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**ARTZUID** is an open-air international sculpture [biennale](/source/Biennale) held in [Amsterdam-Zuid](/source/Amsterdam-Zuid), in the Netherlands. The exhibition aims to reach a wide audience and draw attention to the influence of architect [H. P. Berlage](/source/H._P._Berlage) on the [Plan-Zuid](/source/Plan_Zuid) area.[1] The first edition opened in 2009, and since then, the event has been held every two years.

Each edition includes approximately 50 to 60 sculptures by international and Dutch artists installed for a period of around four months.[2] ARTZUID features a different theme and guest [curators](/source/Curator) for each edition.[1] The [sculpture](/source/Sculpture) trail starts at Minervalaan 1, the Information Pavilion.[3][4]

## History

The ARTZUID Foundation **was co-founded** in 2008 by Cintha van Heeswijck and a group of local residents as a cultural non-profit organization. The first biennial ARTZUID exhibition took place in 2009.[5]

The Foundation won a 2011 [Europa Nostra](/source/Europa_Nostra) Award in the "Education, Training, and Awareness Raising" category.[6][7][8]

[Queen Beatrix](/source/Beatrix_of_the_Netherlands) of the Netherlands opened the 2011, 2015, and 2025 exhibitions.[9][10][11]

## Exhibitions

### ARTZUID 2009: *Berlage in Sculptures*

Michiel Romeyn and Roberto Meyer curated the show inspired by the histories of the host neighborhood in Amsterdam, with support from international galleries, the [Rijksakademie](/source/Rijksakademie_van_beeldende_kunsten), Dutch company collections, artists, and museums including the [Stedelijk Museum](/source/Stedelijk_Museum_Amsterdam). The event attracted approximately 90,000 visitors.[12]

### ARTZUID 2011: *The World Around — Equality in Diversity*

Curator [Jan Cremer](/source/Jan_Cremer) brought together European sculptures with works by international artists to reflect the mixed population of Amsterdam. Artists from 21 countries participated, with 58 sculptures by creators such as [Anthony Caro](/source/Anthony_Caro), [Jean Tinguely](/source/Jean_Tinguely), [Anthony Gormley](/source/Antony_Gormley), and [Ugo Rondinone](/source/Ugo_Rondinone).[13]

### ARTZUID 2013: *Engagement*

This edition was co-organized with curator Henk van Os, professor of art and society at the University of Amsterdam. The exhibition featured artists from every continent.[14]

### ARTZUID 2015: *Amsterdam, City of Sculptures*

This edition was curated by [Rudi Fuchs](/source/Rudi_Fuchs), former director of the Stedelijk Museum.[15] Exhibitions included [Tony Cragg](/source/Tony_Cragg)'s bronze works, [Mimmo Paladino](/source/Mimmo_Paladino)'s statues, [KAWS](/source/Kaws)' cartoon figures, and [Jaume Plensa](/source/Jaume_Plensa)'s monumental sculptures.[10]

### ARTZUID 2017: *Abstraction*

The celebration of the fifth edition of ARTZUID coincided with the 100th anniversary of the [De Stijl](/source/De_Stijl) movement. Curator Rudi Fuchs chose Dutch abstraction as a theme connecting all the sculptures placed along the 2.5-kilometer route in South Amsterdam. Participating artists and groups included [Klaas Gubbels](/source/Klaas_Gubbels), [Arne Quinze](/source/Arne_Quinze), Esther Tielemans, and Atelier Van Lieshout.[citation needed]

### ARTZUID 2019: *The Sculptures, The Figurations, The Garden & The Spectacle*

Art historian and retired art critic Jhim Lamoree and visual artist Michiel Romeyn curated sculptures exploring figuration in modern and contemporary art, and the adornment of the South Amsterdam area, Plan-Zuid. Artists such as [Yoshitomo Nara](/source/Yoshitomo_Nara), [Ai Weiwei](/source/Ai_Weiwei), [Takashi Murakami](/source/Takashi_Murakami), and [Nancy Rubins](/source/Nancy_Rubins) participated, and the [Stedelijk Museum](/source/Stedelijk_Museum_Amsterdam) exhibited works by [Henry Moore](/source/Henry_Moore).[citation needed]

### ARTZUID 2021: *Imagine*

[Ralph Keuning](/source/Ralph_Keuning), a Dutch art historian, curated the seventh edition*.*[16] Artists including [Sarah Lucas](/source/Sarah_Lucas), Joanneke Meester, [Ugo Rondinone](/source/Ugo_Rondinone), and [Sokari Douglas Camp](/source/Sokari_Douglas_Camp) participated.[citation needed]

### ARTZUID 2023: *Transfer*

Artist and TV personality Jasper Krabbé curated this edition, which explored pop art, neo-pop art, and street art, and marked the 15th anniversary of the Foundation.[17]

### ARTZUID 2025: *Enlightenment*

Amsterdam celebrated its 750th anniversary in 2025.[18] The ninth edition aimed to reflect on the city's freedom and tolerance.[11] Curator Ralph Keuning chose the theme *Enlightenment,* with contributing artists including [Magdalena Abakanowicz](/source/Magdalena_Abakanowicz), [Alicja Kwade](/source/Alicja_Kwade), [Yoshitomo Nara](/source/Yoshitomo_Nara), [David Nash](/source/David_Nash_(artist)), [Jaume Plensa](/source/Jaume_Plensa), and [Arlene Shechet](/source/Arlene_Shechet).[4]

### ARTZUID 2027

The 10th edition is scheduled to take place from May to September 2027.[2]

## References

1. ["Art Zuid Amsterdam 2015"](https://diplomatmagazine.eu/2015/06/08/art-zuid-amsterdam-2015-2/). *Diplomat magazine*. 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2025-12-29.

1. ["ARTZUID Sculpture Biënnale 2027"](https://amsterdamspotted.com/artzuid-sculpture-biennale-amsterdam-2027/). *Amsterdam Spotted*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20251208225806/https://amsterdamspotted.com/artzuid-sculpture-biennale-amsterdam-2027/) 2025-12-08 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-12-08.

1. ["ARTZUID - Amsterdam Sculptuur Biënnale | Stichting Art Zuid"](https://artzuid.nl/en/biennale/). *ARTZUID*. Retrieved 2026-01-15.

1. ["Amsterdam sculpture biennale Artzuid 2025"](https://www.meer.com/en/91063-amsterdam-sculpture-biennale-artzuid-2025). *Meer*. 2025-04-11. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20251005183941/https://www.meer.com/en/91063-amsterdam-sculpture-biennale-artzuid-2025) 2025-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-01-19.

1. ["ARTZUID Archives"](https://artzuid.nl/en/archive-artzuid/). Retrieved January 17, 2026.

1. ["070411-Parool.pdf"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110727041752/http://www.artzuid.nl/downloads/2011/070411-Parool.pdf). *artzuid*. 27 July 2011. Archived from [the original](http://www.artzuid.nl/downloads/2011/070411-Parool.pdf) on 27 July 2011.

1. ["Europa Nostra"](http://www.europanostra.org/projects/61/). *www.europanostra.org*. 2011. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20110413181927/http://www.europanostra.org/projects/61/) 2011-04-13 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-01-19.

1. ["Winners of 2011 EU Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards announced"](https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_11_443). *ec.europa.eu*. 2011-04-07.

1. ["Koningin opent 26 mei 2011 Sculptuurtentoonstelling ARTZUID 2011"](https://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/actueel/nieuws/2011/04/19/koningin-opent-26-mei-2011-sculptuurtentoonstelling-artzuid-2011) (in Dutch). *[Koninklijk Huis](/source/Dutch_royal_house)*. 2011-04-19. Retrieved 2025-12-08.

1. ["Prinses Beatrix opent ARTZUID 2015"](https://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/actueel/nieuws/2015/04/21/prinses-beatrix-opent-artzuid-2015) (in Dutch). *[Koninklijk Huis](/source/Dutch_royal_house)*. 2015-04-21. Retrieved 2025-12-08.

1. ["Prinses Beatrix bij opening beeldententoonstelling ARTZUID in Amsterdam"](https://www.koninklijkhuis.nl/actueel/nieuws/2025/05/06/prinses-beatrix-bij-opening-beeldententoonstelling-artzuid-in-amsterdam) (in Dutch). *[Koninklijk Huis](/source/Dutch_royal_house)*. 2025-05-06. Retrieved 2025-12-08.

1. ["2011 - Art Zuid - Atta Kwami | nicolaskrupp.com"](https://www.nicolaskrupp.com/news/2011-art-zuid-atta-kwami). *www.nicolaskrupp.com*. Retrieved 2025-12-13.

1. ["ARTZUID 2011 | Amsterdam Sculptuur Biennale archief"](https://artzuid.nl/archief/artzuid-2011/) (in nl-NL). *ARTZUID*. Retrieved 2026-01-27.

1. ["30s Magazine - ArtZuid International Sculpture Route"](https://30smagazine.com/2013/07/07/artzuid-international-sculpture-route/). *30s Magazine*. 2013-07-07. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240501003556/https://30smagazine.com/2013/07/07/artzuid-international-sculpture-route/) 2024-05-01 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2024-05-01.

1. Miller, M. H. (2015-02-24). ["Rudi Fuchs Will Curate ArtZuid 2015"](https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/rudi-fuchs-will-curate-artzuid-2015-3658/). *ARTnews.com*. Retrieved 2024-05-01.

1. ["ArtZuid start op 1 juli 2021"](https://www.amsterdamsdagblad.nl/regio/artzuid-start-op-1-juli-2021) (in Dutch). *Amsterdams Dagblad*. Retrieved 2024-05-01.

1. Jong, Fleur De (2023-06-05). ["ARTZUID colors the Amsterdam street scene"](https://mastersexpo.com/en/Artzuid-colors-the-street-scene/). *MASTERS EXPO*. Retrieved 2024-05-01.

1. ["750 Years"](https://amsterdam750.nl/en/). *Amsterdam 750*. Retrieved 2025-12-08.

## Summary Table

Source

Dreamideamachine (2025) Contemporary overview of ArtZuid structure and legacy

Pace Gallery (2025) Thematic exploration and curatorial insights

MASTERS EXPO (2025) Exhibition presentation and environmental context

Piercings Works blog (2025) Visitor‑oriented details and accessibility

Stephen Friedman Gallery (2025) Artist‑specific coverage, enriching the narrative

TravelswithCharie (2021 & 2023) Visitor gaze, public reception, visual impressions

## Further reading

- [Sculpture Network](https://sculpture-network.org/en/location/1478/artzuid-amsterdam-sculpture-biennale)
- [Opening of ArtZuid in 2011](https://web.archive.org/web/20110828055359/http://www.business-class.nl/index.php/video/Suze/781%7CVideo) (in Dutch)
- [Article](http://intransit.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/23/location-is-king-for-one-outdoor-exhibit/) on *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)* blog (2009)

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.artzuid.nl/en/)

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