Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Anne gets adults playing outside again: 'people are longing for community'
Anne Ruitenberg started a casual, community-based table tennis group in Badhoevedorp that has grown to include twenty residents. The initiative aims to combat loneliness by providing a low-threshold s...
Amsterdam then and now: the site of the shop that inspired the expression ‘Winkel van Sinkel’
The Winkel van Sinkel, established in Amsterdam in 1822 by Anton Sinkel, was the city's first department store and introduced modern concepts like fixed prices and large display windows. Although the ...
Dutchman Floris works with Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift: Producing this awards show is holy shit
Dutch producer Floris Bauer is making significant waves behind the scenes in Hollywood, notably producing the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards. He has established a successful career collaborating with...
Piet has been waiting 62 years for news about his missing brother: will he get closure?
The recent exhumation of unidentified remains on Texel has given new hope to two individuals seeking closure for brothers who went missing at sea decades ago. By providing DNA samples, they hope to fi...
Many young people fishing: "In the predator fishing world, we are known as Zanderdam"
Fishing is seeing a significant rise in popularity among young people in Amsterdam, with the local angling association recording thousands of new members. The city has even gained the nickname Zanderd...
Sylvester Stallone struggled with an eating disorder: 'Couldn't keep anything down'
Sylvester Stallone opened up about struggling with an eating disorder and doping to maintain extreme fitness levels during the filming of Rocky III. The actor also discussed the physical cost of his c...
Most Golden Calf nominations for Joe Speedboot (9) and Truly Naked (7)
Joe Speedboot and Truly Naked have emerged as the frontrunners for this year's Golden Calf awards at the Netherlands Film Festival with nine and seven nominations respectively. Meanwhile, the film Voo...
Young (former) cancer patients carry their illness forever: they show their tattoos
A new special feature explores the personal stories of young cancer survivors through their tattoos. These individuals use permanent ink to symbolize their experiences with illness, highlighting theme...
Netherlands Film Festival opening coincides with news that queer community still faces hardship
The Netherlands Film Festival opened with the premiere of Downtown, the first Dutch film focused on the AIDS crisis. The event highlighted that the queer community continues to face significant hardsh...
Nephew shot dead at NDSM wharf, Marcel: "I know it's true, but I can't believe it"
Marcel Blijd, a dedicated prison worker, was fatally shot on a terrace at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord following an argument reportedly sparked by a loose dog. Police have taken a suspect into cu...
Lieuwe van Gogh painting irreparably damaged in failed robbery
A painting by Lieuwe van Gogh was irreparably damaged during a failed theft attempt at the Rebirth in Shelter exhibition in Amsterdam on Thursday. Security personnel caught the perpetrator after he at...
Video | Harry Styles greets father-in-law Lenny Kravitz at concert
Harry Styles acknowledged musician Lenny Kravitz during a recent concert as part of his Together, Together tour in New York. The interaction between the two stars occurred during one of the singer's s...
Lieuwe van Gogh painting damaged during failed robbery at Amsterdam exhibition
A painting by Lieuwe van Gogh was damaged during an opportunistic theft attempt at the Shelter nightclub in Amsterdam. The suspect was apprehended on-site after surveillance cameras caught him tearing...
CNN barred from Air Force One, other networks also left behind
The White House has blocked CNN from joining the presidential travel pool for an upcoming trip on Air Force One, opting to replace them with the conservative network Real America's Voice. Other major ...
Frits Wester doesn't want to think about retirement: 'Still as fit as a young monkey'
Political reporter Frits Wester has announced that he has no plans to retire, as he views professional work as essential to his vitality and sense of purpose. The 64-year-old, who returned to work in ...
NH commemorates 150 years of the North Sea Canal
The North Sea Canal is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a new three-part documentary series from NH that explores the waterway's historical impact and future development. The series features per...
Street littered with broken glass after explosion at De Pijp coffeeshop
An explosion occurred at a coffeeshop on the Eerste van der Helststraat in Amsterdam during the night, shattering windows and covering the street in glass. No injuries were reported, and police are cu...
Video | Fred from B&B Vol Liefde introduces new love on Renze
Fred, a participant from the show B&B Vol Liefde, has announced that he has found a new partner following his appearance on the program. He introduced his new love interest during an appearance on the...
Screen time | Should the dancing banana have stayed in the compost bin?
The Dutch social media platform Hyves has relaunched, attempting to capitalize on nostalgia and public fatigue with American tech giants. While it seeks to foster real interaction, the platform curren...
Braid lesson for your daughter: Faizi brings girl dads together in Amsterdam
Faizi Nazir has started an initiative in Amsterdam called Papa’s & Pony’s, which teaches fathers how to braid their daughters' hair while providing a space for open discussions about parenting. Th...
Ronald Koeman after loss of Bartina: 'Love and support from people gave us strength'
Ronald Koeman has thanked the public for their support following the death of his wife, Bartina Koeman, who passed away at 65 after battling breast cancer. The football community has honored her memor...
Opera under Kraaiennest metro station: ‘Do you hear that echo? I love it’
The third annual Opera under Kraaiennest festival will present a new street opera titled Blind date on September 26 under a metro station in Amsterdam. The production features local musicians and sing...
Zoë Papaikonomou (44) rewrites headlines and fights against exclusionary language: 'It's not an asylum crisis, but a reception scandal'
Journalist and author Zoë Papaikonomou works to challenge exclusionary language in media, notably reframing narratives around migration. She is also scheduled to participate in the upcoming Het Groot...
Writer Pete Wu (40) traveled to Wenzhou with his parents: ‘I’m afraid of losing them before I really know them’
Journalist and author Pete Wu, 40, explores his complex relationship with his parents in his new book and series. By traveling with them and reflecting on his experiences as a gay man who kept his ide...
Ranye’s style (28): ‘One day I wear a tracksuit, the next a dress’
Ranye defines her fashion style as comfortable, raw, and unapologetic, noting that her clothing choices serve as a form of expression rather than a full representation of her character. Inspired by si...
Thanks to Tomado dish racks, art collector Jan van der Togt got his museum in Amstelveen: ‘Sometimes he didn’t like what we were showing’
Museum Jan in Amstelveen has evolved from a small private showroom into a significant venue for Dutch artists over the past 35 years. Originally lacking basic amenities, the space was established by c...
Press baron Mozes Vaz Dias was the first to break the news in 1907 that the world's largest diamond was being cleaved in Amsterdam
A new biography details the life of Amsterdam-based press baron Mozes Vaz Dias, who transformed from a cap salesman into a major media figure. He notably gained prominence in 1907 for being the first ...
Actress Lineke Rijxman and presenter Lucas de Man on the power of art: You can tell the state of society by its art
Actress Lineke Rijxman and presenter Lucas de Man recently visited Museum Voorlinden to discuss the societal importance and inherent power of art. They reflected on how artists uniquely interpret the ...
Eva Besnyö (1910-2003) became famous for her photo of the boy with the double bass, but a major exhibition at the Hague Museum of Photography shows how much more she had to offer
A new exhibition at the Hague Museum of Photography chronicles the life and work of photographer Eva Besnyö, ranging from her early avant-garde experiments in Berlin to her later involvement in the D...
Abracadabra at the Jewish Museum is so much more than a beautiful exhibition on Jewish magicians between 1850 and 1950
The Abracadabra exhibition at the Jewish Museum in Amsterdam showcases Jewish magicians from 1850 to 1950. It provides historical context on how factors like war, migration, and industrialization infl...