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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

A packed gallery, new stories surrounding the works, and the launch of the publication: on Sunday, we came together to mark the closing of What Knots Knot Knots. The exhibition may be over, but What Knots Knot Knots continues on paper. noorderlicht-platform-voor-fotografie.myshopify.com

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

✨ Finissage & publication launch On 30 August, What Knots Knot Knots closes at Noorderlicht with a finissage and the launch of the project’s publication. 15:00 — Reception & opening remarks 15:30 — In Conversation with the Artworks 16:00 — Refreshments 17:00 — End 📩 rsvp@noorderlicht.com

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

What is the Noorderlicht team reading, watching, listening to, and playing this summer? We asked everyone to share a favourite book, a good podcast, a film or series, and an album they can’t get enough of. noorderlicht.com/en/updates/f...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

What does a cow tell us about colonial history? Jori(k) Amit Galama is a filmmaker, writer, and visual artist. noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/... Their work is on view at VHDG Leeuwarden until August 30.

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

THINKING HANDS Technology is taking over more and more of what we do, but what do we lose along the way? noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/... 13 September 2026 THEA, Niemeyer, Paterswoldseweg 43, Groningen

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🎉 We have a new Children's Director! During the opening of What Knots Knot Knots in Groningen, Ino symbolically passed the cap to Hannah. In the new school year, she will take over as our Children's Director! Hannah, we're looking forward to working with you! 📷: Tim van der Kuip

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Selected by Noorderlicht: Academie Minerva & FMI Graduates This year, Emma Stranáková has been selected for her work Sorela Archív: hand-sewn smocked objects that transform archival images into three-dimensional works.

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the Westerbork Memorial Center. Together with director Bertien Minco, he also visited the outdoor installation Kinderen van Schattenberg by photographer Koos Breukel, part of What Knots Knot Knots. 📷: Sake Elzinga

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Today is Keti Koti. On 1 July, we mark the abolition of slavery in the former Dutch colonies. It is a day of remembrance and celebration. Art can help us look at the past in different ways and open up conversations about how that past still affects life today.

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Due to the extreme weather conditions forecast for 26 June, we are postponing the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at VHDG Leeuwarden until 4 July. Opening Friesland Location: VHDG, Leeuwarden Date: Saturday 4 July 2026 Time: 16:00–19:00h noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Can bodies remember what archives forget? Ofri Cnaani works at the intersection of performance, media, and institutional critique. Her work will be on view on 5 July at Wall House #2 (Groninger Museum) and, by appointment, from 6 July onwards at Noorderlicht in Groningen. noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Are you a photographer or lens-based artist in the Northern Netherlands and would you like to be part of a growing network that is stronger together? Join us for the next PhotoSalon on Friday, July 3, at Noorderlicht! noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Opening Groningen 🪢 On Sunday, 5 July, What Knots Knot Knots opens at Wall House #2. Will you join us? noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Opening Drenthe 🪢 Join us on Saturday, 4 July for the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork. noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Opening Friesland 🪢 We invite you to join us on Friday, 26 June for the opening of What Knots Knot Knots at VHDG in Leeuwarden. noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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. His work will be on view from 26 June at VHDG in Leeuwarden. noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

How do you portray a history that still echoes through the present? “I wanted to give this part of Dutch history the attention it deserves.” Read more about Koos Breukel: noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

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? noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Without the stories of the past, we would not have the stories of today. What if the history of the Northern Netherlands turns out to be larger, more international, and more relevant than we think? noorderlicht.com/en/wkkk

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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. noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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! 🚀 ➡️ Meer info & meedoen: noorderlicht.com/updates/vaca...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

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.

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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.com/en/whats-on/...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

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. noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Have you already seen ‘Van ons, voor morgen’ at the Fraeylemaborg? You can still visit the exhibition until the end of the month! Plan your visit to discover how Groningen can change while still remaining itself. 📷: Sebastiaan Rodenhuis

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We are very happy to welcome Dorine Schreurs as business manager of Noorderlicht. Dorine has worked for many years in the field of arts and culture and in securing the funding that makes major cultural projects possible. 📷: Jantina Talsma

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

We warmly welcome Musoke Nalwoga as co-curator for our 2026–2027 programme! noorderlicht.com/updates/muso... Photo by Jantina Talsma

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Bo Scheeringa | Het Veenmoeras – The Irish Peatlands through the Female Gaze What happens when centuries-old turf cutting collides with climate policy and environmental legislation? noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

From trillions of tiny organisms to major political questions about land and extraction: come (re)discover the peatlands at Noorderlicht 🌱🔥 On Friday 30 January at 19:00h, Noorderlicht opens the exhibition Het Veenmoeras. Register via RSVP: noorderlicht.com/en/whats-on/...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

What a beautiful start to ESNS Photo! Last Wednesday, we celebrated the opening of the first edition, together with a warm farewell to Wim Melis. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and especially to our partners and the team who made this possible ❤️ 📷: Lucas de Wit

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Reminder: opening ESNS Photo on 14 January Next week, the ESNS spectacle takes over the city once again. This year, for the first time, we bring music and photography together in ESNS Photo. We present the work of three photographers and their perspective on music.

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

After 35 years, head curator Wim Melis is bidding farewell to Noorderlicht. From the very beginning, he helped shape and build the organisation. Last month, Paulien Dresscher spoke with him: noorderlicht.com/en/updates/w... 📷: Philip Apagya

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

ESNS Photo 2026 🎸 presenting… NICK HELDERMAN For Nick Helderman, it all began with a camera in his hand and music in his system. 👉 See his work at ESNS Photo 2026, 14–17 January at Galerie Noorderlicht.

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

ESNS Photo 2026 ✨ presenting… NIELS KNELIS MEIJER For many people in Groningen, Niels Meijer (or simply Knelis) feels like a familiar neighbour. 👉 Discover his work during ESNS Photo 2026, 14–17 January in the Noorderlicht gallery at Akerkhof 12

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

ESNS Photo 2026 🎞️ presenting… JANTINA TALSMA Photograher Jantina Talsma works between the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, capturing the kinds of details others tend to overlook. 👉 Discover her work during ESNS Photo 2026, 14–17 January in the Noorderlicht gallery at Akerkhof 12

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

Noorderlicht Advent – Day 7 Today’s spark of winter inspiration: In ‘In Full Colour’, emerging photography talents from the Netherlands, Ireland, and Germany explored queer visibility, self-image, and the power of intimacy. 📷: Sven Sleur #noorderlichtadvent #digitaladvent #countdowntochristmas

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

Noorderlicht Advent – Day 6 Today’s spark of winter inspiration: Next week, the Fraeylemaborg will open its doors for a special winter event, ‘WINTERWELKOM’. Visitors are welcome on both days between 13:00 and 17:00. Come by and enjoy the Christmas spirit at the Fraeylemaborg. 🌲

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Noorderlicht Advent – Day 5 Today’s spark of winter inspiration: Noorderlicht was on view at World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai from 18 April to 12 May 2025, by invitation of the Nieuwe Instituut. #noorderlichtadvent #digitaladvent #countdowntochristmas #decemberstories

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Noorderlicht Advent – Day 4 Today’s spark of winter inspiration: New Digital Mirror essay online! 📖 Read the full essay now on our website. noorderlicht.com/updates/mach... #noorderlichtadvent #digitaladvent #countdowntochristmas #decemberstories

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Noorderlicht Advent – Day 3 Today’s spark of winter inspiration: Together with Bits of Freedom, DeGoedeZaak, PublicSpaces and Waag Futurelab, Noorderlicht launched the #MakeSocialsSocialAgain campaign earlier this year. #noorderlichtadvent #digitaladvent #countdowntochristmas #decemberstories

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Noorderlicht Advent – Day 2 Today’s spark of winter inspiration: ‘Pixel Perceptions’ opened in October 2024, but remained on view until mid-January 2025. This exhibition explored how AI influences our perception and visual culture, both consciously and unconsciously. 📷: AI.S.A.M

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

WinterWelVaart is coming! ❄️ 📆 WinterWelVaart, 19–21 December 📍 Galerie Noorderlicht – Akerkhof 12, Groningen We’re also launching a digital advent calendar in December: every day a new Noorderlicht post as we count down to Christmas! 📷: Marleen Annema

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

ESNS Photo is new! ✨ Noorderlicht and ESNS join forces for an annual encounter between music and image. 📅 14–17 January 2026 📍 Noorderlicht Gallery, Akerkhof 12, Groningen Come watch, listen, and feel. 📷: Nick Helderman

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

📣 Noorderlicht is looking for a freelance co-curator for our pre-biennial Thinking Hands (2026) and the biennial PLAY (2027), part of our four-year cycle PLAY (2025–2028). 📅 Applications are open until 14 December. 🔗 More information via our website noorderlicht.com/en/updates/o...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

During Let's Gro, Nienke Maat presents her series ‘Rauw Vermogen’ at Forum Groningen. At the Noorderlicht Gallery, ‘Rauw Vermogen’ can now be seen in its entirety. The exhibition is open by appointment until 21 December. 👉 Book an appointment via info@noorderlicht.com

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND – EXTENDED! Great news: our exhibitions What Have We Done? (in collaboration with World Press Photo) and Rauw Vermogen will remain open until Sunday 26 October. This is your final chance! noorderlicht.com/zien-en-doen...

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Making plans for the weekend? 👀 Visit Niemeyer in Groningen and discover two powerful photography exhibitions in one visit! Join one of the free guided tours for extra insight: 🕝 Friday at 14:30 🕝 Saturday at 14:30 noorderlicht.com/zien-en-doen... 📷: Tim van der Kuip

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

🎬 In Digital Mirror’s mini-series Reflections, we ask artists about their work, story and motivation. In the fourth episode, we talk to Cristina de Middel, photographer and curator of the World Press Photo anniversary exhibition What Have We Done? www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zvZ...

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Digital Mirror - Reflections: Cristina de Middel

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

🥳 Last Saturday the exhibition ‘Van Ons, Voor Morgen’ opened at Fraeylemaborg! 📍 Fraeylemaborg, Slochteren 🕒 Opening hours: Tue – Fri → 10:00 – 17:00 Sat & Sun → 13:00 – 17:00 👉 Plan your visit and experience the stories of Slochteren. 📷: Sabina Theijs

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Noorderlicht @noorderlichtphoto.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

👀 WORKSHOP VISUAL THINKING — SEE WHAT I SEE? 📍 Niemeyer-fabriek 🗓 Zaterdag 4 oktober, 14.30 uur ⚠️ In English | Free with entrance fee | Register: educatie@noorderlicht.com 📷: Tim van der Kuip

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