The Rijksmuseum in the Netherlands is hosting an exhibition titled Willem de Kooning at Work, which explores the creative process of the renowned postwar artist. Featuring 120 works, the collection reveals that De Kooning was a dedicated draftsman whose style was often less abstract than previously perceived.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Five queer residents of Amsterdam have shared personal testimonies describing a rising climate of hate, intimidation, and violence against the LGBTQ+ community. These individuals report that anti-queer sentiment is becoming increasingly normalized among both youth and adults throughout the Netherlands.
Café-Restaurant Amsterdam is celebrating its anniversary while managing a high-volume service that sees around six hundred reservations on weekend days. The kitchen staff maintains a fast-paced environment to handle the constant influx of food orders.
The year 1996 is highlighted as a transformative period for Amsterdam, marked by significant infrastructure projects like the Amsterdam Arena and the initial planning for the Noord/Zuidlijn. This era also saw the launch of the Canal Parade and the rise of new cultural trends that helped shift the city toward a more metropolitan status.
The 1995 discovery of a hidden suitcase in an Amsterdam attic revealed the secret NSB past of local resident Willy Breurken. Researcher Merel Ligtelijn discovered that Breurken, who grew up in poverty, had turned to National Socialism as a result of her difficult background.
Devanshu Dalmia, a 34-year-old from Mumbai, has moved to Amsterdam twice for work and chose to return both times because he felt welcomed. He is now focused on raising awareness about the high levels of stress and burnout affecting people in the city.
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