OSCAM

OSCAM In November 2017, we opened the Open Space Contemporary Art Museum (OSCAM)!

We're delighted to invite you to the Open Space Contemporary Art Museum at the Amsterdamse Poort. Stop by to enjoy our beautiful OSCAM exhibitions, enjoy one of our many side programs, or grab a bite from RED's Kitchen Amsterdam and Yemayá's Vegan Corner!

Featured in NRC Magazine: Museum zonder kassaNRC Magazine (nrc.nl) tells the story of how OSCAM grew into the open space...
03/09/2026

Featured in NRC Magazine: Museum zonder kassa

NRC Magazine (nrc.nl) tells the story of how OSCAM grew into the open space it is today

NRC also highlights Materialising Memories by Ghanaian designer Bevan Agyemang (TSAU) our opening exhibition during Amsterdam Fashion Week. After three years of conversations with OSCAM, Bevan has woven the stories of our community in Amsterdam Southeast into this special exhibition.

From six weeks to almost nine years, one thing remains unchanged: OSCAM belongs in Amsterdam Southeast. Art lives not only in museums, but also in the streets, music, fashion and stories of our community.

Join us for the opening of Materialising Memories tonight and experience the work first-hand. Tickets through the link in our bio.

Many thanks to NRC Magazine and Nathalie Wouters for telling our story.

Read the full feature in NRC Magazine.

Written by Nathalie Wouters (Nathalie Wouters)
Photography by Koosje Koolbergen (Koosje Koolbergen | Photographer)

OSCAM x BURO Stedelijk: Curate the MomentWe’re excited to announce Curate the Moment, a new three-year collaboration bet...
26/08/2026

OSCAM x BURO Stedelijk: Curate the Moment

We’re excited to announce Curate the Moment, a new three-year collaboration between OSCAM and BURO Stedelijk.

Through the years, OSCAM and BURO Stedelijk have both created space for emerging voices, new perspectives and experimentation within the cultural field. Together, we’re building on that shared commitment by creating a platform for OSCAM alumni to develop and test their freshest curatorial ideas.

Curate the Moment offers space to test ideas, bring people together and experiment with new formats. For one evening, the alumni will take the floor, claim the night and bring their curatorial vision into the museum.

For the first edition, an OSCAM alumnus is curating a Thursday Night at BURO Stedelijk on 19 November 2026. The curator and program for the first edition will be announced soon. Mark your calendars. We’ll see you at BURO Stedelijk on November 19.

For our first edition, the curating alumnus was carefully selected by our jury: Brian Elstak (BƦIΔΠ ΣĿƧ†ΛK), Jo-Lene Ong (Jo-Lene Ong) and Anouk van Amsterdam (.eva) from BURO Stedelijk.

Program highlightOpening ‘Materialising Memories’ Join us on Thursday September 3rd for the opening of ‘Materialising Me...
25/08/2026

Program highlight
Opening ‘Materialising Memories’

Join us on Thursday September 3rd for the opening of ‘Materialising Memories’, the Dutch debut of Ghana-born, London-based visual artist and designer Bevan Agyemang TSAU. Presented during Amsterdam Fashion Week.

The night will be filled with sounds by Stewww STEWWW, known for their Afro-Diasporic sounds, reflecting the diverse sound of the city. The evening will kick off with a warm welcome by Jamal Jama, founder of Whatsculture What's Culture?, before moving into the installation which unfolds ‘Materialising Memories’ as a ceremonial journey through four interconnected ritual spaces. Each inspired by personal OSCAM community stories. Featuring a poetic recital from Kriticos from The Book Club The Book Club followed by an immersive performance by Egosex Egosex (BCN), whose distinctive sound blends primitive rhythms with futuristic arrangements exploring topics of spirituality and inheritance. The performance will be closed by a collective moment in which an offering marks the beginning of a living archive. Tabili tabili will offer a food selection inspired by the cultures represented throughout the exhibition.

PROGRAM
7:00 PM | Walk in public with music by Stewww
7:30 PM | Welcome by Jamal Jama
7:35 PM | Welcome by curator Annicée Angela
7:40 PM | Performance with Kriticos, Egosex, OSCAM community members
8:00 PM | Welcome by artist Bevan Agyemang
8:05 PM | Afterparty by Stewww, bites by Tabili

Be part of the opening of ‘Materialising Memories’ by signing up through the link in our bio.⁠

Thursday, September 3, 2026 @ OSCAM | Bijlmerplein 97, 1102 DA Amsterdam

Thursday, 3 September, 2026⁠Opening Materialising Memories⁠⁠During Amsterdam Fashion Week, OSCAM brings visual artist an...
17/08/2026

Thursday, 3 September, 2026⁠
Opening Materialising Memories⁠
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During Amsterdam Fashion Week, OSCAM brings visual artist and designer Bevan Agyemang (TSAU) to Amsterdam for his Dutch debut, Materialising Memories. A fashion exhibition and live performance exploring how our memories, stories and sense of identity can live within the clothes we wear.⁠
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Ghana-born and London-based, Agyemang works across fashion, textiles, photography and installation. Through a ten-piece capsule collection, he brings together personal objects, photographs and stories gathered through community workshops at OSCAM, transforming shared histories into a living textile archive.⁠
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The opening is open to the public and also marks the official opening of OSCAM’s permanent location at Bijlmerplein 97 in Amsterdam Zuidoost.⁠

Experience Materialising Memories first-hand by signing up for the opening through the link in our bio.⁠
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Thursday, 3 September 2026⁠
7 PM - 10:30 PM⁠
On view from 3 September 2026 - 27 February 2027⁠
@ OSCAM | Bijlmerplein 97, Amsterdam Zuidoost⁠
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Graphic design by Yessica Deira (Yessica Deira)⁠
Photography by Bevan Agyemang (TSAU)

15/08/2026

Recap: Troefcall Stories Day One

On Thursday 25 June, we kicked off the third edition of Troefcall Stories with the semi-finals of our Keti Koti special, in collaboration with Van Eesteren Museum ().

The evening opened with a welcome from Jörgen Raymann, followed by an evening of competitive troefcall. A special thank you to our jury, Tim Sabajo ( ) and Lilian Deekman, who selected the six finalists moving on to the final.

Thank you to everyone who played, supported and joined us for day one. See you at the finals!

Videography by Isaac Owusu ( )

Featured in Poort Tori: 40 vragen aan Marian Duff⁠⁠In the latest edition of Poort Tori, the magazine of Amsterdamse Poor...
13/08/2026

Featured in Poort Tori: 40 vragen aan Marian Duff⁠
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In the latest edition of Poort Tori, the magazine of Amsterdamse Poort, Marian Duff (Marian Duff) gets personal in ‘40 vragen in drie minuten’, a quick-fire interview series offering a more candid look at her work in arts and culture.⁠
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From her favorite museum and cultural influences to her views on Amsterdam Southeast and the people who inspire her, the interview paints a portrait of Marian beyond her role at OSCAM.⁠
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A candid conversation about identity, community, creativity, and the places and people that continue to shape her journey.⁠
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Many thanks to Amsterdamse Poort for the feature.⁠
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Read the full interview in the latest edition of Poort Tori, available at ⁠Athenaeum Boekhandel Zuidoost, Coco’s, Jekkah and Nico’s Slagerij.⁠
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Photography by Coco Olakunle (Coco Olakunle)

Featured in Poort Tori: 40 vragen aan Marian Duff⁠⁠In the latest edition of Poort Tori, the magazine of Amsterdamse Poor...
11/08/2026

Featured in Poort Tori: 40 vragen aan Marian Duff⁠
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In the latest edition of Poort Tori, the magazine of Amsterdamse Poort, Marian Duff (Marian Duff) gets personal in ‘40 vragen in drie minuten’, a quick-fire interview series offering a more candid look at her work in arts and culture.⁠
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From her favorite museum and cultural influences to her views on Amsterdam Southeast and the people who inspire her, the interview paints a portrait of Marian beyond her role at OSCAM.⁠
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A candid conversation about identity, community, creativity, and the places and people that continue to shape her journey.⁠
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Many thanks to Amsterdamse Poort for the feature.⁠
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Read the full interview in the latest edition, available at Athenaeum Bookstore, 30ML and OSCAM.⁠
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Photography by Coco Olakunle (Coco Olakunle)

Recap: The Power of Play⁠As we settle into our summer closure, we’re looking back on a beautiful afternoon of creativity...
02/08/2026

Recap: The Power of Play⁠

As we settle into our summer closure, we’re looking back on a beautiful afternoon of creativity, connection and play during ‘The Power of Play’ workshop.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Esma Sanches (Esma Sanches), Black Childish (Ti Moun Nwe 🌶🩸👁) and Wulabakan for making it such a special day.

We look forward to welcoming you back after our summer break on Tuesday 25 August.

Photography by Shalina Halma (Shalina).

Podcast ‘Stemmen uit het bos’ Aflevering 2⁠Luister nu naar aflevering 2 van de driedelige podcastserie ‘Stemmen uit het ...
23/07/2026

Podcast ‘Stemmen uit het bos’ Aflevering 2
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Luister nu naar aflevering 2 van de driedelige podcastserie ‘Stemmen uit het bos’, live opgenomen tijdens het uitverkochte Naturalis Nights: Suriname op 21 maart in Naturalis. De serie is ontwikkeld in samenwerking tussen OSCAM en Naturalis en maakt deel uit van het programma rond de tentoonstelling ‘Het bos van Suriname’.
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In deze aflevering gaat host Vinny Tailor (Vinny Tailor) in gesprek met Zergei Samson (Zergei Samson) en Ike Melchizedek (Mr. Sun) over kunst, community en zelfexpressie. Ze bespreken hoe makers ruimte creëren voor nieuwe vormen van cultuur en hoe kunst, muziek en publieke ruimte bijdragen aan verbinding en collectieve verhalen.
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Aflevering 1: Orlando Ceder (Nana Lando Cedre) en Jeffrey Spalburg (Jeffrey Spalburg)
Aflevering 2: Zergei Samson (Zergei Samson) en Ike Melchizedek (Mr. Sun )
Aflevering 3: Sherlien Sanches (Sherlien Sanches) en Marian Markelo
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Aflevering 1 en 2 zijn nu te beluisteren op Spotify via de link in onze bio.
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Bezoek de tentoonstelling ‘Het bos van Suriname’ in Naturalis t/m 2 mei 2027 en ontdek de nieuwe locatie van OSCAM op Bijlmerplein 97.
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Podcast ‘Stemmen uit het bos’ Aflevering 2
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Listen to episode 2 of the three-part podcast series ‘Stemmen uit het bos’, recorded live during the sold-out Naturalis Nights: Suriname on 21 March at Naturalis. The series was developed in collaboration between OSCAM and Naturalis and is part of the programme surrounding the exhibition ‘Het bos van Suriname’.
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In this episode, host Vinny Tailor speaks with Zergei Samson and Ike Melchizedek about art, community and self-expression. They explore how makers create space for new forms of culture and how art, music and public space can contribute to connection and collective storytelling.
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Episode 1: Orlando Ceder and Jeffrey Spalburg
Episode 2: Zergei Samson and Ike Melchizedek
Episode 3: Sherlien Sanches and Marian Markelo
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Episodes 1 and 2 are now available on Spotify through the link in our bio.
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Visit the exhibition ‘Het bos van Suriname’ at Naturalis until 2 May 2027 and explore OSCAM’s new location at Bijlmerplein 97.

Thursday 6 August, 2026⁠A Journey Through Ballroom by Tracey Africa & Aisha Glitterati Prodigy⁠⁠OSCAM is closed for the ...
23/07/2026

Thursday 6 August, 2026⁠
A Journey Through Ballroom by Tracey Africa & Aisha Glitterati Prodigy⁠
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OSCAM is closed for the summer until 24 August, but of course we couldn’t let Pride pass us by. So we’re making an exception in our YOMU space.⁠
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Our YOMU rental space, run by Zergei Samson, is a space to make your own, within an inspiring cultural environment. This time OSCAM and OPUS 1 Ball invite you to an evening of storytelling, history, and community.⁠
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Come hear the stories that shaped generations.⁠
Meet two visionary women whose lives continue to inspire artists, organizers and communities across the world.⁠
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Tracey Africa Norman⁠ (Tracey Norman)
The Model. The Mother. The Blueprint.⁠ One of the world’s first successful Black transgender fashion models, Tracey Africa Norman’s groundbreaking career redefined what visibility could look like and continues to inspire generations today.⁠
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Aisha Glitterati Prodigy⁠ (Afrobeats Kween | Host | Event Curator | Wedding MC | Influencer)
Founder of the Global Kiki Scene. Community Care Pioneer.⁠ An educator, organiser and cultural leader whose work has empowered countless young people through mentorship, leadership and community-building across the globe.⁠
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HEAR⁠
Tracey Africa Norman shares her extraordinary journey, reflecting on legacy, resilience and the moments that changed history.⁠
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LEARN⁠
How movements are built, how culture is carried forward, and why community remains at the heart of lasting change.⁠
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CONNECT⁠
Join Aisha Glitterati Prodigy for an interactive session exploring the values of care, leadership and collective organising that continue to inspire communities around the world.⁠
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Program⁠
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Walk in⁠
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Q&A / intimate talk with Tracey Norman⁠
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Break⁠
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Kiki 101 function with Aisha⁠
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM: Wrap up⁠
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Thursday, August 8, 2026⁠
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM⁠
@ OSCAM | Bijlmerplein 97, 1102 DA, Amsterdam⁠
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Photography by Dion Bal ()

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