Saatchi Gallery and V&A Launch Second Edition of Dutch Female Artists Exhibition
Saatchi Gallery in London will present 'Standing on the Shoulders of Giants II' from November 22, 2025 to January 12, 2026. This exhibition features ten contemporary Dutch female artists creating new works in response to historical pieces from the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection. The collaboration addresses the underrepresentation of women in museum collections, building on the success of the first edition in 2024. Curated by artist Louise te Poele with V&A curators, the exhibition includes paintings, sculpture, digital works, and photography. Programming includes talks and tours at the V&A, with free admission and a suggested donation.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs from November 22, 2025 to January 12, 2026 at Saatchi Gallery in London
- Features 10 contemporary Dutch female artists responding to historical works from V&A collection
- Addresses historical underrepresentation of women artists in museum collections
- Collaboration between Saatchi Gallery, V&A, SMAG Foundation, and Dutch Embassy
- Includes expanded programming with talks and tours at the V&A
Entities
Artists
- Lily de Bont
- Anya Janssen
- Bobbi Essers
- Femmy Otten
- Bregje Sliepenbeek
- Margriet van Breevoort
- Larissa Esvelt
- Audrey Large
- Louise te Poele
Institutions
- Saatchi Gallery
- Victoria and Albert Museum
- SMAG Foundation
- Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the United Kingdom
- Mondriaan Fund
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Netherlands