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
Architecture, Art and Design in Rotterdam – A Visual Impression
Architecture, Art and Design in Rotterdam A Visual Impression Located just a one-hour train-ride from Amsterdam the modern Dutch city of Rotterdam, is one of those places that’s worth adding to your itinerary when you’re in The Netherlands. Here’s our visual impression of the second largest city of The Netherlands, which is famous for it’s architecture, maritime heritage and extensive … 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
Amsterdam’s Hidden Gem: Ons Lieve Heer op de Solder Church
A Hidden Treasure of Tolerance In the Heart of Amsterdam’s Red Light District You live in a city for many-many years, consider yourself a local expert knowing “everything and a bit” in town and still, occasionally you come across attractions that just makes your imaginary jaw drop. A clear sign if any that you came across a truly hidden gem. … Read More
Amsterdam’s Museumnacht: Art Accessible For All
It’s that time of the year again, when the spookiness hits the streets of Amsterdam, when the mist should be hanging heavily over the canals, the shades longer than usually and it’s dead quiet on the streets. Spooky Halloween time? Except this year, of course, when instead of mist we have the warmest ever recorded start to November ever recorded … Read More
The Global Affordable Art Fair Sensation
The Global Affordable Art Fair Sensation If you compared it to other sectors the commercial art world was backwards, I used to go around art fairs in London in my twenties and I felt I wasn’t being catered for. There I was, with no formal art training but the desire to buy art, and no one was on hand to … Read More
Art Outside Our Own Door: Art Destination Amsterdam and Beyond
Art Outside Our Own Door: Art Destination Amsterdam And Beyond Amsterdam is a compact city with loads on offer, all within a relatively small area. If you are in for a treat, you barely have to worry about where to steer your exploration, at any given point you won’t be far from where you need to be. It’s … Read More
An Art Day at the Kröller-Müller Museum
What if we told you that you can spend a day among close to a hundred Van Gogh original paintings and a few thousand other famous modern art works of great importance from a wide range of different “isms”? Still not enough you say? What about later in the day (or earlier, if you so prefer) a stroll around one … Read More
Art Events In Amsterdam: More than “Just” Van Gogh
Art Events In Amsterdam More than “Just” Van Gogh Heading to Amsterdam for the weekend? Or maybe you happen to live in the city of canals? In either case, there’s plenty to do if you are interested in art and great exhibitions. To give you ideas of what’s currently buzzing on the art scene in the Dutch capital, … Read More