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 …
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10 Facts You Should Know About Friesland
In 2018 not one city, no a whole province was one of the European Capitals of Culture. This European Capital of Culture 2018 was one of the most northern provinces in The Netherlands, namely the …
Must-See Art Exhibitions In The Netherlands 2020
After a period of silence we are back again with our yearly selection of must-see exhibitions in The Netherlands 2020. Since we are pretty early this time, we also add a bit of 2019 still. …
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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 …
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The Cube Houses of Rotterdam
If you’ve ever been to both Rotterdam and Amsterdam, you know exactly what we mean with the big contrast between the two cities. While Amsterdam is all cute and traditional in its architecture, Rotterdam is …
‘Keith Haring. The Political Line’ Visits Rotterdam
Keith Haring’s Voice from the Eighties Echoes in our Present Keith Haring. The Political Line. Rotterdam Kunsthal – September 20 2015 to February 7 2016 More than 30 years later Haring’s works return to the city …
Street Art Moving People
Street Art Moving People You might see them at the bus stop, in the supermarket, the park or even while travelling by train or subway en route to their next destination. Their collective name is …
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 …
2015 Must-See Art Exhibitions in The Netherlands
2015 Must-See Art Exhibitions In The Netherlands (updated June 2015) It’s the start of a new year with new exciting exhibitions, activities and travels ahead of us. A moment for the members of the ArtSmart …
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 …
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 …
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 …