Dialogue in Zaandam: Exclusive Preview of ZAMU with Collector Serge Hannecart & Visit to the Museum of Humanity

Belgian collector Serge Hannecart shares his passion for renowned postwar sculpture and his vision of a museum for these monumental works.

ZAMU (Zaanstad Amsterdam Museum) is located on the river Zaan, 9 km north of Amsterdam Central Station. On the so-called Hembrugterrein, 16 independent industrial buildings will each be dedicated to the work of one artist. The collection arises from close collaborations with outstanding artists and estates of the 20th century and our time.

The specially designed spaces offer an unprecedented opportunity to admire artworks on a grand scale. The installations will be permanent and embedded in a spacious, ever-changing garden of wildflowers, created in 2023 by Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf.

In 2024, 19 sculptures by American artist John Chamberlain (1927–2011) were installed in the first building. Chamberlain was known for his bold, colorful sculptures made from scrap metal and crushed car parts. His work is often linked to Abstract Expressionism, turning industrial materials into expressive, dynamic art.

Recently, huge cartoon-like figures by KAWS (b. 1974, US) have been added, as well as works by the Minimalist artist Dan Flavin (1933–1996, US), famous for his installations of fluorescent light fixtures. ZAMU is a work in progress and is scheduled to open to the public in 2027.

The Museum of Humanity was founded in 2001 by photographer Ruben Timman to foster connection between people. Through powerful portraits and personal stories, it brings people closer together, because truly seeing another person is the first step towards understanding. After all, perhaps we are less different than we think.

Programme

10.30 Meet & greet at BijBind
11.00 Preview with collector Serge Hannecart
13.15 Lunch and showroom at LAB44
15.00 Visit to the Museum of Humanity

Online registration is required by Monday 23 November 2026. Please use the ‘REGISTER NOW’ button.

Priority will be given to Sculpture Network members. The event is limited to 20 participants.
The programme will be held in Dutch.
Please bring your own presentation (catalogue/portfolio) for networking.

Participation
Regular participation fee: €40.00 / person
For Sculpture Network members: €30.00 / person
Payable in cash on site (please place the money in an envelope). Included: organisation, preview and collector-led tour ZAMU, entry Museum of Humanity, lunch and drinks.

Meeting point
BijBind
Middenweg 107
Hembrug terrein, Zaandam, N

Getting there
By public transport: From Zaandam station, take bus 64 towards Zaandam Kogerveld and get off at Hembrugterrein (6 min.).
By car: Park at Verloren Spoor 1, Zaandam. It’s a 3-minute walk from the car park to BijBind.
Floor plan

Please note
Information shared during the ZAMU visit is confidential. Photography of the galleries and artworks is not permitted.

Contact
This event is organised by Anne Berk, Chairperson of Sculpture Network and independent curator. If you have any questions about the event or registration, please contact Anne Berk or info@sculpture-network.org.

With the kind support of