Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Amsterdam and the Italian Studies Working Group (WIS) present "A multicultural island - The Archeology of Sicily during the Byzantine, Islamic and Norman periods". Lecture by Prof. dr. dr. Joanita Vroom, Professor of Archeology of Medieval and Early Modern Eurasia Faculty of Archeology Leiden University. The event will be held […]

Pavel Fuksa is a highly successful graphic designer, illustrator and creative director. His client list is like a who’s who of top international brands and includes such names as Nike, Facebook, Lego and Google. In this broad-ranging chat Fuksa (39) discusses his creative process and distinctive style, which brings a fresh spin to classic Czechoslovak […]

To end Institut Francais' special program for the French Presidency of the European Union with a bang, they have devised an exceptional series of activities for the month of May: “A Mirror for Europe – Beyond Kitsch? ". We know the values ​​that Europe upholds and which today are more important than ever. How do […]

The exhibition explores the world of the bicycle as a means of transport in the city and as a healthy and sustainable means of transport for everyone. In addition to its aesthetic value, the exhibition also has significance as a tribute to and advocacy for liveable and safe urban areas. The selection of photos shown […]

About the book What a scandal: Prof. Dr. Saraswati is white! It couldn't be worse. Just before the Professor of Postcolonial Studies in Düsseldorf had been the 'goddess' of all debates about identity - and had described herself as a person of color. As if Sally Rooney, Beyoncé and Frantz Fanon were watching Sex Education […]

Healing & Dealing is a two-part project taking place this spring in Brussels and Helsinki. Dealing will be part of the Stop Hatred Now Festival in Helsinki, focusing on white people and encouraging them to take responsibility for their part within structural white supremacy. Healing will be organised in Brussels as a mirror event to […]

Homage to Federico Fellini - Concert by the orchestra Camerata Strumentale dei Solisti di Prato maecic The Italian Cultural Institute in Amsterdam, in collaboration with CIDIM (Italian National Music Committee) presents the concert "Homage to Federico Fellini" by the orchestra Camerata Strumentale dei Solisti di Prato conducted by Luigi Piovano. The concert that was already […]

The Czech organisation Startpoint prize for European art graduates offers space to recently graduated artists from all over Europe. A selected number of artists, amongst them Adam Hejduk from the Czech Republic, will exhibit in Arti et Amicitiae in Amsterdam. The opening night will take place on Friday 3 June 2022 from 7 p.m. The […]

Leiden Shorts is the second short film festival in the Netherlands. Over the last 13 years, it has grown into a broad and high-quality festival. Every year, Leiden Shorts receives over 1200 submissions from over 70 countries around the world. The festival curates different side events – such as lectures, workshops and events – and […]

This year the Festival is working with Nicolas Stemann from Schauspielhaus Zürich as associate artist. The Schauspielhaus ZH crew will travel to Amsterdam for several guest performances listed below:  -      10-12 June: Der Besuch der Alten Dame, Nicolas Stemann, Schauspielhaus Zürich (ITA Amsterdam) -       14/15 June: Contre-Enguête, Nicolas Stemann, Theatre Vidi Lausanne (ITA Amsterdam) -       17-18 June: Moby […]

ONLY OPEN TO MEMBERS OF ASOHA OR THE UNIÓN DEL BENELUX Did you know that there is a Spanish association in The Hague? Together they speak Spanish and talk about the Spanish language and culture. In 2020, the Spanish association (Asoha) had their 100th birthday, which they are celebrating this year. The event will take […]

This summer, La Vuelta, the Tour of Spain, will start on Dutch soil and will pass through 3 cities: Utrecht, Breda and Den Bosch. In this context, we organize a program with various lectures by Spanish and Dutch artists and art professionals, in which the meeting between the current art and culture of both countries […]

The fourth meeting of the series The writer as protagonist is with Seville writer Sara Mesa, one of the most awarded young writers in Spanish literature. She will be interviewed by literary critic Ger Groot, accompanied by Nadia Ramer, the Dutch translator of her work. Sara Mesa is a writer and journalist and has published […]

EU-Sámi Week takes place in Brussels from 20th to 22nd June 2022 for the first time ever. The aim of the week is to strengthen the relationship between Sápmi and the EU. The EU Sámi Week is designed to be the first prominent step towards raising awareness among EU decision-makers about the need to include […]

Various renowned individuals from the Czech Republic and elsewhere in Europe participate in this project, 'Visions for Europe,' to mark the 2022 Czech presidency of the Council of the European Union. These people are featured in short videos, of a minute long, in which they discuss their ‘Vision for Europe’; a specific idea that relates to […]

Investigating Roofs as Urban Spaces How can we create a sustainable city? Like many larger cities, Rotterdam and Hamburg face problems such as a lack of space and climate problems. Moreover, the question of whether the city still belongs to everyone is being asked increasingly loudly. Cities must also seek solutions to climate change (heat, […]

A concert tour of the Czech noise-rock trio sinks debuting in The Netherlands. Organised by Yugoturism and supported by the Czech Centre Rotterdam. The last-year tour postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic and happening now. It is not often that we can see Czech musicians in Dutch concert halls. Just because the Eurosonic Noorderslag festival with […]

In both the Netherlands and Switzerland, roughly three quarters of the population live in urban areas. Cities face similar challenges to renew and renovate the existing housing stock to deal with climate change, densification and growth in already built-up areas, and, last but not least, to tackle the affordability of housing, also against the background […]