VU Art collection

What distinguishes the VU Art Collection is the interaction between art and science. Art reflects the human subjective experience of reality, while science examines reality by analysing data. This combination leads to insights into ourselves and the world around us, and to new perspectives on current social issues. Through exhibitions, commissions, and acquisitions, VU Amsterdam has created a distinctive collection that consolidates VU's identity. On display on campus are works by, amongst others, Sophie Steengracht, Wafae Ahalouch el Keriasti, and Simone Hoàng

Art policy
Since 1967, VU Amsterdam has maintained a proactive art policy. Besides bringing together current artistic and scientific research, for example in the VU ART SCIENCE gallery, the collection is used educationally for art-based learning. The VU collaborates with various social partners and art academies such as the Gerrit Rietveld Academy, the Sandberg Institute and the Rijksakademie, as well as commissioning artists. Artworks on the VU campus contribute to the positioning of VU Amsterdam as a high-quality institution of knowledge and a place to exchange different perspectives.

History
In the late 1960s, VU Amsterdam moved from the Amsterdam city center to the Zuidas district. The Executive Board back then brought art and culture to the campus to create a livelier environment. Thanks to the freedom that prevailed, VU Amsterdam was soon seen as a platform for experimentation and innovation. As a result, the collection provides a good overview of social and artistic developments since the 1960s.