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Until March 31, 2024 AT Central Space
#23 TRUTH
Manifestation #23
Central Space
Free Tickets

a video installation by Miles Greenberg, open daily from 10:00 – 18:00 with a Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam ticket

#23 TRUTH, Thursday evenings
Manifestation #23
Central Space
Free Tickets

open for free on Thursday evenings from 18:30 – 20:30, entrance Paulus Potterstraat 13, Amsterdam

#46 Reading Group: Goddess Change
Manifestation #46
Studio Space
Free Tickets

Reading Group with Nat Muller, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space

#47 Reading Group: Goddess Change
Manifestation #47
Studio Space

Reading Group with Fiep van Bodegom, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space

#48 Reading Group: Goddess Change
Manifestation #48
Studio Space

Reading Group with Adriana Knouf, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space

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Central Space

Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 with Stedelijk Museum ticket – Museumplein 10, Amsterdam
Central Space

Open for free on Thursdays from 18:30 to 20:30 – Paulus Potterstraat 13, Amsterdam
Studio Space

Temporarily no manifestation – Paulus Potterstraat 13, Amsterdam

About Us

Buro Stedelijk is a hybrid art space that celebrates community and encourages experiment and boundary-pushing art. As a decentralized observatory, it is attentive to community needs and promotes artistic expression.
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Buro Stedelijk is a place to discover Amsterdam’s dynamic and forward-thinking art scene. 

About 

Buro Stedelijk is a hybrid art space that celebrates community and encourages experiment and boundary-pushing art. As a decentralized observatory, it is attentive to community needs and promotes artistic expression. By fostering collaboration between artists, communities, and institutions, Buro Stedelijk aims to inspire new perspectives and active civic participation.

A place where curators, artists and other makers have the freedom to create and present new work which will give fresh impetus to Amsterdam.

Founding Curators

In December 2022, Rita Ouédraogo and Azu Nwagbogu collaboratively conceptualized the operating framework of Buro Stedelijk. As of December 2023, Rita guides Buro Stedelijk into its next phase, introducing new developments and progressions. Teaming up with Project Manager Niels Staats, Rita Ouédraogo has since given shape to an independent platform that operates autonomously within the museum. The curatorial philosophy revolves around experimentation and forging connections across diverse disciplines. Consistently delving into the ongoing reevaluation of ideas, pushing boundaries to refine one’s own and others’ thinking.

Manifestations

The umbrella term ‘manifestations’ is utilized to encompass all projects initiated by Buro. The founding curators purposefully avoid rigid distinctions between exhibitions and essays, choosing instead to treat each project with equal significance. Buro consistently develops innovative and forward-thinking manifestations that engage with pertinent and contemporary themes in diverse formats.

Buro Stedelijk, an initiative by the Stedelijk Museum, features a central ‘project’ space located within the museum premises. Manifestations unfold not only in the central space but also extend to the Studio Space and Offside, catering primarily to a national audience while also reaching an international one.

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is a place to discover Amsterdam’s dynamic and forward-thinking art scene.

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Collaborator

Lydienne Albertoe

Collaborator

Sarah Schulten

Collaborator

Gwen Parry

Collaborator

Floor van Leeuwen

#34

Manifestation

November 14, 2023
7:00 – 19:00
Until January 14, 2024
Studio Space

#34 What Can’t It Do?

See the work by Waèl Allouche in our Studio Space. He asked an early version of the current ChatGPT: “What is it a flag can’t do?” This question unexpectedly got answered in a very political way.

Collaborator

Joël Andrianomearisoa

#1

Manifestation

April 14, 2023
11:00 – 17:00
Until April 15, 2023
Off-site Local

#1 Listening Sessions

Buro Stedelijk’s manifestation #1 Listening Sessions, is an engaging and thought-provoking two-day event on April 14 and 15.

#7

Manifestation

June 18, 2023
14:00
Off-site Local

#7 Breaking Bread

Cassave bread with Lelani Lewis

#48

Manifestation

June 22, 2024
15:30 – 17:30
Studio Space

#48 Reading Group: Goddess Change

Reading Group with Adriana Knouf, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space

Collaborator

Simone Zeefuik

#32

Manifestation

January 18, 2024
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#32 Film screening by Kevin Osepa

Join us to watch LA ÚLTIMA ASCENSIÓN and Watamula

#11

Manifestation

September 28, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#11 Mal Ora

Join us for an evening co-curated by Kevin Osepa with performances by Travis A. G. Geertruida, Lakisha Apostel, Guenn Ramon Gustina and Yeshua Tjie-A-Loi.

Collaborator

Pauline Curnier Jardin

Grown head to toe outfit (2023)

by YUME YUME

Collaborator

Drankerij

Collaborator

Donghwan Kam

Collaborator

Leontine Coelewij

#17

Manifestation

September 14, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#12 Rehearsing (the Care for) Decay

Mirre Yayla Séur performs 'Rehearsing (the Care for) Decay' on September 14 at our Central space. A live performance as part of her ongoing process during Manifestation #8: To Be Determined.

Collaborator

Jelmer Wijnstroom

#30

Manifestation

January 4, 2024
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#30 Mixtape

Experience Manifestation #16: Descent into Fungal with sound by LazerGazer

Collaborator

Andrea Voets

Collaborator

Berber Meindertsma

Collaborator

Narges Mohammadi

Respect for the forest

Fragments of conversations in Saamaka tongo Recordings: January - March 2023 in Pikin Slee (SR) Marjet Zwaans, Edje Doekoe, at Buro Stedelijk Amsterdam (NL) Transcribed and translated with Vinije Haabo

Collaborator

Rice, Peas, Roots and Culture

Muck Studies Department Presents: Transmission from No Point of Return Bleep Blop Bloop (2021)

by Geo Wyex

Collaborator

Ammodo

Collaborator

Queer Choir

Collaborator

Yvette Mutumba

Collaborator

Ksenia Perek

Collaborator

Basir Mahmood

About

Contact us

Please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Collaborator

Touchy Studios

#4

Manifestation

June 4, 2023
16:00
Until July 2, 2023
Off-site Local

#4 Keti Koti Westerpark X Buro Stedelijk

with Atelier Code Noir and Frank Creton

About

News

Read our latest official updates here

Collaborator

Robbie Schweiger

Same Taste

by Basir Mahmood

Collaborator

Niels Staats

#45

Manifestation

March 23, 2024
15:30 – 17:30
Studio Space

#45 Reading Group: Goddess Change

Reading group with Marly Pierre-Louis, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space

Collaborator

Marjet Zwaans

Collaborator

Frank Creton

#8

Manifestation

August 14, 2023
Until October 15, 2023
Central Space

#8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Collaborator

Michael Ekow & May

Collaborator

Müge Yılmaz

Collaborator

Ceder Rorije

#20

Manifestation

November 16, 2023
Until November 19, 2023
Off-site Local

#20 Taking Root Among the Stars

In collaboration with Buro Stedelijk, Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yilmaz will create an intimate space at UNFAIR23. The booth will offer a moment of rest, pause, to go through the books and reflect on the patchwork sky.

Before Distortion (2023 – ongoing)

by Don Yaw Kwaning

Collaborator

Irina Djojoatmodjo

Collaborator

Naema Abdi

#21

Manifestation

November 30, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#21 Opening – Manifestation #16 Descent into Fungal

with an inaugural performance by Queer Choir Amsterdam

Collaborator

Simnikiwe Buhlungu

Collaborator

Niovi Zarampouka-Chatzimanou

Collaborator

Ana Bravo Pérez

Collaborator

Anna-Rosa van Wees

Collaborator

Alanna Archibald

Collaborator

Waèl Allouche

Collaborator

Azu Nwagbogu

Collaborator

Atelier Code Noir

Collaborator

Travis A. G. Geertruida

Collaborator

Simomo Bouj

#29

Manifestation

December 28, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#29 Mixtape

Experience Manifestation #16: Descent into Fungal with sound by bk owusu

Collaborator

Hidde van Greuningen

Collaborator

Sedrig Verwoert

Collaborator

Q

#35

Manifestation

November 15, 2023
19:00 – 21:30
Off-site Local

#35 Zonder Gelijkheid, Geen Vrede

location

Off-site Local

Collaborator

Emily Shin-Jie Lee

Mirre Yayla Séur: Process during Manifestation #8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Collaborator

Saodat Ismailova

About

Press

Current press releases

#2

Manifestation

May 25, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#2 Opening – Decay: An Ode to the Impermanent

with an inaugural performance by Sedrig Verwoert, Alanna Archibald, Phantom Wizard and Ranie Riberio

Collaborator

SEXYLAND World

Collaborator

Stephanie Schuitemaker

Collaborator

Milena Anna Bouma

Dormancy Trail
(2023)

by Milena Anna Bouma

Collaborator

LazerGazer

#3

Manifestation

May 25, 2023
21:00 – 1:00
Until March 25, 2023
Off-site Local

#3 Afterparty – Decay: An Ode to the Impermanent at kanaal40

with 1.06 Music Library and Michael Ekow & May

Kevin Osepa: Process during Manifestation #8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Collaborator

Les Moucherons

Collaborator

Kanitha Tith

Collaborator

Joram Kraaijveld

Collaborator

Bnnyhunna

#15

Manifestation

November 4, 2023
19:00 – 02:00
Central Space

#15 Cosmism

During Museumnacht, we present a selection of films by John Akomfrah, Saodat Ismailova, and Viktor Vasylenko in the Buro Stedelijk Central Space. The program explores cosmic musical forms and the (philosophical) potential of space, science fiction, immortality and infinity.

Collaborator

YUME YUME

Collaborator

Ahmad Mallah

Collaborator

Phantom Wizard

Collaborator

Setareh Noorani

Collaborator

Artist Collective Totomboti

Collaborator

Kunsttraject

#33

Manifestation

January 25, 2024
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#33 Are You Still Resonating?

Finnisage of Manifestation #16: Descent into Fungal – An evening with Inge Meijer and chamber choir Les Moucherons led by Antje de Wit

Dia di lucha pa libertat

Design process behind #5 by Lydienne Albertoe

Collaborator

bk owusu

Collaborator

Frédérique Albert-Bordenave

Collaborator

Özgür Atlagan

#6

Manifestation

July 6, 2023
12:30 – 13:15 / 14:30 – 15:15
Central Space

#6 Live performance: Visitation, with NO Stars (2030)

Geo Wyex will perform 'Visitation, with NO Stars' twice on July 6 at the Central space. A live performance as part of his ongoing work 'Muck Studies Department Presents: Transmission from No Point of Return Bleep Blop Blop Bloop' (2021).

Collaborator

Shigeo Arikawa

Collaborator

Marly Pierre-Louis

#14

Manifestation

July 24, 2023
16:00
Studio Space

#14 Exiting the Photographic Universe

Prof. Fred Ritchin discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on photography in the digital age.

Collaborator

Gilleam Trapenberg

#28

Manifestation

December 21, 2023
18:30 - 19:30
Central Space

#28 tremor (thunder)

On December 21 at the Central space, S*an D. Henry-Smith performs live as part of Manifestation #16: Descent into Fungal.

Collaborator

Viviane Tabach

Klof, village of spirits (2020 – ongoing)

by Kevin Osepa

Collaborator

S*an D. Henry-Smith

#47

Manifestation

May 25, 2024
15:30 – 17:30
Studio Space

#47 Reading Group: Goddess Change

Reading Group with Fiep van Bodegom, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space

Marcel van den Berg: Process during Manifestation #8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Collaborator

Miles Greenberg

Memories of becoming (2022/2023)

by Narges Mohammadi

#22

Manifestation

December 7, 2023
18:30 - 19:30
Central Space

#22

Ranie Ribeiro performs on harp on December 7 at the Central Space. A live performance as part of Manifestation #16: Descent into Fungal.

#9

Manifestation

June 30, 2023
17:00 – 18:00
Off-site Local

#9 In conversation with Frank Creton

Join us Friday for a Q&A with artist Frank Creton at Meterhuisje

Collaborator

Quinsy Gario

Collaborator

Fiep van Bodegom

Hybrid Listening

an architectural intervention by Frédérique Albert-Bordenave

Collaborator

Nuria Bofarull

Living Mycelium Dunes (2023)

by YUME YUME

Collaborator

Keti Koti Westerpark

Collaborator

KC

Collaborator

Geert Vlieger

#46

Manifestation

April 20, 2024
15:30 – 17:30
Studio Space

#46 Reading Group: Goddess Change

Reading Group with Nat Muller, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space

Collaborator

senakirfa A.

Collaborator

Don Yaw Kwaning

Collaborator

Emily Pethick

location

Studio Space

Paulus Potterstraat 13, 1071 CX, Amsterdam

Collaborator

Yeshua Tjie-A-Loi

#23

Manifestation

February 22, 2024
18:30 – 20:30
Until March 29, 2024
Central Space

#23 TRUTH, Thursday evenings

open for free on Thursday evenings from 18:30 – 20:30, entrance Paulus Potterstraat 13, Amsterdam

Collaborator

Nat Muller

From listening to reflecting: thoughts on the Manifestation #1 Listening Sessions

by Naema Abdi Ali & Anna-Rosa van Wees.

Collaborator

Andrey Shental

Collaborator

Inge Meijer

About

Vision

Buro Stedelijk is a place to discover Amsterdam’s dynamic and forward-thinking art scene. 

Collaborator

Antje de Wit

Collaborator

Kevin Osepa

#19

Manifestation

October 12, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#19 Raw Heat, Black Sweat

Join us for a co-curated evening by Marcel van den Berg, a block party at the Central Space celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Culture with KC, Loopey, Farida Sedoc, Jeff Croese and Shigeo Arikawa.

Collaborator

Guenn Ramon Gustina

Collaborator

Renzo Martens

Collaborator

Ranie Ribeiro

Collaborator

loopey

Collaborator

Alina Lupu

Collaborator

Hana Nina Hussein

Collaborator

Anna Hoetjes

Collaborator

Rita Ouédraogo

Collaborator

Valerie Oluwatoyin Abeji

Collaborator

Mirre Yayla Séur

#31

Manifestation

January 11, 2024
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#31 Hosting Darkness

hosted by Berber Meindertsma and Stephanie Schuitemaker

Collaborator

Marjolijn van Heemstra

Collaborator

Geo Wyex

Collaborator

Andrea Amponsah

Collaborator

Charl Landvreugd

61 FRAGMENTS OF DECAY FOR NEW DESIRES (2023)

by Joël Andrianomearisoa

Collaborator

Fonds 21 – Henk Christophersen

Collaborator

Uno Fujisawa

Collaborator

Lakisha Apostel

Collaborator

Anne Lakeman

#2

Manifestation

May 25, 2023
Until July 25, 2023
Central Space

#2 Decay: An Ode to the Impermanent

with Joël Andrianomearisoa, Narges Mohammadi and Geo Wyex

#5

Manifestation

June 30, 2023
Until July 2, 2023
Studio Space

#5 Dia di Lucha pa Libertat

Every year on the 1st of July we commemorate slavery and celebrate the abolition of slavery: Keti Koti. Since we believe that Keti Koti should be a national holiday, we are closed on the 1st of July. We asked Lydiënne Albertoe to design a graphic work for this particular occasion. The work is placed on the door of our Central Space and the windows of the Studio Space.

Collaborator

Wes Mapes

Collaborator

Vinger.nl

Collaborator

Martijn van Nieuwenhuyzen

location

Central Space

Museumplein 10, 10:00 - 18:00 / Paulus Potterstraat 13, Thursdays 18:30 - 20:30

Collaborator

Ernst van Deursen

Descent into the Fungal (2017)

by Andrey Shental

#10

Manifestation

August 3, 2023
14:00 – 16:00
Studio Space

#10 Beauty Basics for Queer People

Trans-inclusive makeup workshop by Timothy Paul. Join Caribbean Queer Salon for this live make-up tutorial.

location

Off-site Int’l

Collaborator

Bubble Shooters Network

#25

Manifestation

February 15, 2024
18:30 – 20:30
Central Space

#25 Opening – TRUTH

with a musical performance by Bnnyhunna and tunes by 1.06 Music Library

Collaborator

Rubiah Balsem

Collaborator

Marcel van den Berg

Collaborator

kanaal40

Collaborator

1.06 Music Library

#16

Manifestation

November 30, 2023
Until January 25, 2024
Central Space

#16 Descent into Fungal

The third group show in the Central Space with Milena Anna Bouma, Don Yaw Kwaning, Andrey Shental and YUME YUME

location

Online

www.burostedelijk.nl

Collaborator

Timothy Aarons

#23

Manifestation

February 15, 2024
Until March 31, 2024
Central Space

#23 TRUTH

a video installation by Miles Greenberg, open daily from 10:00 – 18:00 with a Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam ticket

#27

Manifestation

December 14, 2023
18:30 - 19:30
Central Space

#27 Circle Dance the Fungal

Join Özgür Atlagan, Donghwan Kam, and Kanitha Tith in making a collective Super 8 mm film around YUME YUME's Living Mycelium Dunes.