BIG ART is an art fair that stretches the boundaries of format and presentation. Here you won't find intimate canvases or small objects, but art that fills an entire room. From light installations to meter-high sculptures and photography that completely claims the walls - scale is what sets this pop-up apart.
The location in Slotervaart plays a key role in this. The former hospital, with high ceilings and long corridors, offers artists the chance to show work that simply doesn't fit in a regular gallery. The raw yet bright spaces enhance the monumentality of the artworks, making each room feel like its own universe.
More than a hundred artists participate, ranging from established names to young talent. The result is an eclectic mix that constantly surprises you: one room offers a wall-filling painting, the next a light projection that sets you in motion, and further on a sculpture you can literally walk between.
What makes BIG ART extra attractive is that the art is also for sale. You can not only look and be inspired, but also enter into direct conversation with artists and take work home with you. This makes the fair accessible and engaging: the line between visitor and maker is kept as small as possible.
Visitors especially appreciate the combination of scale, accessibility and diversity. Here, art is not presented as exclusive or intimidating, but as something you may experience, feel and perhaps even touch. It is a place where curiosity is more important than prior knowledge.
"BIG ART lets you experience how monumental art can be without making you feel small."
If you like installations, don't miss the light art. Interactive projects make you become part of the work yourself. Outdoor sculptures and large-format photography are also among the highlights. The whole thing feels less like a classic fair and more like a temporary art world you step into for a while.
As such, BIG ART is more than an exhibition: it is an exploration of monumental creations, a chance to experience art literally big, and a place where the city shows that experimentation and daring still flourish.