We are surrounded by water. From the oceans, seas and rivers, to the tap water in our homes. Extreme flooding and severe droughts remind us of the power of water and our dependence on it. With its transparent nature, water mirrors us and our actions. What do views on water tell us about the way we perceive the natural world?
Water Views brings us the perspectives of artists and researchers on the topic of water through transdisciplinary exchange. It explores several approaches on water; from routes for trade and industry to the ecological impact of our changing climate and old and new aquatic thinking.
The exhibition shows artworks by Valerie van Leersum, Tanja Engelberts, Suzette Bousema, Huniti Goldox and Jana Romanova. In the public program organized with the Environmental Humanities Center of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, academics will engage in dialogue with the artists and the audience, to exchange knowledge on the topic of water.
Water Views (2025)
Exhibition: 17 April – 24 October 2025
VU ART SCIENCE gallery
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 12-18 hrs
Entrance: free
Current information: www.artsciencegallery.nl
