N_W Art Gallery was founded by brothers Caspar and Thijs, driven by their interest in art and design. Introduced to the world of modern art at an early age, their journey of discovery began long ago. Today, they've transformed their shared passion into opportunities for artists, meanwhile fulfilling their own desire to create new experiences for art enthusiasts and themselves.
The gallery is located at Westeinde 22 in The Hague, a place with a rich artistic history. N_W (pronounced "new") continues this tradition by exploring the diverse contributions that various artists and art forms can bring. From exhibitions in the gallery to collaborations and events at different locations that connect art enthusiasts, N_W aims to foster interaction within the art community, uniting and promoting both emerging and established artists. Open Saturdays 12:00 - 17:00

HOOGTIJ #81 Order from lines
May 23, 2025
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May 23, 2025
As part of The Hague’s contemporary art tour Hoogtij #81, N_W Art Gallery presents 'Order from Lines' — a preview of the new exhibition 'Between the Lines' where five artists explore abstraction through line, space, and structure. From analog photography that frames the world as composition (Daniel Heikens & Isabelle Backer), to long-exposure light works that draw in time (Jean-Marc Spaans); from the quiet minimalism of refined line and form (Tineke Porck), to bold sculptural gestures that blur function and material (Lenny Stöpp) — this exhibition invites viewers to look beyond surface and form, and find meaning in what lies between. Visit 24 art spaces across The Hague’s city centre during HOOGTIJ: from white cube galleries to underground studios; from established institutions to experimental artist-run spaces. Participating spaces include: …ism space, 1646, Atelier Ferron, Billytown, Bronco, Das Leben am Haverkamp, Dürst Britt & Mayhew, Galerie Maurits van de Laar, Galerie Sophie, Kunstbar, Maldoror, Nest in Laak, N_W Art Gallery, Page Not Found, Paradise, Projektruimte WEST END, Quartair, Refunc, Ruimtevaart, Sis Josip Galerie, Stroom Den Haag, The Balcony, West Den Haag

Between the lines
May 24, 2025
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August 16, 2025
Between the Lines brings together five contemporary artists who each explore the expressive and conceptual possibilities of abstract visual language. Across diverse media — from photography to sculpture — the exhibition reveals how abstraction, often built around line and structure, can evoke rhythm, movement, and spatial tension in unexpected ways. Daniel Heikens and Isabelle Backer both use analog photography to capture striking compositions discovered within the environment. While Heikens focuses on urban geometries and spatial tension, Backer subtly transforms everyday details into near-abstract images that question our perception of the familiar. Jean-Marc Spaans creates painterly works using long-exposure photography and neon light trails. His images record motion over time, turning light into sweeping gestures that recall both performance and painting. Minimalism and restraint define the work of Tineke Porck, whose delicate drawings and objects reduce form to its essentials. Her visual language is one of balance and silence, inviting viewers into a space of quiet observation and reflection. In contrast, Lenny Stöpp pushes against convention with sculptural works that challenge form and function. Through playful transformations of material and scale, his pieces navigate the boundary between object and idea. Together, these artists offer a multifaceted exploration of abstraction — not only as a visual strategy, but as a way of seeing, thinking, and experiencing the world. Between the Lines invites viewers to slow down, to look again, and to find meaning in the spaces where nothing seems to be.