Exhibitions

During the 58th Venice Biennale, Belgian artist Koen Vanmechelen heralded the birth of the Human Rights Pavilion, an evolving artwork that will take shape over the course of two years, as it travels the world, visiting almost every continent on earth. In 2021, Vanmechelen will present his completed OPUS at the next Venice Biennale, as an appeal to the world, and possibly as the start of a recurring international human rights pavilion.

The Human Rights House Tulum sits on the beach of Tulum. Artist Koen Vanmechelen has been invited to transform the house into a permanent reminder of the importance of Human Rights.

How have international contemporary artists been inspired by the classics of European art? And why is it these works, in particular, that have become known around the world? Inspiration – Iconic Works presents art that draws inspiration from iconic masterpieces, created by today’s contemporary artists. A selection of works from Nationalmuseum's vast collections are displayed in dialogue with the contemporary art objects.

shows unknown yet important pieces from the depot of the museum in dialogue with artworks of contemporary artists.

Shamanism is a group exhibition curated by James Putnam that aims to explore a shamanistic tendency in contemporary art practice. Shamanism is a universal phenomenon that relates to humanity’s relationship to art and spirituality through nature with its roots in the cultures of indigenous peoples. Yet the term is increasingly used in a wider context to encompass many aspects of alternative healing and creative practice.

Roermond will have its first major art event in June 2020: Month of the Mystique. A biennial artistic discovery journey through the city of Roermond with numerous and varied exhibitions, presentations, performances and concerts.