Jazz saxophonist Jasper Blom has released a new trio album titled WonderYears, which reimagines the music of Stevie Wonder. The release aligns with Wonder's upcoming concert at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam later this month.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
In 1952, the Jewish Amsterdam-based photographer Maria Austria documented Moluccan families living in the former Westerbork camp. Her work is currently featured in an exhibition at the Herinneringscentrum Kamp Westerbork, where her niece and a survivor who lived there as a child reflect on the images.
Twelve women have accused Omid Kahali, the former director of festival organization Sona, of sexual misconduct. Kahali recently stepped down from his position at the company, which is responsible for popular events like No Art and Wavy.
The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is presenting a major retrospective on the British-American artist James McNeill Whistler, known for his nonconformist approach to traditional painting. The exhibition explores how Whistler prioritized aesthetic harmony over anatomical accuracy, frequently challenging critics and clients with his unconventional style.
The Italian presence in Amsterdam has expanded rapidly in recent years, reflecting a long history of migration that began with medieval Lombard bankers. From historical clandestine churches and specialized trades like chimney sweeping to the enduring architectural craftsmanship of terrazzo floors, Italian influence is woven throughout the city's urban landscape.
An exhibition at Museum Huis Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam explores how the residence's 18th-century owners profited from the colonial slave trade. The display details how the city's canal district served as a major center for the plantation economy.
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