We’re looking back on 15 years filled with countless exhibitions, projects and collaborations. It’s a milestone we’re incredibly proud of. Over the years, Framer Framed has developed alongside a broader shift in which long-held ideas about the autonomy of art, the neutrality of exhibition spaces and the dominance of Western art history have been increasingly questioned. In response, new ways of working have taken shape, centred on collaboration and a multiplicity of perspectives.
To mark this anniversary, we’re launching Notes to Other Futures (2026), a 324-page anthology that looks ahead to futures rooted in solidarity and collaboration, while reflecting on how a cultural organisation can continue to evolve in close connection with society.
The launch will take place during a celebratory book fair on 23 May 2026 from 11:00 to 20:00 at Framer Framed, alongside presentations from artists, activists and independent publishers who contribute to a rich culture of subversive publishing.
We’d love for you to join us in celebrating this moment!
Notes to Other Futures (2026) explores fifteen years of Framer Framed and brings together contributions from 40 artists, thinkers and collectives who reflect on alternative forms of knowledge, history and . Beautifully designed by Van Lennep, the publication demonstrates how art can contribute to different ways of seeing, working and living together.
To mark Framer Framed’s 15th anniversary and the launch of Notes to Other Futures (2026), we are hosting an alternative book fair on 23 May 2026 from 11:00 to 20:00. A wide selection of artists, collectives and publishers will present their books, zines and other publications. There will also be food, drink and music to enjoy!
Contribute to a new monumental tapestry on the Dutch history of slavery
North Holland is getting an impressive new art project: a monumental tapestry measuring 35 metres long and 3 metres high, with participants coming together to create sections of the tapestry under guidance. The initiative was originally launched in Groningen by Ricardo Burgzorg and has since been realised in seven provinces.
The design for the North Holland tapestry was created by artist Raul Balai and is based on historical research into traces of the province’s colonial and slavery past.
The project kick-off will take place at Framer Framed on 1 May 2026 from 14:00 to 17:00.
Open call for artists, writers, designers, architects and activists. The housing collective De Nieuwe Meent, Framer Framed, De Appel, and If I Can’t Dance, I Don’t Want To Be Part Of Your Revolution invite you to submit proposals for a prominent mural at the De Nieuwe Meent site in Amsterdam East. Apply before 1 June 2026!
Grant and fellowship: Transitional Justice with Artists
Framer Framed, together with AFIELD and Arts of the Working Class, is launching the Transitional Justice with Artists Grant. Six grants of €10,000 will be awarded, along with a six-month fellowship for artists or cultural practitioners or key figures in initiatives addressing the legacies of injustice and violence. Deadline: 2 May 2026.
From Shinkolobwe to Hiroshima: A conversation with Léopold Lambert and Gloria Pavita
In this episode, Léopold Lambert, of The Funambulist, speaks with Gloria Pavita – reader, writer, storyteller and spatial practitioner. Their conversation explores the violent connections linking Katanga (DRC) to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.
The ninth issue of Errant Journal focuses on the radical potential of comradeship, exploring how it relates to time, geography and different ontologies.
Book Presentation: Slamming Doors explores the housing crisis
The publication addresses the housing crisis as a symptom of oppressive capitalist conditions and highlights the crucial role of community and solidarity.
The work T1/2 (Half-Life) by artists Kamila Narysheva and Vicky Clarke is composed of field recordings made in Semipalatinsk, Kazakhstan, where the Soviet Union conducted nuclear tests between 1949 and 1989.
Artists Anne Jesuina and Thais di Marco share somatic exercises and cosmological insights, exploring ways to connect with ancestral anti-colonial knowledge.
They asked me to design a house, I asked them to design a home
They asked me to design a house, I asked them to design a home is both a publication and a research project that rethinks the concept of 'home' from an intersectional feminist perspective.
Save the date! Finissage of the exhibition Between Fires
Curated by Fabienne Rachmadiev, the exhibition explores the entanglement of colonial power structures with nuclear , as well as the global forms of resistance that have emerged in response. The exhibition is on view until 17 May 2026.
Framer Framed Noord is a new space for art and culture in Amsterdam North, where local knowledge, collective practices and artistic research come together. It is also the new home of Werkplaats Molenwijk, the project space that for seven years hosted artists, arts education and co-creation projects with local residents.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who want to learn how to bake in our own tandoor. Interested? Get in touch via noord@framerframed.nl.
Opening of the community garden Molentuin as part of the Hıdırellez celebrations
After a year of dreaming, designing and renovating, the Molentuin in front of the former Werkplaats Molenwijk location is finally ready. From 14:00 onwards, everyone is welcome and the garden will be officially opened.
Last November, Anas Chao already prepared three improvised lunches using ingredients brought by participants. On 11 May 2026, he will continue his Melting Dutch Pot sessions at Framer Framed Noord.
Sewing workshops: Would you like to work on your own textile project?
Every Monday, local residents gather in the sewing studio. Participants work on their sewing, embroidery or textile projects. Community members Reza and Sonya are there to help with questions and techniques.
Weekly
'Zelfgemaakt' in collaboration with Kolom Noord
Under the guidance of cultural coaches, a group of young people works weekly on various art projects to develop their creative skills. They experiment, learn from one another, and talk about whatever is happening in their lives at that moment.
ADDRESS
Framer Framed 71 1093 KS Amsterdam
Opening times Tuesday until Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00 Free entry
Framer Framed is located in the purification hall of the former and is within walking distance from Muiderpoort train station and the Oostpoort tram stop.
Framer Framed Noord Z369 – Social & Cultural Centre Zuideinde 369 1035 PE Amsterdam
ACCESSIBILITY
All Framer Framed programmes are free to attend. Donations are always welcome. Our space is wheelchair accessible. Visit our accessibility page to learn more about what to expect.
