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.
‘’My research began with a particular interest in the city's gable stones, which can be read as fragments of a public archive dispersed throughout the urban landscape. ‘’
His work will be on view from 26 June at VHDG in Leeuwarden.
How do you portray a history that still echoes through the present?
“Camp Schattenberg was one of the reception sites for demobilised KNIL soldiers and their families. According to the Dutch government, they would be able to return to their homeland after about six months, but that hope gradually disappeared. I wanted to give this part of Dutch history the attention it deserves.”
Read more about Koos Breukel: https://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?
🕔 17:00 Meditation and drawing workshop with @not_yourguru.1990
🕕 18:00 Soup, drinks & sign-making with @rineauvino / @the.pinkcube
Without the stories of the past, we would not have the stories of today.
From June 26 to August 31, Noorderlicht presents What Knots Knot Knots across Friesland, Drenthe, and Groningen. An art project exploring our colonial past and the ways these histories continue to shape the present. What if the history of the Northern Netherlands turns out to be larger, more international, and more relevant than we think?
FULLY BOOKED: Portfolio sessions with Roosje Klap
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.
📅 May 15th & June 19th
⏰ Available times:
16:00-16:20
16:20-16:40
16:40-17:00
📍 Where? Noorderlicht, Groningen
Sign up: sent an e-mail to [email protected]
📷 : Daniek Snijder
Vacature: 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! 🚀
📅 Start: september 2026
✏️ Solliciteer vóór 15 mei
➡️ Meer info & meedoen: https://noorderlicht.com/updates/vacature-kinderdirecteur-2
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.
Will we see you next time? Keep an eye on our newsletter, website, or socials for the next edition!
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, Akerkhof 12, Groningen | 16:00–18:00hrs
📩 RSVP via [email protected]
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.
Thanks to everyone who joined us, come rain or wind!
Het Veenmoeras, featuring work by Tina Claffey & Bo Scheeringa, is on view until September 1, 2026.
Have you already seen ‘Van ons, voor morgen’ at the Fraeylemaborg? You can still visit the exhibition until the end of the month!
📍 Fraeylemaborg, Slochteren
🕒 Opening hours:
Tue–Fri → 10:00 – 17:00
Sat & Sun → 13:00 – 17:00
Made possible in part by BPD Cultuurfonds and the Mondriaan Fund.
Plan your visit to discover how Groningen can change while still remaining itself.
📷: Sebastiaan Rodenhuis
