The municipality continues to maintain significant paper archives despite the general shift towards digital information storage. This overview explores the persistence of physical records and their preservation within the municipal administration.
Based on reporting by amsterdam. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
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.
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.
This column discusses the film Spinoza and the musical Cabaret, both of which explore historical themes of freedom and social progress that remain relevant today. By reflecting on the fictionalized friendship between Spinoza and Rembrandt in 17th-century Amsterdam and the enduring messages of Cabaret, the author finds comfort in the persistence of these vital human ideals.
The IDFA documentary festival warns that rising hotel VAT and tourist taxes are making it difficult to host international cultural events in Amsterdam. Festival director Cees van 't Hullenaar states that these costs are pricing the city out of the competitive event market.
Children's book author and actor Kevin Hassing discusses his favorite local spots in Amsterdam and the ongoing musical tour of his popular series. He highlights his preferred eateries and shops while noting his personal affinity for dachshunds in the city.
We would like to use Google Analytics cookies to see how the site is used. They are optional — decline and no cookies are set. Privacy Policy