
A New Chapter in the Career of Robbie Williams
Born in Stoke-on-Trent, England, Robbie Williams rose to international fame as a member of the pop group Take That before launching a solo career that would make him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Now, through art, Robbie opens another deeply personal chapter in his creative life.
Moco Amsterdam Presents ‘Pride and Self Prejudice’
This Moco Museum art exhibition marks Robbie’s first official presentation as a visual artist. With humour and radical honesty, Williams offers visitors a chance to step inside his mind and witness the complex emotional layers behind the celebrity persona.
The Intersection of Fame and Mental Health
Through self-deprecating humour and bold visuals, Robbie unpacks years of battling anxiety, external pressure, and the conflicting emotions tied to fame. His candid artwork encourages audiences to reflect on their own experiences with vulnerability and acceptance.
Crowded Mind Meets Creative Clarity
While “Confessions of a Crowded Mind” will follow in Barcelona, it was at Moco Museum Amsterdam where Robbie’s visual journey began. “Pride and Self-Prejudice” is more than an art exhibition, it’s a meditation on what it means to be human, flawed, and evolving.
From Music Icon to Visual Artist
After years of songwriting and performance, Williams has turned his energy to painting, exploring new artistic expressions that combine wit, emotion, and symbolism. His debut exhibition shows that he is as fearless with a paintbrush as he is with a microphone.
Facing Inner Demons Through Art
Pieces like I Deserve Every Drop of Love and Your Mental Illness show how Robbie transforms inner demons into art that inspires empathy, strength, and self-love. These artworks serve as visual affirmations that mental health struggles can lead to growth and transformation.
A Visual Diary of a Pop Legend
Williams’ artistic work reads like a visual diary: filled with humour, sadness, fear, and hope. From sketchy self-portraits to caricatured confessions, each piece is a window into the soul of someone who refuses to be defined by his demons.
Embracing Authenticity
What sets Robbie’s art apart is his willingness to show all parts of himself. His commitment to being authentic and vulnerable invites visitors to reflect on their own inner narratives and shed the shame often associated with emotional or mental struggles.
The Power of Self Love and Self Acceptance
The exhibition is not only about struggle, it’s about healing. Through bold colours, stark lines, and textual declarations, Robbie encourages visitors to embrace self-love as a necessary act of resilience and power.
Mental Health in the Public Eye
As someone whose career has been in the spotlight, Robbie’s willingness to create art around mental health topics is both timely and brave. The exhibition contributes to a broader conversation about the need for empathy and understanding in today’s world.
Robbie Williams: More Than Just Music
Known for hits like “Angels” and “Feel,” Robbie Williams has always connected deeply with audiences. His visual artworks extend that connection, transforming his personal journey into a shared experience that resonates with fans and art lovers alike.
Expect the Unexpected
This is not a conventional exhibition. Visitors can expect a mix of irony, heartbreak, humour, and hope. The works challenge societal norms and gently nudge us toward greater compassion for others and ourselves.
Robbie’s message is clear: embracing imperfection leads to freedom. In “Pride and Self-Prejudice,” he shows how life’s most painful moments can fuel our most powerful transformations.








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Open Hours
Monday – Sunday: 09:00 – 20:00
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Duration
Approximately 60 minutes.
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Location
Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam (Museum Square). Get directions via this link.
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Audio Guide
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