Keukenhof, Tulip Fields and Dutch History Spring is almost here and there’s really no better place for observing it in its full bloom than at the garden of the Netherlands, Keukenhof. It’s not an excursion we do frequently: the Dutch of us, Lydian, has in fact never even been here until our visit in 2014, and for the Amsterdam expat, Pal, this … Read More
The Zaanse Schans and Its Windmills through Dutch Art and History
The Zaanse Schans and Its Windmills Through Dutch Art and History The other day we jumped on our bikes and rode out to one of the main touristic highlights of The Netherlands: the windmills at the Zaanse Schans. If you are only familiar with the central parts of Amsterdam, you will be surprised to learn how easy it is … Read More
Must-See Art Exhibitions In The Netherlands 2016
Must-See Art Exhibitions In The Netherlands 2016 With 2016 well on its way and some weeks of hibernation behind us, it’s about time to have a look at what’s going on in terms of art events and exhibitions in The Netherlands this year. As in the previous years there’s a lot being organized in our tiny country again, with famous … Read More
Fashion in The Netherlands – Exhibitions Fall/Winter 2015
Fashion in The Netherlands Exhibitions Fall/ Winter 2015 After a little summer break we’re back with the ArtSmart Roundtable. This month the theme is fashion, a topic that can be interpreted in many different ways, as you can see from the fashion exhibitions taking place in The Netherlands this fall and winter – including the exciting launch of Holland’s first … Read More
Banksy Exhibition in Amsterdam: His Street Art World Comes to the Lionel Gallery
Banksy’s World Coming to Amsterdam Banksy – you know that famous guy from Bristol that nobody seems to know, who instigates us to think and observe our world a bit differently through his street art creations? – is in our town of Amsterdam for the coming four weeks. Maybe not in person, but definitely in spirit: the Lionel Gallery on Amsterdam’s Nieuwe Spiegelstraat arranges an unauthorised exhibition … Read More
Popular Free Outdoor Events In Amsterdam This Summer
Popular Free Outdoor Events In Amsterdam This Summer Although you may not believe it when you arrive to Amsterdam on one of these mid-June days, the summer has in fact arrived, although that’s still only according to our calendars. The last couple of weeks actually felt a bit more like autumn, yet better weather seems to be on its way. … Read More
ArtZuid: Amsterdam’s International Sculpture Route
ArtZuid Amsterdam’s International Sculpture Route The summer is about to start again in Amsterdam (not as it feels like it now in early June), which usually means that the regular attractions in the centre of the Dutch capital are getting more and more crowded. For those who’d like to avoid the hustle and bustle of the city centre for a … Read More
How The Night Watch and Art In General Survived The Second World War
How The Night Watch and Art In General Survived The Second World War Just about a month ago the art world was shocked by one of the worst cases of deliberate destruction of an historic site since the Second World War, when the Islamic Party destroyed the Palace of Ashurnasirpal II in Nimrud, Iraq. Nimrud, being the seat of the … Read More
The End of De Slang, Amsterdam’s Creative Snake House
The End of De Slang Amsterdam’s Creative Snake House I believe it was on the first day of the New Year some years ago that I stumbled upon this explosion of colours in the midst of the Amsterdam city centre for the first time. While I probably cycled along the building several times before, mostly at night, what captivated me … Read More
The Big Six Among the Amsterdam Art Venues
Art Highlights in the City of the Canals The Big Six among the Amsterdam Art Venues You have too little time with too much to fill it with? Amsterdam, just like any other city, has loads to offer, but it would be a shame saying that certain things are not just that much more fantastic than some others. It’s not to … Read More
Late Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum
Late Rembrandt at the Rijksmuseum Upon stepping into the first room of the Rijksmuseum‘s new stunning Philips-wing you right away find yourself curiously being gazed upon by three pairs of eyes. All three of them belong to the same person and they have been fixed in the same position for some 350 years, but never before in the same room. The … Read More
Amsterdam Light Festival 2014-2015
Amsterdam Light Festival 2014-2015 The Dutch Capital Illuminated Yes, also in Amsterdam it’s soon Christmas again, which means the streets are fully decorated with festive Christmas decoration. As soon as it becomes dark the Christmas lights are lit everywhere, giving that cozy Christmasy feeling we’re all so familiar with. Yet, this is not all you’ll find in regards to lights … Read More
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