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A packed gallery, new stories surrounding the works, and the launch of the publication: on Sunday, we came together to mark the closing of What Knots Knot Knots.
The exhibition may be over, but What Knots Knot Knots continues on paper.
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The exhibition may be over, but What Knots Knot Knots continues on paper.
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September 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
A packed gallery, new stories surrounding the works, and the launch of the publication: on Sunday, we came together to mark the closing of What Knots Knot Knots.
The exhibition may be over, but What Knots Knot Knots continues on paper.
noorderlicht-platform-voor-fotografie.myshopify.com
The exhibition may be over, but What Knots Knot Knots continues on paper.
noorderlicht-platform-voor-fotografie.myshopify.com
✨ Finissage & publication launch
On 30 August, What Knots Knot Knots closes at Noorderlicht with a finissage and the launch of the project’s publication.
15:00 — Reception & opening remarks
15:30 — In Conversation with the Artworks
16:00 — Refreshments
17:00 — End
📩 [email protected]
On 30 August, What Knots Knot Knots closes at Noorderlicht with a finissage and the launch of the project’s publication.
15:00 — Reception & opening remarks
15:30 — In Conversation with the Artworks
16:00 — Refreshments
17:00 — End
📩 [email protected]
August 19, 2026 at 11:02 AM
✨ Finissage & publication launch
On 30 August, What Knots Knot Knots closes at Noorderlicht with a finissage and the launch of the project’s publication.
15:00 — Reception & opening remarks
15:30 — In Conversation with the Artworks
16:00 — Refreshments
17:00 — End
📩 [email protected]
On 30 August, What Knots Knot Knots closes at Noorderlicht with a finissage and the launch of the project’s publication.
15:00 — Reception & opening remarks
15:30 — In Conversation with the Artworks
16:00 — Refreshments
17:00 — End
📩 [email protected]
What is the Noorderlicht team reading, watching, listening to, and playing this summer? We asked everyone to share a favourite book, a good podcast, a film or series, and an album they can’t get enough of.
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July 28, 2026 at 11:38 AM
What is the Noorderlicht team reading, watching, listening to, and playing this summer? We asked everyone to share a favourite book, a good podcast, a film or series, and an album they can’t get enough of.
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What does a cow tell us about colonial history?
Jori(k) Amit Galama is a filmmaker, writer, and visual artist.
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Their work is on view at VHDG Leeuwarden until August 30.
Jori(k) Amit Galama is a filmmaker, writer, and visual artist.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
Their work is on view at VHDG Leeuwarden until August 30.
July 22, 2026 at 9:12 AM
What does a cow tell us about colonial history?
Jori(k) Amit Galama is a filmmaker, writer, and visual artist.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
Their work is on view at VHDG Leeuwarden until August 30.
Jori(k) Amit Galama is a filmmaker, writer, and visual artist.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
Their work is on view at VHDG Leeuwarden until August 30.
THINKING HANDS
Technology is taking over more and more of what we do, but what do we lose along the way?
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13 September 2026
THEA, Niemeyer, Paterswoldseweg 43, Groningen
Technology is taking over more and more of what we do, but what do we lose along the way?
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13 September 2026
THEA, Niemeyer, Paterswoldseweg 43, Groningen
July 21, 2026 at 1:57 PM
THINKING HANDS
Technology is taking over more and more of what we do, but what do we lose along the way?
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
13 September 2026
THEA, Niemeyer, Paterswoldseweg 43, Groningen
Technology is taking over more and more of what we do, but what do we lose along the way?
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
13 September 2026
THEA, Niemeyer, Paterswoldseweg 43, Groningen
🎉 We have a new Children's Director!
During the opening of What Knots Knot Knots in Groningen, Ino symbolically passed the cap to Hannah. In the new school year, she will take over as our Children's Director!
Hannah, we're looking forward to working with you!
📷: Tim van der Kuip
During the opening of What Knots Knot Knots in Groningen, Ino symbolically passed the cap to Hannah. In the new school year, she will take over as our Children's Director!
Hannah, we're looking forward to working with you!
📷: Tim van der Kuip
July 14, 2026 at 8:34 AM
🎉 We have a new Children's Director!
During the opening of What Knots Knot Knots in Groningen, Ino symbolically passed the cap to Hannah. In the new school year, she will take over as our Children's Director!
Hannah, we're looking forward to working with you!
📷: Tim van der Kuip
During the opening of What Knots Knot Knots in Groningen, Ino symbolically passed the cap to Hannah. In the new school year, she will take over as our Children's Director!
Hannah, we're looking forward to working with you!
📷: Tim van der Kuip
Selected by Noorderlicht: Academie Minerva & FMI Graduates
This year, Emma Stranáková has been selected for her work Sorela Archív: hand-sewn smocked objects that transform archival images into three-dimensional works.
This year, Emma Stranáková has been selected for her work Sorela Archív: hand-sewn smocked objects that transform archival images into three-dimensional works.
July 7, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Selected by Noorderlicht: Academie Minerva & FMI Graduates
This year, Emma Stranáková has been selected for her work Sorela Archív: hand-sewn smocked objects that transform archival images into three-dimensional works.
This year, Emma Stranáková has been selected for her work Sorela Archív: hand-sewn smocked objects that transform archival images into three-dimensional works.
Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the Westerbork Memorial Center.
Together with director Bertien Minco, he also visited the outdoor installation Kinderen van Schattenberg by photographer Koos Breukel, part of What Knots Knot Knots.
📷: Sake Elzinga
Together with director Bertien Minco, he also visited the outdoor installation Kinderen van Schattenberg by photographer Koos Breukel, part of What Knots Knot Knots.
📷: Sake Elzinga
July 3, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the Westerbork Memorial Center.
Together with director Bertien Minco, he also visited the outdoor installation Kinderen van Schattenberg by photographer Koos Breukel, part of What Knots Knot Knots.
📷: Sake Elzinga
Together with director Bertien Minco, he also visited the outdoor installation Kinderen van Schattenberg by photographer Koos Breukel, part of What Knots Knot Knots.
📷: Sake Elzinga
Today is Keti Koti.
On 1 July, we mark the abolition of slavery in the former Dutch colonies. It is a day of remembrance and celebration.
Art can help us look at the past in different ways and open up conversations about how that past still affects life today.
On 1 July, we mark the abolition of slavery in the former Dutch colonies. It is a day of remembrance and celebration.
Art can help us look at the past in different ways and open up conversations about how that past still affects life today.
July 1, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Today is Keti Koti.
On 1 July, we mark the abolition of slavery in the former Dutch colonies. It is a day of remembrance and celebration.
Art can help us look at the past in different ways and open up conversations about how that past still affects life today.
On 1 July, we mark the abolition of slavery in the former Dutch colonies. It is a day of remembrance and celebration.
Art can help us look at the past in different ways and open up conversations about how that past still affects life today.
Due to the extreme weather conditions forecast for 26 June, we are postponing the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at VHDG Leeuwarden until 4 July.
Opening Friesland
Location: VHDG, Leeuwarden
Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
Time: 16:00–19:00h
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Opening Friesland
Location: VHDG, Leeuwarden
Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
Time: 16:00–19:00h
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June 25, 2026 at 10:27 AM
Due to the extreme weather conditions forecast for 26 June, we are postponing the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at VHDG Leeuwarden until 4 July.
Opening Friesland
Location: VHDG, Leeuwarden
Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
Time: 16:00–19:00h
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
Opening Friesland
Location: VHDG, Leeuwarden
Date: Saturday 4 July 2026
Time: 16:00–19:00h
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
Can bodies remember what archives forget?
Ofri Cnaani works at the intersection of performance, media, and institutional critique.
Her work will be on view on 5 July at Wall House #2 (Groninger Museum) and, by appointment, from 6 July onwards at Noorderlicht in Groningen.
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
Ofri Cnaani works at the intersection of performance, media, and institutional critique.
Her work will be on view on 5 July at Wall House #2 (Groninger Museum) and, by appointment, from 6 July onwards at Noorderlicht in Groningen.
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
June 23, 2026 at 8:17 AM
Can bodies remember what archives forget?
Ofri Cnaani works at the intersection of performance, media, and institutional critique.
Her work will be on view on 5 July at Wall House #2 (Groninger Museum) and, by appointment, from 6 July onwards at Noorderlicht in Groningen.
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
Ofri Cnaani works at the intersection of performance, media, and institutional critique.
Her work will be on view on 5 July at Wall House #2 (Groninger Museum) and, by appointment, from 6 July onwards at Noorderlicht in Groningen.
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
Are you a photographer or lens-based artist in the Northern Netherlands and would you like to be part of a growing network that is stronger together? Join us for the next PhotoSalon on Friday, July 3, at Noorderlicht!
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June 18, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Are you a photographer or lens-based artist in the Northern Netherlands and would you like to be part of a growing network that is stronger together? Join us for the next PhotoSalon on Friday, July 3, at Noorderlicht!
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
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Opening Groningen 🪢
On Sunday, 5 July, What Knots Knot Knots opens at Wall House #2. Will you join us?
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On Sunday, 5 July, What Knots Knot Knots opens at Wall House #2. Will you join us?
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June 17, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Opening Groningen 🪢
On Sunday, 5 July, What Knots Knot Knots opens at Wall House #2. Will you join us?
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On Sunday, 5 July, What Knots Knot Knots opens at Wall House #2. Will you join us?
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
Opening Drenthe 🪢
Join us on Saturday, 4 July for the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork.
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Join us on Saturday, 4 July for the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork.
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June 16, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Opening Drenthe 🪢
Join us on Saturday, 4 July for the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork.
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Join us on Saturday, 4 July for the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
Opening Friesland 🪢
We invite you to join us on Friday, 26 June for the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at VHDG in Leeuwarden.
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We invite you to join us on Friday, 26 June for the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at VHDG in Leeuwarden.
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June 15, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Opening Friesland 🪢
We invite you to join us on Friday, 26 June for the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at VHDG in Leeuwarden.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
We invite you to join us on Friday, 26 June for the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at VHDG in Leeuwarden.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
What if the city itself were an archive?
Cihad Caner works with video, photography, CGI, and motion capture to explore how images shape the way we see the world.
His work will be on view from 26 June at VHDG in Leeuwarden.
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Cihad Caner works with video, photography, CGI, and motion capture to explore how images shape the way we see the world.
His work will be on view from 26 June at VHDG in Leeuwarden.
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
June 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
What if the city itself were an archive?
Cihad Caner works with video, photography, CGI, and motion capture to explore how images shape the way we see the world.
His work will be on view from 26 June at VHDG in Leeuwarden.
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
Cihad Caner works with video, photography, CGI, and motion capture to explore how images shape the way we see the world.
His work will be on view from 26 June at VHDG in Leeuwarden.
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
How do you portray a history that still echoes through the present?
“I wanted to give this part of Dutch history the attention it deserves.”
Read more about Koos Breukel: noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
“I wanted to give this part of Dutch history the attention it deserves.”
Read more about Koos Breukel: noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
May 29, 2026 at 11:36 AM
How do you portray a history that still echoes through the present?
“I wanted to give this part of Dutch history the attention it deserves.”
Read more about Koos Breukel: noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
“I wanted to give this part of Dutch history the attention it deserves.”
Read more about Koos Breukel: noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
Join us at Noorderlicht and get ready for Groningen Pride! 🌈
On Friday 19 June we’re hosting Alphabet Soup: an evening of meditation, drawing, soup, and (queer) community.
Free entry, everyone is welcome. Will you join us?
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On Friday 19 June we’re hosting Alphabet Soup: an evening of meditation, drawing, soup, and (queer) community.
Free entry, everyone is welcome. Will you join us?
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May 27, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Join us at Noorderlicht and get ready for Groningen Pride! 🌈
On Friday 19 June we’re hosting Alphabet Soup: an evening of meditation, drawing, soup, and (queer) community.
Free entry, everyone is welcome. Will you join us?
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
On Friday 19 June we’re hosting Alphabet Soup: an evening of meditation, drawing, soup, and (queer) community.
Free entry, everyone is welcome. Will you join us?
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
Without the stories of the past, we would not have the stories of today.
What if the history of the Northern Netherlands turns out to be larger, more international, and more relevant than we think?
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What if the history of the Northern Netherlands turns out to be larger, more international, and more relevant than we think?
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
May 15, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Without the stories of the past, we would not have the stories of today.
What if the history of the Northern Netherlands turns out to be larger, more international, and more relevant than we think?
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
What if the history of the Northern Netherlands turns out to be larger, more international, and more relevant than we think?
noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk
Are you a photographer, lens-based artist, or visual creator looking for personalized advice to present yourself more strongly? In these 1-on-1, 20-minute portfolio sessions, Roosje Klap (Director of Noorderlicht) gives you tailored feedback on your work.
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April 28, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Are you a photographer, lens-based artist, or visual creator looking for personalized advice to present yourself more strongly? In these 1-on-1, 20-minute portfolio sessions, Roosje Klap (Director of Noorderlicht) gives you tailored feedback on your work.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
Noorderlicht zoekt een nieuwe kinderdirecteur 2026/2027!
Ben jij 10-12 jaar, dol op kunst & technologie, en woon je in Groningen? Noorderlicht zoekt een nieuwsgierige jonge denker die meehelpt aan onze nieuwe tentoonstellingen en projecten! 🚀
➡️ Meer info & meedoen: noorderlicht.com/updates/vaca...
Ben jij 10-12 jaar, dol op kunst & technologie, en woon je in Groningen? Noorderlicht zoekt een nieuwsgierige jonge denker die meehelpt aan onze nieuwe tentoonstellingen en projecten! 🚀
➡️ Meer info & meedoen: noorderlicht.com/updates/vaca...
April 16, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Noorderlicht zoekt een nieuwe kinderdirecteur 2026/2027!
Ben jij 10-12 jaar, dol op kunst & technologie, en woon je in Groningen? Noorderlicht zoekt een nieuwsgierige jonge denker die meehelpt aan onze nieuwe tentoonstellingen en projecten! 🚀
➡️ Meer info & meedoen: noorderlicht.com/updates/vaca...
Ben jij 10-12 jaar, dol op kunst & technologie, en woon je in Groningen? Noorderlicht zoekt een nieuwsgierige jonge denker die meehelpt aan onze nieuwe tentoonstellingen en projecten! 🚀
➡️ Meer info & meedoen: noorderlicht.com/updates/vaca...
What a fantastic PhotoSalon! Last Friday, our gallery was filled with enthusiastic photographers for an afternoon full of conversations, insights, and new connections. We’d love to take a moment to look back with you 😊
With thanks to Pictoright, DuPho, and Roosje Klap. Photos by Daniek Snijder.
With thanks to Pictoright, DuPho, and Roosje Klap. Photos by Daniek Snijder.
April 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM
What a fantastic PhotoSalon! Last Friday, our gallery was filled with enthusiastic photographers for an afternoon full of conversations, insights, and new connections. We’d love to take a moment to look back with you 😊
With thanks to Pictoright, DuPho, and Roosje Klap. Photos by Daniek Snijder.
With thanks to Pictoright, DuPho, and Roosje Klap. Photos by Daniek Snijder.
PHOTOSALON IS BACK!
A space for northern image-makers to connect, learn, and be part of a growing community! Join us at Noorderlicht for an afternoon focused on authorship, rights, and representation.
👀 More programme details on our website: noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
A space for northern image-makers to connect, learn, and be part of a growing community! Join us at Noorderlicht for an afternoon focused on authorship, rights, and representation.
👀 More programme details on our website: noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
April 2, 2026 at 10:13 AM
PHOTOSALON IS BACK!
A space for northern image-makers to connect, learn, and be part of a growing community! Join us at Noorderlicht for an afternoon focused on authorship, rights, and representation.
👀 More programme details on our website: noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
A space for northern image-makers to connect, learn, and be part of a growing community! Join us at Noorderlicht for an afternoon focused on authorship, rights, and representation.
👀 More programme details on our website: noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
Last Thursday, we opened Het Veenmoeras on Vlieland at Brouwerij Fortuna.
What began as a collaboration during Machine Entanglements is now growing into a recurring space for photography and lens-based media on the island.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
What began as a collaboration during Machine Entanglements is now growing into a recurring space for photography and lens-based media on the island.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
March 19, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Last Thursday, we opened Het Veenmoeras on Vlieland at Brouwerij Fortuna.
What began as a collaboration during Machine Entanglements is now growing into a recurring space for photography and lens-based media on the island.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
What began as a collaboration during Machine Entanglements is now growing into a recurring space for photography and lens-based media on the island.
noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...
Have you already seen ‘Van ons, voor morgen’ at the Fraeylemaborg? You can still visit the exhibition until the end of the month!
Plan your visit to discover how Groningen can change while still remaining itself.
📷: Sebastiaan Rodenhuis
Plan your visit to discover how Groningen can change while still remaining itself.
📷: Sebastiaan Rodenhuis
February 12, 2026 at 11:03 AM
Have you already seen ‘Van ons, voor morgen’ at the Fraeylemaborg? You can still visit the exhibition until the end of the month!
Plan your visit to discover how Groningen can change while still remaining itself.
📷: Sebastiaan Rodenhuis
Plan your visit to discover how Groningen can change while still remaining itself.
📷: Sebastiaan Rodenhuis