From May 22 to June 21, 2026, The Hague city centre will once again transform into a dynamic open-air museum with BlowUp Jubilee , the high-profile anniversary of the art exhibition BlowUp Art Den Haag. This special edition celebrates the fifth anniversary of the iconic inflatable art expo and brings together all the highlights of the past years in one grand visual spectacle.
BlowUp Jubilee is a unique outdoor exhibition where air, color, and design take center stage. Throughout The Hague Museum Quarter — particularly around the Lange Voorhout and the Hofvijver — the playful and monumental artworks demonstrate how art can play with scale, volume, and form. The twenty installations were designed by national and international artists.
Art that embraces the air
Curator Mary Hessing: “This anniversary edition marks a milestone: all the iconic BlowUp works from the past five years return, providing an overview of the evolution of this popular art project. Previous editions attracted thousands of visitors and generated significant international media attention. WithBlowUp Jubilee , we are building on that success, and young and old can once again experience free art in public space.”
Artists and works
Highlights include the colorful cylinders in a glass container Compressed Cylinders by Raw Color, the enormous yellow ‘donut’ De altijd klopt mooie kalender by John Körmeling, the gigantic purple curl for Pulchri Kijk altijd in de juiste richting by Kiki and Joost, the bright pink pavilion Gazebo by Sigrid Calon, the giant red spiked headdress Crested by Steve Messam, the reflective Eggs by Marcel Wanders, and the floating cooking pot Als een pan in het water by Studio Job.
The artists and designers participating in BlowUp Jubilee are:
• Raw Color
• Marcel Wanders
• Studio Job
• Yamuna Forzani
• Paul Cournet (Cloud)
• Kiki & Joost
• Sigrid Calon
• Steve Messam
• Theo Botschuijver
• Studio Mieke Meijer
• Adrianus Kundert
• Fransje Killaars
• Eugenie Boon
• John Körmeling
• and other surprising contributions that play with air, color, and form
Mary Hessing: “This diversity of artists makes BlowUp Jubilee a captivating mix of visual expression and playful interaction — ideal for art lovers, families, and visitors who want to experience The Hague in a different way.”
BlowUp Art Den Haag is part of the BinnenhofBuiten project, an initiative by The Hague & Partners commissioned by the Municipality of The Hague that makes culture and art accessible during the renovation of the Binnenhof. The free outdoor exhibition has taken place annually in the Museum Quarter of The Hague since 2022.
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