Amsterdam's Bijbels Museum Examines Modern Communication in Tower of Babel Exhibition
The Amsterdam-based Bijbels Museum is launching a new collaborative group exhibition titled Tower of Babel – New Stories (Toren van Babel – Nieuwe Verhalen). Running from November 21, 2026, until May 17, 2027, this project is a co-production with Stedelijk Museum Breda and will be hosted at the Breda location as a guest exhibition.
The presentation brings a historical narrative into the modern era, exploring how human beings connect and disconnect in a rapidly changing world.
What to Expect at the Tower of Babel Exhibition
The exhibition features work from 28 contemporary artists who reflect on the nuances of human communication in 2026. Taking inspiration from the ancient biblical myth of the tower and the subsequent confusion of tongues, the display examines how we understand and misunderstand each other today.
In a time characterized by technological acceleration and an endless stream of information, the participating artists explore language, connection, and the existence of multiple realities. The diverse range of works was selected following an open call that invited creators to share their personal perspectives on the role of language in contemporary society.
The exhibition includes creations from a wide variety of disciplines, representing artists of different ages and backgrounds. Visitors can look forward to seeing works by Andrea Haandrikman-Schraets, Jaantje Anna van Hout, Amber Malaïka Hyacinth, Art van Triest, Carlijn Kingma, Çiğdem Yüksel, and many other Dutch and international creators.
Visiting the Co-Produced Showcase
Because this exhibition is presented at a guest venue outside of Amsterdam, visitors will need to head to the historic center of Breda. The host venue is located at Boschstraat 22, Breda.
The venue is open Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 to 17:00, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 17:00. Please note that the gallery is closed on select holidays, including New Year's Day, Carnival, King's Day, the Bredase Singelloop, and Christmas Day.
For those planning a visit, further details about the exhibition themes can be found on the official Bijbels Museum presentation page, and venue-specific visitor guidelines are available directly on the Stedelijk Museum Breda website.
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