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Exhibitions in Groningen

In Groningen, you’ll find art all around you. There’s an exhibition to suit everyone’s taste. From the work of a film legend to the life of a housewife: this is what’s on display in Groningen right now.

 

Wes Anderson | A film legend

Forum | From 11 December 2026 to 5 September 2027 – With ‘Wes Anderson: The Archives’, the Forum is dedicating a major exhibition to the distinctive work of the iconic director. A special selection of original storyboards, recognisable costumes, stop-motion puppets, miniature models, Polaroids and personal notebooks will be on display. Short films by Anderson will also be screened in a specially designed cinema within the exhibition. This gives visitors a rare opportunity to experience Anderson’s films as part of the exhibition.

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The Architect & The Housewife | Art or labour

Groninger museum | until 9 May 2027 – This international group exhibition showcases work by artists exploring the combination of art and everyday tasks. The artworks explore care, scale, collectivity, visibility, repetition, domesticity and unlearning. They address the question of what counts as ‘labour’ and what counts as art. The title is taken from Frances Stark’s 1999 book *The Architect & The Housewife*. Her themes remain relevant today: even now, the washing still needs doing.

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Looking Outwards | The feeling of Groningen

Het MOW | until 11 April 2027 – Heavy clay, radiant rapeseed, swaying grain, still waters and distant horizons. In ‘Buiten Kijken’, nearly 30 artists from AKKA, the alumni association of the Klassieke Academie, each depict ‘the feeling of Groningen’ in their own way. Some depict the Groningen countryside as we know it, whilst others deliberately subvert that familiar image. You’ll see not only sparkling landscapes, but also the built environment and a focus on people.

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Masterful paintings | Theatre on the wall

Martiniplaza | until 30 June 2027 – In the foyer of ‘ Martiniplaza ’, 21 large-format paintings by 16 artists from the Stadsgalerie are on display. The works have been brought together under the theme ‘Theatrical’. Landscapes, cityscapes and seascapes alternate with interiors, portraits and figures. The styles and approaches vary, but each artist interprets the theme in their own personal way.

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Puin Hoop | Where there is rubble, there is hope

Universiteitsmuseum | until 31 January 2027 – Shoulder pads , pop idols and neon colours: the 1980s seem a long way off. Yet the exhibition ‘Puin Hoop: a reprint of the 1980s’ is surprisingly familiar. A poor economy, a housing crisis, environmental problems and a growing divide between people: forty years on, we’re still facing the same issues. At the ‘ Universiteitsmuseum ’ in Groningen, you can see installations, unusual prints and new art by young artists. Because where there’s rubble, there’s hope.

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New Light – De Ploeg | Groningen’s colourful past

Groninger museum | until 7 January 2028 – Each of the seven exhibition spaces in the De Lucchi Pavilion tells a different story about the artists’ group De Ploeg. From the founding of De Ploeg and its early successes to the influential meeting between Jan Wiegers and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner in Switzerland. The exhibition ranges from Expressionist painting and printmaking to applied art and collaborations with writers, musicians and architects.

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Maike van der Kooij Outdoor Exhibition | Art in the Open Air

KIEK! Outdoor Gallery | until 31 March 2027 – Can a landscape pose for a portrait? Maike van der Kooij believes it can: in her paintings, she attempts to capture the essence of a landscape. She has lived in Groningen since 1987 and is captivated by the impressive landscapes of our province. The panels are on display in the open air, where the changing light, the clouds and the colours lend the work an extra dimension. Do feel free to take a seat on the bench to enjoy the sweeping view over the Reitdiep Valley.

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Anja Jager, daughter of the North | Women in their element

Veenkoloniaal Museum Veendam | From 15 November 2026 to 18 April 2027 – Who says strength has to be loud? In the exhibition ‘Gentle Strength’, the ‘ Veenkoloniaal Museum ’ showcases the work of Anja Jager, an artist with strong ties to the region. She grew up in Hoogezand, where she won prizes for her drawings even as a child. She went on to study at the ‘ Academie Minerva ’ in Groningen. Today, she explores and showcases how feminine energy takes shape throughout all stages of life.

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Geert Jan Jansen | Original recreation

Museum Nienoord | From late November 2026 to September 2027 – Real or unreal? You always find yourself looking twice at Geert Jan Jansen’s work. He paints in a style entirely his own, but also in the style of a wide range of historical artists. He became known for previously offering that work under their names. Nowadays, he signs his work with his own name and the addition ‘in the style of’. In this way, he shows that his paintings are inspired by the work of others. His work and life story raise questions about art, authenticity and the boundary between real and fake.

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