W139 is a leading production and presentation space for contemporary art in the centre of Amsterdam that has been paving the way for experimentation and new modes of autonomy, self-organisation, and collectivity within the arts for 44 years. Since its founding in 1979—when the monumental building was squatted by a collective of artists—W139 has remained embedded in an engaged and intergenerational community of makers. As an artist-driven organisation, W139 puts experimentation at the forefront—providing space for artists to take risks and realise experimental, urgent, and ambitious projects. As a platform for dialogue and encounter, W139 supports artistic dissent and facilitates radical imagination and solidarity. Situated in an increasingly gentrified area, W139 offers a rare yet accessible stage for experimental contemporary art in the city centre of Amsterdam. As an incubator for the arts, W139’s programme responds to contemporary issues while simultaneously being anchored in a rich cultural history. Our programming includes large-scale exhibitions and public events—initiated and organised in collaboration with a diverse group of makers—as well as projects selected via open calls.
| Website | http://www.w139.nl |
| Revenue | $1 million |
| Employees | 30 (12 on RocketReach) |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Address | 139 Warmoesstraat, Amsterdam, Noord Holland 1012, NL |
| Phone | +31 20 622 9434 |
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| Industry | Artists and Writers, Flowers, Gifts & Specialty Stores, Retail |
| Web Rank | 1 Million |
| Keywords | Contemporary Art, Art Space, Art Gallery, Art Production, Arts Center, Creative Space, Art Presentation, Experimental Art, Independent Art, Avant-Garde Art, Modern Art, New Media Art, Performance Art, Installation Art, Visual Arts, Arts Venue, Art Events, Cultural Center, Artistic Community |
| Competitors | Tate, MOCA | The Museum of Contemporary Art, White Cube, Stedelijk Museum, Van Abbemuseum, De Appel, Framer Framed, Kunsthalle Wien, Kunsthal Extra City, Dunedin Public Art Gallery +33 more (view full list) |
| SIC | SIC Code 59 Companies, SIC Code 599 Companies |
| NAICS | NAICS Code 453 Companies, NAICS Code 45 Companies, NAICS Code 459 Companies |
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The W139 annual revenue was $1 million in 2026.
Annette Wolfsberger is the Director of W139.
12 people are employed at W139.
W139 is based in Amsterdam, Noord Holland.
The NAICS codes for W139 are [453, 45, 459].
The SIC codes for W139 are [59, 599].