Culture News in English
Latest culture headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
In Thai film ‘A Useful Ghost’, a dead woman’s ghost lives in a vacuum cleaner: ‘I love absurd humor’
The Activist review: queer thriller addresses urgent themes but is rather melodramatic
New jazz concert hall in Amsterdam Southeast: ‘We want to be a musical living room’
Living in a treehouse on Waterlooplein: 'It was the time when anything was possible'
David and Diederik reflect on their time living in a treehouse on Amsterdam's Waterlooplein during the 1980s. They describe the experience as a unique chapter in the city's history when such unconvent...
No ankle monitor for Høiby, risk of reoffending
An Oslo court has rejected Marius Borg Høiby’s request to replace his pretrial detention with house arrest and an electronic ankle monitor. The court denied the request due to the perceived risk of...
The Voice of Holland returns with new season
The popular singing competition 'The voice of Holland' is set to return for a new season, as confirmed by coach Willie Wartaal. Current coaches Ilse DeLange, Dinand Woesthoff, and the duo Suzan & Free...
Illustration Biennial shows how visual culture makes resistance visible: 'Societal importance of illustration is greater than ever today'
The eighth edition of the Illustratie Biënnale will take place on June 6 and 7 at the Schuur in Haarlem. The festival highlights the growing importance of illustration in making social resistance vis...
Dinner Club brings strangers together: "Food connects more than anything else"
The Dinner Club is a new initiative in Amsterdam designed to combat loneliness by bringing strangers together for shared meals. Residents and expats can host or join dinners through a dedicated websit...
Look back: this was Bevrijdingspop in Haarlem
Haarlem celebrated Bevrijdingspop yesterday with a full day of music and festivities to commemorate freedom. The event featured various performances and large crowds, while similar Liberation Day cele...
Museum seeks IKEA classics with a story
The Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem is seeking IKEA furniture and household items from 1978 to 2008 to expand its historical collection. They are specifically looking for pieces that come with a...
London police set up special team to protect Jews
The London police have established a specialized team of 100 officers, including anti-terrorism specialists, to protect the city's Jewish community. This move comes in response to a series of antisemi...
Jan (74) spotlights Jacob van Campen in new book, known for Royal Palace and Elswout: ‘Architecture is less personally visible, people don’t know the creator’
Sociologist Jan Niessen has released a new book titled "Jacob van Campen, Schilder en architect" to bring attention to the Haarlem-born architect of the Dutch Golden Age. The biography explores Van Ca...
Julius Jaspers shows life after brain hemorrhage in YouTube documentary
Julius Jaspers is releasing a four-part documentary series titled "Back On Track" about his life after suffering a brain hemorrhage. The series will be available on the Hersenstichting (Brain Foundati...
Review: the new crime series Rippers is a weak imitation of Mocro Maffia
With ‘The Fortress’, Dutch artist Dries Verhoeven shows geopolitical pain at the Venice Biennale
Exhibition A Travelogue for the Eye opens in Haarlem
The exhibition 'A Travelogue for the Eye' by Frank Visser and Mirjam Bleeker is scheduled to open at Kunst Centrum Haarlem on Friday, May 22. The show features a collection of works presented by the t...
Het Parool’s Crime Podcast returns to the theater due to success
Review: Fuses are short again in the second season of Beef
Aisha Dutrieux: 'I want to know what it feels like to no longer want to live. For a book'
Writer Aisha Dutrieux recounts meeting an individual at a symposium on euthanasia for psychological suffering while conducting research for a new book. The individual offered to share their personal e...
Noa Vahle understands prejudices: 'Given opportunities sooner than others'
Presenter Noa Vahle acknowledged on her podcast that she understands why people have prejudices regarding her career trajectory. She admitted that being the daughter of Linda de Mol allowed her to rec...
Singer Lenny Kuhr nominated for the Pim Fortuyn Prize
Singer Lenny Kuhr and columnist Martin Sommer are among five nominees for the Pim Fortuyn Prize, which recognizes individuals who advocate for free speech. The nominations were announced by juror Joos...
Personal belongings of late Friends actor Matthew Perry auctioned
Several personal items belonging to the late Friends star Matthew Perry, including scripts and photos from the show, are being put up for auction. The proceeds from the sale will benefit the foundatio...
At school he was an ‘insufferable troublemaker’, now Harm Edens has his own park
Hollywood actor John Malkovich receives Croatian citizenship
American actor John Malkovich was granted Croatian citizenship during a special ceremony in Zagreb on Tuesday. The event officially recognized the Hollywood star's new status in the country.
Toos & Henk - May 6
Cartoonist Paul Kusters offers a unique perspective on current events through his 'Toos & Henk' comic strip. The cartoon is featured daily from Monday to Saturday.
Spiritual father Bert Kisjes (86) steps down as chairman of ‘People’s Church’: ‘I saw my time disappear in meetings’
Bert Kisjes, the 86-year-old founder and chairman of the 'Mensenkerk' in Beverwijk, is stepping down from his role due to the burden of prolonged administrative meetings. The theologian and philosophe...
Wild squid and huge pans of paella – Nazka owner opens Spanish restaurant in Amsterdam
Amsterdam entrepreneur keeps Benelux’s largest picture framer in city center: ‘I didn't buy a frame shop, I bought an adventure’
Review: Saved Game is ruthlessly disruptive and Julia Ghysels is an actress who puts everything on the line
