The Collectors Circle
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Each week, The Circle offers a lively and varied programme in which you meet artists, professionals and seasoned art collectors. From an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour at an auction house to a visit to an exceptional private collection, from a talk show on the value of art to a look inside artists’ studios.
Art on Paper

Art on Paper

Fri 17:00 Amsterdam Art Fair

On Friday afternoon, 13 February, we will visit the art fair Art on Paper Amsterdam. This fair is entirely dedicated to art made on or with paper. Fair director Erik Hermida will welcome us with a drink and a few words of introduction, after which we will engage in conversation with several gallery owners presenting work at the fair.

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First Saturdays: Gallery Tour

First Saturdays: Gallery Tour

Sat 16:00 Amsterdam Gallery tour

Do you enjoy visiting galleries but do not often feel comfortable stepping inside on your own? Or would you like to get up to date with the latest developments in the world of contemporary art? Then join this gallery tour, which takes place every first Saturday of the month.

Bob en Annelies van Eerd in het Chabot Museum

Collection Visit: Bob en Annelies van Eerd in the Chabot Museum

Sun 12:00 Rotterdam Private Collection

We will travel to Rotterdam for a special behind-the-scenes introduction to the collection of Bob and Annelies van Eerd at the Chabot Museum. For the exhibition titled ‘When I Was You’, the museum selected works from their remarkable collection of contemporary Dutch art, in which humanity, attentiveness and encounter take centre stage.

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Dooyewaard Residency met Bas Oussoren, Lorian Gwyn en Krijn Kroes

Dooyewaard Residency with Bas Oussoren, Lorian Gwyn and Krijn Kroes

Sat 13:30 Blaricum Artist Studio

On 28 February, we will travel to Blaricum for studio visits in the historic ateliers of the Dooyewaard Foundation, where three artists are living and working this winter as part of their residency: Bas Oussoren, Lorian Gwyn and Krijn Kroes. A residency programme offers artists time, space and resources to develop new work away from the distractions of daily life. It provides focus and depth, and sometimes also mentorship or a new professional network.

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COLLECTIBLE

COLLECTIBLE

Sat 12:30 Brussel Art Fair

We will take you to COLLECTIBLE in Brussels, the leading fair devoted entirely to twenty-first-century collectible design. In the iconic Vanderborght building you will discover work by international design studios, established and emerging galleries, as well as independent makers who push the boundaries of design. In a time when cities increasingly resemble one another and trends circulate at high speed, the desire for originality continues to grow.

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Art Rotterdam en Unseen

Art Rotterdam and Unseen

Sun 11:30 Rotterdam Art Fair

In March, we will take you to Art Rotterdam, which spans an impressive 14,000 m² of art at Ahoy Rotterdam. From 2026 onwards Unseen will also be part of the fair, meaning you can discover the latest in cutting-edge photography during the same visit.

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Lissabon

Lisbon

Thu 15:00 Lisbon Travel

From 28 to 31 May 2026, we’ll travel to Lisbon for ARCO Lisboa, the Portuguese edition of the renowned ARCO art fair.

The fair takes place in the historic Cordoaria Nacional, where a range of international galleries present contemporary art with a strong focus on Portugal, Southern Europe, and the African diaspora. Over the past years, ARCO Lisboa has evolved into a dynamic fair and a fixture on the European art calendar. During our visit, we’ll not only explore the fair but also dive into Lisbon’s vibrant art scene — from tours of the city’s

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Tokyo

Tokyo

Thu 15:00 Tokyo Travel

From 10 to 13 September 2026, we’ll travel to Tokyo, the vibrant heart of Asia’s contemporary art scene. The program includes Tokyo Gendai, visits to leading galleries, artists’ studios, and top museums, plus a group dinner and welcome cocktail. As an optional add-on, you can join a two-day trip to the iconic art island Naoshima.

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Istanbul

Istanbul

Fri 10:00 Istanbul Travel

From 25 to 27 September, we’ll travel to vibrant Istanbul, where centuries-old history meets contemporary art. During this trip, we’ll visit both Contemporary Istanbul, Turkey’s leading art fair, and the Istanbul Biennial, where you can discover emerging talent and established artists alike. In addition to these international art events, we’ll also dive into the city’s dynamic art scene — the program includes a visit to a unique private collection and several up-and-coming galleries.

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