Events

MAPPING THE UNSEEN | traces of memory, visions of tomorrow

Dear art lover, We are excited to invite you to the new group exhibition at Readytex Art Gallery: MAPPING THE UNSEEN | traces of memory, visions of tomorrow, on view from September 5, 2026, during our regular opening hours. Curator and artist Dhiradj Ramsamoedj found his inspiration in a well-known line from the Surinamese national anthem: 'Hoe wij hier ook samen kwamen…' (How we all came together here…) A short line, yet with a far-reaching meaning. In Dhiradj's own words: "It is...

WOVEN AND WEIGHTED | weaving life while being bound

Dear art lovers and partners, Readytex Art Gallery warmly invites you to a fascinating exhibition featuring the work of Shaundell Horton and Sri Irodikromo. In the duo exhibition WOVEN AND WEIGHTED | weaving life while being bound, the artists bring together works centered on the theme: the feminine aspect in nature. Both artists have long been known for their use of natural materials; they organically incorporate tea, coffee, seeds, and kernels into their works, where circles often play a leading role. Mother...

Stadsherstel Amsterdam presents the Surinamese Months in the Amstelkerk

'RAG artists participate in Surinamese Months in Amsterdam' Stadsherstel Amsterdam presents the Surinamese Months (Surinaamse Maanden) from June 3rd to July 31st in the Amstelkerk, featuring artists René Tosari and Sunil Puljhun. This is an annually organized charity event for Surinamese heritage, including an auction and a sales exhibition. The theme this year is Baka Foto, focusing on the cultural and historical connections between Suriname and Amsterdam. The proceeds will benefit monuments in Paramaribo, such as the Maarschalkerweerd organ of the Cathedral Basilica of...

‘HMMM…’ – The World of Kurt Nahar

‘HMMM...’ - THE WORLD OF KURT NAHAR Readytex Art Gallery welcomes you to a special presentation of new work by Kurt Nahar, one of Suriname's most distinctive contemporary artists. Kurt Nahar invites you into his world. His installations transform one of the gallery's spaces into a place filled with curious objects, symbols, colors, memories, and questions. Some are entirely new, while others combine older work with newly added objects. He challenges viewers to look beyond the obvious by combining everyday materials,...

KENKI SKIN | Past meets Present

‘Stored images, sometimes from a gray past, take shape in the here and now’ [PH] Readytex Art Gallery is pleased to invite you to the special exhibition KENKI SKIN | Past meets Present. The exhibition features work by guest artist Peter Holman, alongside works by Sri Irodikromo, Miguel Keerveld and Rinaldo Klas. Peter Holman has lived and worked in Suriname since 2019, following a decades-long career in visual arts built in the Netherlands. In 2022, he participated in three different exhibitions at the...

WHERE THE EARTH CONNECTS US | Three artists in natural dialogue

‘Where the earth connects us’ is not a metaphor. It is a way of being. Sometimes there are exhibitions that bring together not only artworks, but also lifelines, memories and shared inspiration. It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the special group exhibition WHERE THE EARTH CONNECTS US | Three artists in natural dialogue, featuring works by Jon Daamen, Rinaldo Klas and Kenneth Flijders. What connects these three artists goes beyond their love for our earth and nature. It is...

BEYOND MODERNITY: From Erwin de Vries to Contemporary Alakondre

A ‘love letter’ to ‘An Other’ Readytex Art Gallery warmly invites you to visit the first group exhibition of 2026: BEYOND MODERNITY: From Erwin de Vries to Contemporary Alakondre. This exhibition is organized on the occasion of the recent published biography Erwin de Vries – Eroticism & Lust for Life, written by cultural historian and independent researcher Hanneke Oosterhof. Curators Miguel Keerveld and Dhiradj Ramsamoedj worked from the theme Ode to Erwin de Vries, establishing a connection with the concept through...