About
What to expect
Wall of Tears is a memorial by American artist Phil Buehler for 18,457 children killed in Gaza.
It shows their names in order, with photos and stories based on The Guardian and The Washington Post.
- Names run along a 10-metre-wide outdoor wall.
- Opening presented by Phil Buehler and Plein Theater.
- It comes to Amsterdam for the first time.
- Entry is free; tickets are € 0.
Questions
When does Public artwork opening: Wall of Tears start and end?
Public artwork opening: Wall of Tears runs Sunday, 1 November 2026, 14:00 until 15:00.
Where is Public artwork opening: Wall of Tears?
Public artwork opening: Wall of Tears takes place at Plein Theater, Sajetplein 39, Amsterdam.
How much are tickets for Public artwork opening: Wall of Tears?
Public artwork opening: Wall of Tears is free to enter.
How do I RSVP?
RSVP via the Plein Theater page: **plein-theater.nl
The description also links to **plein-theater.stager.co
What is Wall of Tears?
It is a public artwork by Phil Buehler and a memorial to 18,457 children killed in Gaza.
It lists their names in the order they were killed between 7 October 2023 and 19 July 2025.
The first name is Wesam Iyad Mohammed Abu Fsaife, a 14-year-old boy; the last is Sabah Omar Saad al-Masri, an eight-year-old girl.
Photos and stories of individual children appear between the names.
It was first shown in Brooklyn, New York, on 29 January 2026, then in Australia, London, San Francisco, Mexico and New Jersey.
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Getting there
Plein Theater, Sajetplein 39, 1091 GC Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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