HOLLAND UPDATE
Much Munch
More than 150 paintings and works on paper make up the first comprehensive overview of the oeuvre of the Norwegian painter, most famous for his 1893 work, The Scream. Munch had a major influence on the development of expressionism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Complex emotions are the main themes of his work, whose inspiration often stemmed from literature and writers, such as Strindberg and Ibsen. This is a unique opportunity to see so much of his work in one place.
EDVARD MUNCH September 18 to February 20, 2011 Kunsthal, Westzeedijk 341 (Museumpark), Rotterdam; +31 10 4400300; www.kunsthal.nl
EVENTS
DUTCH DESIGN DOUBLE – September 1 to October 31
Amsterdam and Utrecht join forces to celebrate Dutch design in all its forms during this engaging festival, which is staged at various locations in both cities.
GERGIEV FESTIVAL – September 2-10
Concerts, opera and film screenings feature at this annual symphonic music event.
Festival centre: De Doelen, Schouwburgplein 50, Rotterdam; +31 10 2171717; www.gergievfestival.nl
WORLD PORT DAYS – September 3-5
A fascinating – and festive – look at the workings of the port of Rotterdam.
HISWA ON THE WATER – Until September 5
The impressive annual in-water boat show.
Seaport Marina, Kennermerboulevard 540, IJmuiden; www.hiswatewater.nl
FESTIVAL OUDE MUZIEK
Until September 5 Concerts of ‘old music’ performed at various locations within the historical centre of Utrecht. www.oudemuziek.nl
OPEN ART FAIR September 8-12 Contemporary Dutch and international art.
Jaarbeurs, Jaarbeursplein, Utrecht; www.openartfair.nl
GOGBOT FESTIVAL
September 9-12 Art, technology, media and music are the focus of this four-day festival, held at various locations in Enschede.
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL DEN HAAG September 23 to October 3 Under the guidance of artistic leader Eva Stegeman, internationally renowned musicians gather to rehearse and perform at historic locations in The Hague.
www.kamermuziekfestivaldenhaag.nl
FILM BY THE SEA
September 10-19 Expect arthouse and eclectic Hollywood movies at this international fest.
CineCity, Spuikomweg 5, Vlissingen; 0900 24632489 (NL only); www.filmbythesea.nl
OPEN MONUMENTENDAG
September 11, 12 Historical monuments across The Netherlands open free of charge.
NETHERLANDS FILM FESTIVAL
September 22 to October 1 The Dutch film industry showcases features, shorts, animation, documentaries and TV dramas at various locations in Utrecht.
EXHIBITIONS
CONVERSATION PIECE II
Until October 10 The 1965 painting The Human Figure in Motion: Woman Emptying a Bowl of Water/ Paralytic Child Walking on All Fours (After Muybridge), by the British artist Francis Bacon, is flanked by two monumental paintings by Cornelis van Haarlem. Linking these artists is their admiration for Michelangelo.
Frans Hals Museum, Groot Heiligland 62, Haarlem; +31 23 5115775; www.franshalsmuseum.nl
DUTCH COWS
Until November 8 Nine 17th-century paintings – including works by Aelbert Cuyp, Salomon van Ruysdael, Roelant Savery and Paulus Potter – pay homage to the humble cow, a symbol of prosperity, fertility and loyalty.
Rijksmuseum Amsterdam Schiphol (Between Piers E and F), Schiphol Airport; +31 20 6747000; www.rijksmuseum.nl
GIGS
Josh Ritter September 15, Tivoli (Utrecht)
Paul Weller September 16, Tivoli (Utrecht)
Peter Gabriel September 17, GelreDome (Arnhem)
Fun Lovin’ Criminals September 25, Tivoli (Utrecht) Fun Lovin’ Criminals September 26, Off Corso (Rotterdam)
Info and tickets: www.livenation.nl
AMSTERDAM UPDATE
It’s in the bag
A fascinating exhibition in a fascinating museum. All sorts of bags and purses open up and reveal their contents, telling stories about women’s daily lives, from the past and in the present.
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY: THE SECRETS OF BAGS September 15 to January 30, 2011; Museum of Bags and Purses, Herengracht 573; +31 20 5246452; www.museumofbagsandpurses.com
EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL GAMELAN FESTIVAL – September 2-10
Traditional and contemporary music, dance and multidisciplinary performances from Java and Bali mark the 100-year existence of the Royal Tropical Institute.
Various locations; www.tropentheater.nl/igfa
AFRICA IN THE PICTURE – September 3, 4, 5, 10, 11
Free open-air screenings of films from Africa at various locations around town.
INTERNATIONAL GAUDEAMUS MUSIC WEEK- September 6-12
Talented young composers from all over the world perform their work at various venues.
DAM-TO-DAM RACE – September 19 35,000runners race 16 kilometeres from Amsterdam to Zaandam.
Start: Prins Hendrikkade; www.damloop.nl
PICNIC September 22-24
Keynote speakers from the creative industries share their expertise at this innovative conference-cum-festival.
Westergasfabriek, Haarlemmerweg 8-10; www.picnicnetwork.org
DE RODE LOPER – September 25, 26
A fun festival of art, music, fashion, dance and poetry taking place in the East, Watergraafsmeer, Zeeburg and IJburg districts of the city.
WOONBEURS – September 25 to
October 3 The Dutch ‘Ideal Home Exhibition’ showcases what’s hot in interior domestic furnishings and decoration.
RAI, Europaplein 22; +31 20 5491212; www.woonbeurs.nl
EXHIBITIONS
REMBRANDT & JAN SIX. AN AMSTERDAM FRIENDSHIP – September 7 to November 29
Rembrandt’s world-famous Portrait of Jan Six (1654), which has been in the private collection of the Six family from Amsterdam since the 17th century, has been temporarily loaned to the Rijksmuseum.
Rijksmuseum, Jan Luijkenstraat 1; +31 20 6747000; www.rijksmuseum.nl
THE TEMPORARY STEDELIJK
Until January 9, 2011 An innovative exhibition of contemporary art and design, prior to the museum reopening following extensive renovation.
Stedelijk Museum, Paulus Potterstraat 13; +31 20 5732911; www.stedelijk.nl
GIGS
Limp Bizkit September 6, Heineken Music Hall
Josh Ritter September 14, Paradiso
Korn September 19, Heineken Music Hall
Mumford & Sons September 26, Heineken Music Hall
The Divine Comedy September 27, Melkweg
The Moody Blues September 28, 29 Heineken Music Hall
Killing Joke September 29, Melkweg
WEBSITES
www.dutchnews.nl Daily Dutch news in English
www.specialbite.com Cool and comprehensive restaurant reviews
www.underwateramsterdam.com An insider’s city guide
www.iamsterdam.com The city’s most comprehensive portal
www.amsterdam.info Useful tourist information
www.lastminuteticketshop.nl Half-price tickets to events
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