PAN and RAI will become neighbors!

From Thursday, May 1, the PAN team is officially moving to our new office at 2-8 Antonio Vivaldistraat in Amsterdam - a fantastic location, close to the RAI.

We are extremely happy with this wonderful place. The new office is in a special building that is designated as a city monument. It was designed by renowned architect Hein Salomonson, with a beautiful interior garden by landscape architect Mien Ruys. Until 2007, it housed the permanent exhibition space for part of the Peter Stuyvesant art collection. The characterful past of this monumental building naturally ties in nicely with PAN Amsterdam's cultural identity.

Please note:
Will you be visiting us soon or would you like to send us anything? Then use our new address from now on!
📍 Antonio Vivaldistraat 2-8, 1083 HP Amsterdam

We look forward to welcoming you there!

Are you an enthusiastic student with a passion for art, culture, marketing and events? PAN Amsterdam is looking for a Marketing & PR intern, who will also support the team with general project coordination.

About PAN Amsterdam
In 1987, six leading Dutch art lovers and entrepreneurs took the initiative to establish PAN Amsterdam. Today, more than 120 art dealers, antique specialists and gallery owners present their finest pieces at the Netherlands' premier art fair, showcasing the best in art, antiques and design. These predominantly Dutch participants guarantee a diverse, high-quality and internationally oriented offering that spans 5,000 years of art history. Each year, the fair attracts around 44,000 visitors – collectors and art enthusiasts alike. A team of 80 independent experts ensures the quality of everything on show. The next edition of PAN Amsterdam will take place from 1 to 9 November 2025. As an intern, you’ll be a fully integrated member of the team, gaining valuable experience in the art world – both content-wise and organizationally.

Interested?
View the full internship vacancy here and send your motivation letter and CV to hr@pan.nl.

Neelie Kroes is a former Dutch politician and businesswoman who served as European Commissioner from 2004 to 2014. She previously held roles as Minister of Transport and Water Management, and she was the first woman in that role, setting a precedent for female ministers in the field. Since retiring, Kroes has remained active in the private sector. We have asked her to ‘star’ five works at the 37th edition of the PAN Amsterdam.

The central theme of Neelie's selection is minimalism. After all, minimalism brings you back to the essence, the core of life. Minimalist art is the opposite of boring, as you can continue thinking and fantasizing for yourself without being distracted. In fact, the viewer becomes the maker.  

1. At BorzoGallery (stand 36) Neelie selected Constructie in plexiglas (1960) by André Volten. This work tells a story, a story that a viewer may not see at a first glance. Your thoughts develop further and suddenly everything is possible.

2. At Dep Art Gallery (stand 73) Neelie selected 3 Ovali Rossi (2020) by Turi Simeti. This work shows a certain optical illusion and allows the viewer to fantasize further.

3. At Coppejans Gallery (stand 61) Neelie chose a work by Hans Kool, Nieuwe Lekkerland (1948). The artwork gives the impression of being impossible to stand upright. Gravity seems of no importance, which is emphasised by the minimalist design. The addition of organic forms leads the viewer all the more back to the essence.

4. At M. Simons Gallery (stand 63) Neelie selected the work Untitled (14-04) (2014-24) by Ido Vunderink. The neon colours immediately attract attention, but the white-coloured panels simultaneously bring a certain calmness. The work consists of three separate panels which, despite their individual character, together form a harmonious whole, which makes it extra intriguing.

5. At Galerie Roger Katwijk (stand 69) Neelie was immediately intrigued by Stargazer (2024) by Pieter Obels. This work has an irresistible attraction that makes you pause when you walk past it. Its power lies in its intense colour and intriguing use of materials. The tension arises from the contrast between the rough material and the graceful form.