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A new home for Helicopter in The Hague
Helicopter is an artist-run collective and initiative based in the city centre of The Hague. Bringing together a community of around 30 artists, Helicopter creates space for artistic development, exchange and encounters.
The name Helicopter refers to the desire to ‘zoom out’ and obtain a helicopter view: to look beyond one’s immediate surroundings, open up to different perspectives and make room for new thoughts and ideas. At the same time, this wider view is grounded in the act of coming together, sharing practices and learning from one another.
Our new home at Paviljoensgracht 18 serves as a platform for developing and sharing artistic work, organising exhibitions, performances and events, and connecting with fellow artists, the surrounding neighbourhood and other local collectives. We hope to contribute to the cultural and social fabric of the city by fostering a spirit of inspiration, exchange and curiosity.
A new space, already in motion
The space is already becoming a place for encounters, artistic exchange and public activities. Our programme brings together the work of Helicopter members and invited artists through exhibitions, performances, concerts and other collective initiatives.
Upcoming and recent activities include:
- 20 September 2026: First edition of De Toestand, a concert series focused on experimental music.
- 20–21 November 2026: Only When You Feel It, a performance by Helicopter members Eilit Marom and Andrzej Konieczny.
- 27 November 2026: Opening of Opening de Poort, featuring work by Helicopter members Channa Boon, anna andrejew and Ashrafun Nahar Ruhin, and former members Vita Wilmering and Emiel Zeno, as part of Hoogtij.
- 27 November – 16 December 2026: Group exhibition Opening de Poort.
- 22–23 January 2027: Skin Hunger, by Helicopter member Myra-Ida van der Veen.
The opening of Opening de Poort on 27 November marks our first formal public opening at Paviljoensgracht 18. It is an opportunity to introduce the new space and share the work and activities taking shape here.
Looking ahead
In 2027, we look forward to organising a collective grand opening, building on the idea of open studios. We want this to be a moment in which as many members as possible can participate and introduce the breadth of practices and activities within Helicopter.
We look forward to welcoming artists, neighbours, cultural organisations, local initiatives and anyone curious about what happens when different perspectives come together.
Find us at
Stichting Helicopter
Paviljoensgracht 18
2512 BP Den Haag
The Netherlands