Standing on the Shoulders of Giants II

22 November 2025 - 12 January 2026

Admission: Free Entry. Pre-booking is not required.
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants II: A Unique Dialogue Between Past and Present is a collaboration between artist-curator Louise te Poele, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Saatchi Gallery. The V&A has granted access to its historic collection of works by female creators, which has inspired a new body of work by contemporary artists.

Following the success of the first edition, this exhibition explores the historical and ongoing invisibility of female artists. Nine Dutch female artists have created new works in direct response to pieces by women in the V&A’s collection — works that have served as essential sources of inspiration. The result is a powerful visual dialogue spanning generations.

Why do we so often recall only male names when we think of great artists? This exhibition challenges that imbalance by bringing visibility to both contemporary Dutch female artists and their often-overlooked historical counterparts. Through this unique partnership between leading cultural institutions, the project creates space, recognition, and momentum — by and for women.

Participating artists: Lily de Bont, Margriet van Breevoort, Bobbi Essers, Larissa Esvelt, Anya Janssen, Audrey Large, Femmy Otten, Louise te Poele, Bregje Slipenbeek

We’d like to thank the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Sorba for their ongoing support of this project.

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