Exhibition archive · Amsterdam · 14–18 April 2025
Five Nights brought Max Zorn’s tape artworks and live creation to Gallery@ in Amsterdam. This is the original exhibition page; its visiting hours, invitations and availability refer to April 2025.
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“Five Nights” – Solo Show
After more than a decade of museum shows and art fairs from Miami to Hong Kong, Max Zorn returns to Amsterdam for his first ever solo exhibition — one room, the original city, and for five exclusive nights only, the rare chance to see him create live, tape and light in hand, the way it all began.
Join us between April 14th – 18th at Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat 27-HS, 1052 LB Amsterdam. Grab a drink, meet the artist, and see ten years of his tape art up close, some pieces available for purchase. Drinks provided.
Exhibition Schedule
Monday, April 14
Opening – Part I (FULLY BOOKED)
Opening – Part II (FULLY BOOKED)
Tuesday, April 15
12 – 7 pm: Public Preview (RSPV appreciated)
7– 10 pm: After Hours Special (Limited Availability)
Wednesday, April 16
12 – 7 pm: Public Visiting Hours (RSVP appreciated )
7 – 10 pm: VIP Party (FULLY BOOKED)
Thursday, April 17
12 – 7 pm: Public Visiting Hours (RSVP appreciated)
7 – 10 pm: Evening Affair, “Caribbean Nights” theme (Limited Availability)
Friday, April 18
12 – 6 pm: Closing – Part I (RSVP appreciated)
Closing II (FULLY BOOKED)
The Artist
In 2011, a grainy YouTube video went viral, showing an Amsterdam artist slicing ordinary packing tape into glowing images, set against a gritty hip-hop beat. Then, under the cover of night, he climbed street lamps throughout the city, turning them into luminous showcases for his creations.
Within days, Max Zorn’s quiet nighttime experiments were suddenly in demand by international galleries, celebrities, and art collectors from New York to Miami to Hong Kong. CNN features followed, then TEDx, CBS… NBC… they all went after the story. But while their portrayed a rebellious street-art sensation, the truth was way simpler, more personal… each luminous piece had started as a message intended for just one person.
The Exhibition
Crafted from layers of glowing tape, Max Zorn’s artworks unfold like cinematic daydreams—where longing glances, and city lights flicker quietly like secret confessions
At the exhibition, you’ll encounter around 20 illuminated artworks—from striking large-scale pieces featured in international museums, to intimate, never-before-seen creations framed charmingly in champagne crates and vintage cigar boxes—all glowing softly in Max Zorn’s signature style.
The Organizers
The event is hosted by Gallery@. Gallery@ is the art gallery arm of AGI Denim, a leader in Pakistan’s denim industry. The gallery’s mission is to champion artists and celebrate art.
The family-owned company is providing the gallery and logistics support, including materials and marketing.
“It is our honor to participate in spotlighting an artist of Max Zorn’s caliber for our denim world,” says Henry Wong, who serves as gallery director for gallery@ AGI Denim and as VP of Product Development & Marketing for AGI Denim. “We have timed the exhibition to coincide with a period when all of the denim world gets together in Amsterdam to see the latest technology and trends the industry has to offer and immerse in the culture the city has to offer. We couldn’t think of a better artist to help us celebrate than Max, who is so beloved here.”
