SPECTACULAR COUTURE EXHIBITION
Thierry Mugler: Couture Time A first in Europe! The exhibition “Thierry Mugler: Couture Time” follows the career of this exceptional creative spirit who revolutionized fashion with his morphological and futuristic style and glamorous, sculptural and elegant silhouettes. More than 150 outfits from the period between 1977 and 2014 can be admired, most of which are […]
Vaccinating: Yes!/No? at the Natural History Museum
Of the many hotly debated topics today, one that appears quite often is the question of vaccinations. Should we still trust vaccines to keep us and our children healthy? How can we make an informed decision with so many controversial opinions in the media? You can start by visiting the “Vaccinating Yes! / No?” exhibition […]
The Hoodie at Het Nieuwe Instituut
Everyone has donned the forever comfortable classic, the hoodie, at some point in their life. Originally created in the 1930s as a useful uniform for workmen, today, the hoodie can be seen almost everywhere. From sports fields to catwalks, it has infiltrated society and, inevitably, brought about societal, cultural and political implications. Who knew such […]
Dealing with Drugs at the Maritime Museum
Most Dutch people will agree that when talking to foreigners, the conversation is guaranteed to include tulips, Amsterdam, cheese… and drugs. Since cannabis became available for recreational use in the 1970s, the Netherlands has become a global icon for drugs. Unfortunately, the scope of this title expands beyond cannabis. According to the 2019 European Drug […]
New Habitat at the Natural History Museum
Imagined Habitats While on Borneo, photographer and artist Erik Hijweege witnessed the illegal destruction of the rainforest to make way for palm oil plantations. Shocked, Hijweege was inspired to create awareness about the destruction of such habitats. In his photo series, “New Habitat”, Hijweege provides sanctuary for displaced animals by relocating endangered species to new […]
Tall Stories at the Nederlands Fotomuseum
The Nederlands Fotomuseum would not be possible without amateur photographer Hein Wertheimer’s 22 million guilder donation. (The Dutch guilder was used in the Netherlands prior to the euro.) Prudent Wertheimer saved his guilders wisely and put the resulting tidy fortune to good use by donating it all to the establishment of the Nederlands Fotomuseum. From […]
Masterly! at the Kunsthal
“Masterly!” at the Kunsthal presents the works of some of the most famous painters in history: Rembrandt, Pisarro, Rubens, Van Gogh, Basquiat, Delacroix, Saenredam and Goltzius. More than 130 drawings and sketches will be dusted off and dressed up to be presented from 7 December to 29 March. Due to the delicate condition of these […]
CHRISTMAS MUSIC AT SEAMEN’S CHURCH
Julie & Andreas’ traditional Christmas Concert Julie and Andreas are not only sister and brother, but also a musical duo. Julie plays the harp and Andreas plays the bandoneon. Two instruments that you don’t hear together that often, but Julie and Andreas combine their styles and have created an innovative sound between folk, tango and […]
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK
The Rod Stewart Story Rod Stewart, one of the big icons of rock music, finally gets the show he deserves. In The Rod Stewart Story you not only learn about his life, but get to know the music of a world star who scored an immense list of hits in the seventies and eighties, among […]
ALL ABOUT TATTOOS
Ink ‘n Art Tattoo Convention The Rotterdam Tattoo Convention has always attracted people. During this 10th edition, tattoo artists of all ages, industry sellers, entertainers, and clothing and ink lovers will come together at the Ahoy building in Rotterdam. The Rotterdam Tattoo Convention is a cross-section of the best in the tattoo industry. New-school and […]
