Holland
Frock tactics
Today’s top fashion designers use art installations and performances for their inspiration, and their designs are often more sculptural than wearable. This exhibition explores the blurred boundaries between fashion and art, and features specially commissioned work by five designers, including Viktor & Rolf and Hussein Chalayan. Complementing the exhibition are lectures, debates, workshops and fashion shoots.
THE ART OF FASHION Until January 10, 2010; Boijmans van Beuningen, Museumpark 18-20, Rotterdam; +31 10 4419400; www.boijmans.nl
EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL WHISKY FESTIVAL
November 13-15 A weekend of nosing and tasting malt and special whiskies.
Pieterskerk, Kloksteeg 16, Leiden; +31 71 3313310; www.whiskyfestival.nl
CHINA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
From November 13
In a first for Europe, this popular zoo in the east of The Netherlands hosts a spectacular light show featuring more than 30 huge, animal-inspired lanterns and light sculptures among the regular ‘inhabitants’.
Dierenpark Emmen, Hoofdstraat 18, Emmen; +31 591 850855; www.dierenpark-emmen.nl
HOLLAND DANCE FESTIVAL
Until November 15 Diverse national and international dance performances and workshops, including special attention this year for the 50th anniversary of the Nederlands Dans Theater.
Various locations, The Hague; www.hollanddancefestival.com
CROSSING BORDER FESTIVAL
November 18-21 The annual international literature and music bash.
Various locations, The Hague; www.crossingborder.nl
VERZAMELAARS JAARBEURS
November 21, 22 Europe’s largest collectors’ fair, featuring antiques, toys, curiosa, vinyl and CDs.
De Jaarbeurs, Jaarbeursplein 6, Utrecht; www.verzamelaarsjaarbeurs.nl
THE BLUES BROTHERS
Until November 22 The original West End production with the London cast.
Various locations in the Netherlands; www.ejbentertainment.com
SPEED MOUSE
Until November 25 The ‘masters of microphonic mime’, The Umbilical Brothers, with their new show.
Various locations in the Netherlands; www.umbilicalbrothers.com
TARNISHED Until November 28 Circus and burlesque converge in this show by Australian company LaLa Parlour.
Various locations in the Netherlands; www.ruuddegraaf.nl
EXHIBITIONS
GDR: OSTALGIE & PARANOIA
Until January 3, 2010 Life before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall, featuring work by Dora García and Maix Mayer.
Gemak, Paviljoensgracht 20-24, The Hague; +31 70 3381200; www.gemak.org
MODERN LIFE: EDWARD HOPPER AND HIS TIME
Until January 17, 2010 Eight major works by American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967).
Kunsthal, Westzeedijk 341 (Museumpark), Rotterdam; +31 10 4400300; www.kunsthal.nl
CÉZANNE, PICASSO, MONDRIAN. A NEW PERSPECTIVE
Until January 24, 2010 An exhibition centred around these three revolutionary artists.
GM, Stadhouderslaan 41, The Hague; +31 70 3381111; www.gemeentemuseum.nl
GIGS
Gabriel Rios November 8, Mezz (Breda)
Editors November 9, Oosterpoort (Groningen)
Morrissey November 9, Concertgebouw de Vereeniging (Nijmegen)
Cliff Richard & The Shadows November 10, Ahoy (Rotterdam)
Bryan Adams November 13, De Doelen (Rotterdam)
Backstreet Boys November 15, Ahoy (Rotterdam)
Depeche Mode November 30, Ahoy (Rotterdam)
Info and tickets: www.livenation.nl
