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12Creative International Creative Women Town just turned 1 year!

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Living in Discover the Living In Program and our new Guide!

Trudo Toren: the first Dutch vertical forest.

Photo by Igor Vermeer/Vermeer fotografie

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Stichting Onterfd Goed The adoption desk for Dutch Art and Heritage

A solid foundation. Your notary understands how important that is. We have had our solid foundation in Eindhoven for years.

In our motivated employees and in our loyal clients.

We would be glad to help you lay your solid foundation.

For example, if you are going to buy a house. Your notary will carefully record all your agreements so that you can dream away with the thought of your new home.

Your notary. For a solid foundation.

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quick turnaround times

also opened on Saturday

de Wereldwijzer

basisonderwijs voor nieuwkomers

De Wereldwijzer could be translated as the World wiser or pointing at the World. It offers primary education for newcomers and a fluent transformation to the Dutch educational system. All international children in the age of 4 to 12 are welcome. Pupils can apply and start at any given time of the year. They will be able to understand, speak, read and write the Dutch language within 40 to 60 weeks. After that the pupil can enroll in the Dutch systeem.

Pastoriestraat 88 5623 AT Eindhoven

For more information please contact: T. 040 242 7892

www.wereldwijzereindhoven.nl

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foreword

HOWDO magazine is a bimonthly publication.

Publisher Niels ter Haar (niels@howdomagazine.com) Editorial Office Stephania Kipperman, Monique Mols, Rebekah Villon, Fred van Deurzen Media Advisor Fred van Deurzen (fred@howdomagazine.com) Stephania Kipperman (stephania@howdomagazine.com)

Stephania Kipperman Coverphotography Igor Vermeer/Vermeer fotografie

September is a special month for Eindhoven. Every year on the 18th Design

of September we celebrate our liberation. We celebrate together with

Bonkend., Sanne Drieenhuijzen,

(normally) a ceremony where the fire of freedom is lit at the town hall

Lisa Schelcher

square. A liberation festival and the Lichtjesroute.

Distribution waiting rooms

The Lichtjesroute is something you should definitely experience,

Tour de Ville

beautiful and playful light art is placed around Eindhoven in a set route. It is about 22 km long. If you want to feel like a true

Contact

“Eindhovenaar” make sure to drive or cycle it!

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HOWDO has been coming out together with LICHT op Eindhoven

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for a while now, but this edition we are back on our own again. The international community of Eindhoven is growing and thriving again

Copyright and disclaimer

after the lockdown. We are welcoming new students in our schools

All materials and content is

and new colleagues in our workforce. We hope to inform and inspire

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them all.

Copyright Act. Copying is prohibited.

Enjoy this HOWDO and please read the article about Onterfd Goed. © 2020 HOWDO magazine

It is a beautiful art initiative that gives everyone the opportunity to

HOWDO magazine is not liable

own art and makes sure that art is not going to waste.

for the content of the columns and eventual inaccuracies and/or

Hope you have a great autumn!

typographical errors.

Stephania Kipperman www.howdomagazine.com

Make That the Cat Wise Did you ever hear something that seems unbelievable?

The person may be trying to fool you, but you’re no fool.

They may as well try to fool the cat.

The Dutch expression “maak dat de kat wijs” is another of those hilarious and untranslatable expressions.

It’s used to tell someone that you don’t believe them at all.

So next time someone tells you something incredible, do like the Dutch do and tell them to tell it to the cat.

ARE YOU A KEEN READER? BORROWBOX, YOUR LIBRARY IN ONE APP Eindhoven Library is the first, and only, Dutch library to offer BorrowBox, a great platform for English eBooks and audiobooks.

Sign up for free with your library membership and discover the extensive collection of the most popular and surprising English novels and thrillers.

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Have You Seen the Little King of Winter?

30-06-21 11:26

The Eurasian Wren is a humble little bird with

the wren is known as the “king of the winds”.

a big reputation. It was sacred to the Druids,

In Old German it was called the “snow king”.

who used its feathers as a lucky charm and

In Dutch, the wren is called the “winterkoning”

found divination in its song. Ancient stories

or “winterkoninkje”. So although the wren may

from Aesop to the Grimm Brothers refer to the

seem small and ordinary, remember that this

cleverness and majesty of wrens, while a wren

little fellow is king of all he surveys.

was said to foretell the assassination of Julius Caesar. A wren was also said to have betrayed Saint Stephen while he hid from his enemies, and hunting a wren is traditional on Saint Stephen’s Day. Interestingly, the Druids called the wren the “king of all birds”, and ancient Greeks also dubbed it the “king” or “little king”. Even in Japan

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Every day we advise and represent our clients in family and inheritance law matters. Our services are based on a personal approach, never losing sight of the human dimension of a case. We are at your side in difficult times, but also when you settle in the Netherlands and want to be informed about the family law-related consequences.

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The circle of birthday guests If you have Dutch friends, you immediately recognize the issue: Dutch birthday parties.

Don’t get me wrong, they can be fun. But you have to come prepared.

Don’t expect the entire group to switch to English.

It is just very hard to speak in a foreign language with your family. So feel free to break the circle conversation. Just ask the person next to you: “Who are you, what is your relationship with the birthday

For some reason unknown to the Dutch themselves,

girl?” Surely an icebreaker and a great opportunity to

the guests end up sitting in a big circle which widens

catch up with the latest gossip.

whenever a new visitor arrives – creatively finding new spots in dark corners. The advantage is that you

Impress the group by helping to serve coffee and

can have a big group conversation. However, if you

cakes. I don’t know why but in the Netherlands you

don’t speak Dutch, you are at a clear disadvantage.

are always running around, serving guests at your

But do not panic. Remember you were brave enough

own birthday party. Pretty weird when you think

to come to the Netherlands to start a completely new

about it. Shouldn’t you just be the center of attention

life. You should be up for this challenge. With a bit of

on your special day? So please help to kill this

help. Some tips:

tradition and show us how it is done.

Tell your friend you are a bit nervous about stepping

Still at a loss in the circle? Relax and treat this as a

into a room full of strangers and (s)he will surely help

great opportunity to study the Dutch natives in their

you get started.

own habitat. So much to learn. Enjoy!

Someone is bound to ask you where you are from.

Don’t just answer the question, ask the group if they’ve been there. Dutch people travel a lot and like to share their experiences and hear yours.

Monique Mols Corporate Communications, ASML

How the Dutch Made Brussels Sprouts Sexy Recent decades have seen the humble Brussel

It’s also one of the Netherland’s best-performing

sprout transformed from a kid’s least favorite

food exports, in a crop worth over $72 million

food into one of the world’s hottest trends.

annually.

But did you know that the reason that spruitjes have exploded in popularity is all due to Dutch scientist Hans van Doorn? While working at Novartis, van Doorn isolated the compounds that made Brussels sprouts bitter, enabling growers to breed varieties that were less bitter and more sweet.

Since the 1990s, these new, sweeter sprouts are in demand among chefs and foodies around the world, with no sign of slowing down.

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What are the six most important factors when getting a mortgage in the Netherlands?

1. Don’t just think ‘It’s all about the rate’. It is really about finding a trusted partner to help you guide through a complex transaction by offering honest advice and responsive support throughout the entire process.

2. Independent and impartial mortgage advice will save you lots of money. An independent adviser works for you and he could compare more than 35 different mortgage providers with thousands of different mortgages based on low interest rates and the best terms and conditions. Therefore he could help you find the right mortgage which suits your personal and financial situation.

As an expat wanting to buy

3. Different mortgage providers use different terms and conditions.

a house in the Netherlands

Don’t just look at the interest rates, but also take into account the

there are a few advantages

type of mortgage, the fixed interest period, the possibilities of a

over

property.

penalty-free repayment, quotation validity and renewal fees, the

Getting the right mortgage

pledge deed if necessary and the so called take-out option when

is not an easy task. An

moving to another home.

renting

independent

a

adviser

can

help you out.

4. Is a life insurance policy compulsory and if not, is it wise to take out a life insurance policy?

Financieel Adviescentrum Eindhoven provides advisory and intermediary services.

5. What happens in case of partial or full incapacity for work or in case of unemployment?

We are specialized in expat mortgages and insurances.

6. All deeds and contracts should be examined carefully. Most

Please check our website

documents are in Dutch and since Dutch is probably not your

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native language, your adviser could explain and check all required

more information.

documents.

Feel free to contact us for

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Make sure your new house is insured from the day of the transferral.

introductory visit.

Besides home insurance, your adviser can help you with contents insurance, liability insurance, car insurance, travel insurance, legal insurance and even your health insurance.

A financial planner (FFP) is a highly educated financial adviser and could help you out on all legal and fiscal subjects mentioned above.

Creative Town just turned 1 year!

We officially opened our doors on August 7th but due to COVID we had the opening celebration in September. So here we are, celebrating our first year!

It seemed like a crazy and bad idea to pursue

us at Creative Town. Thank you Donna, Dorangela,

this dream in such uncertain times, but we were

Winnie, Anwesha, Gerard, Juan, Martijn, Thomas,

convinced that this was exactly what we need to

Sara, Marcela, Sud, Melissa, Mike, Ceren, all Gaby’s,

motivate and support female entrepreneurs.

Chitra & Henriett.

It was certainly a difficult time- we moved from

But What is Creative Town?

excitement and happiness to worry, then to fear

Creative Town is a co-creation centre, concept store

and desperation, and finally when we could open

and design studio all in one place- an initiative from

again we felt hope. However there was something

International Creative Women and More Dimensions.

that never changed; the support from not only the members of our community but from friends,

Where is it?

neighbours, partners from projects, and families.

We are located in the beautiful street of ‘T college, in downtown. ‘T college 22, 5611EH. We are open from

Today, more than ever, we want to say thank you to

Tuesday to Saturday, and sometimes on Sundays

all of you for helping us to keep our dream alive,

when we have special events.

and especially thanks to the volunteers who helped

What you can find at Creative Town?

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Concept store Our store is very special; it has a curated selection of products created by women entrepreneurs. You can find unique décor items, customized gifts and products with a story of transformation behind.

Coffee & Ideas (and Wine & Ideas). These are our regular meetings for entrepreneurs- our business support sessions.

During these meetings women can join our community, connect with other entrepreneurs, ask questions or get feedback.

International Creative Women

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Training workshops for entrepreneurs Every month we have different sessions to help women start or grow their businesses. We cover different topics such as regulations, taxes, business plan, marketing, branding, product photography and more.

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Creative Workshops People can learn different creative skills at Creative Town. These sessions are conducted by different members of our community. Every month there are new workshops.

Art Exhibitions We strongly believe in the importance of supporting female artists and considering that visibility is KEY for them. We have decided to transform Creative Town into an art gallery for one weekend every month, so we can offer a place to the new artists in town.

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Design and Photography Studio Micro and small business owners can transform their businesses into brands that tell their story and communicate effectively with their customers.

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Yoga Lessons We have sessions of Yin Yoga every Wednesday in the evening and Hatha Yoga on Saturday Morning.

Sessions are conducted by Justina Kseneviciute and Dori Olti.

Dutch Design Week location 2021 Creative Town is one of the locations of #DDW21, this is the best birthday celebration for us! Our exhibition is Meet the makers: women creating

Crafting Tuesdays

new beginnings. It includes the work of 10 creative

Every Tuesday DIY lovers, crafters and makers get

women from Brazil, Colombia, India, Poland, Peru,

together to create beautiful and diverse projects.

Spain, South Africa and Turkey.

People learn new skills and how to use new materials.

Food Stories

Read more about International Creative Women and Creative Town in our website www.internationalcreativewomen.nl

This project is dedicated to the wonderful chefs in our community and is all about the narrative powers of food. The chef shares the story behind the dishes, talks about their country, her family

See you at Creative Town!

memories and the origin of the ingredients. This

Sally, Snehal & Yolima

is an experience that links flavours with emotions and memories.

International Creative Women | ‘T College 22, 5611EH Eindhoven | www.internationalcreativewomen.nl

Living in

By Josine Frankhuizen

The Living In Program is part of the Municipality of Eindhoven/ Holland Expat Center South. We help internationals to settle in and to feel more at home in the Eindhoven region. We work together with all kind of organizations in the region. This time we would like to tell you more about the Living In Program itself and our new Living In Guide!

The Living In Program The Living In program is a program of the Eindhoven city council which aims to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment, in which you as an international feel at home earlier and more easily. In this program we work together with internationals on a daily basis, so we can meet the needs of internationals.

Living in

In our discussions with employers and educational

an international family in the region requires more

institutions, we call for a warm welcome. For

than what has been offered so far.

instance the free monthly Welcome Evenings, in which you can get acquainted with other

Living In The Brainport Eindhoven Region Guide

internationals and with the inner city. In addition

The Living In Program of the Municipality of

to the Welcome Evenings, there are almost weekly

Eindhoven

free events with information about studying, living,

recognizes that a new start in a completely new

working, language and taxes. Please check our

environment is not always easy. That’s why we

website for the latest information.

want to help you to get to know Eindhoven and its

and

Holland

Expat

Center

South

surroundings better with a brand new guide next We also want you to feel welcome in other urban

to our Welcome Guide, the: “Living In The Brainport

facilities. For example, we are committed to better

Eindhoven Region” guide.

discoverability, accessibility and communication in culture, sports, events, education, et cetera.

In this guide (available in print at the Holland Expat

In addition to more English language for our

Center South and online at our website) you can for

facilities, learning the Dutch language is often

example find more in depth information about the

important. Especially if you have the intention to

history of Eindhoven, all kind of cultural and leisure

stay longer in the region, to learn Dutch has a lot of

possibilities in Eindhoven and region, sports clubs,

advantages. Think of finding work for your spouse

possibilities for learning the Dutch language,

or participating in activities organized in Dutch.

information about the educational system in the Netherlands, schools in Eindhoven and region,

“The Living In Program is about co-creation: “On a daily base we talk with the community and not about the community”

finding a job, social groups for internationals, worship locations, the health system and health organizations. Please let us know what you think of this guide!

With employers we also work to improve facilities for internationals and their families. More and more employers are becoming aware that boarding

Contact www.hollandexpatcenter.com Sign up for our newsletter: www.hollandexpatcenter.com/nl/we-are-not-alone For more information about the Living In Program and the Living In Guide, please contact Josine Frankhuizen: J.Frankhuizen@eindhoven.nl

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Euying Tang-Chong:

International Women’s Club Eindhoven Euying, originally from Malaysia, has been living in Eindhoven since 2008. She is a full time mom to two children and is also the co-founder of The Reading Pier Library. In her free time, she likes to embroider and sew, featuring all her creations under her own label Oxcraft.

She is also an active Jivamukti yoga practitioner.

So, you’ve moved to The Netherlands from

university in Australia for four years, then returned

Malaysia, how did you end up here?

to Malaysia for work and later completed my MBA

I moved here for love. My husband is Dutch but we

in Singapore for two years. So, moving to another

met in Malaysia during his vacation. We had known

country was in a sense, something I’ve gotten used

each other for 10 years before we tied the knot. In

to. My parents have always encouraged us siblings

2008, he received a job to return to Eindhoven, his

to travel as much as possible to learn and respect

home base, and we decided to make the move. We

people from various cultures and backgrounds.

were living in Singapore then and decided that the

My Malaysian home is always here to welcome me

move back to NL was a better decision for the long

whenever I wish to return, but they always tell us to

run to settle down and start a family.

make the most out of life wherever we are.

Do you miss anything from your “old” life?

Do you speak Dutch and how did you learn?

Honestly, not much. I take every chapter of my life

I speak relatively good Dutch. When my husband was

with a new sense of adventure. I have attended

offered the job back to Eindhoven, the relocation

International Women’s Club Eindhoven package included Dutch language tuition for me.

So, based on your experience having lived in various

I was really blessed to have a wonderful Dutch

countries before, do you see any similarities or

teacher who patiently taught me the language. Our

differences between them?

move to Eindhoven gave me plenty of free time to

Well, every country has its own traditions, cultural

fully dive into learning a new language. I believe

practices and way of life. There are definitely

that if one really wants to live and experience life

differences but not necessarily in a negative way. It

in a particular country, then one has to learn the

is just the way it is, and if you can choose to respect

language too. I cannot expect to always depend

that difference, then it makes living anywhere just

upon the help of others for translation or that the

as good. It all boils down to your own choices - to

locals here speak English comfortably. So it became

make life for yourself miserable or pleasant. People

my main motivation to learn the language well.

are different, yet the same. The sameness comes from the core root values of kindness, generosity,

What was the most challenging part moving here

honesty etc. That I see it everywhere.

and how did you cope with it?

Firstly, integration was challenging. You really must

What do you value most in the Dutch society?

know some Dutch to at least understand the Dutch

I value their practicality, directness and no-

and their way of life. There were many nuances

nonsense approach to life. The Dutch are simple,

that were very different from my Asian background,

down to earth people and I like this very much.

which I had to learn along the way. In the beginning,

The “doe eens normaal”, “geen flauwekul”, “gewoon

it was challenging to follow a conversation. Just as

doen”, “het komt allemaal weer goed” and “het is

the Dutch saying goes, “gewoon doen”; I turned from

gewoon zoals het is”, have taught me plenty about

being verbally timid to practicing my broken Dutch

how I see life. I like that the locals appreciate me

until it improved. The locals here are REALLY sweet

for who I am, and that I don’t need to put on a

and appreciate that I took the effort to speak Dutch.

superficial cover just to appear “perfect” in society.

Secondly, making new friends. At first, it felt like

I have come to embrace these values, which are not

going on blind dates as I didnt know where to start;

typical Asian, and sometimes get surprised looks

but I soon discovered the International Women’s

by my relatives back home for not being “Asian”

Club of Eindhoven and I quickly found many good

enough. It is a funny experience.

friends here. The club provides a really good platform for people to come together. Helping out at

Any tips for newcomers here?

my children’s school also gave me the opportunity

Learn the language, learn to bike and drive, try all

to make local friends too. I now have a good mix of

the various Dutch local food, join a local sports/

local and international friends in my social circle.

hobby club, and go enjoy nature walks.

To learn more, visit www.iwce.nl or drop us an email at iwceindhoven@gmail.com.

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World Tourism Day Sept 28 | World Rabies Day Sept 29 | World Heart Day Sept 30 | International Podcast Day

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Oct 16 | World Food Day Oct 21 | Back to the Future Day Oct 22 | Awareness Day Oct 23 | Slap Your Annoying Coworker day Oct 24 | United Nations Day Oct 29 | World Psoriasis Day

Oct 1 | World Vegetarian Day Oct 5 | World Teachers Day

Oct 31 | Halloween

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October

How to Settle into Brabant!

By Olivia van den Broek-Neri

My colleagues have been busy scheduling appointments for internationals who want to make use of Holland Expat Center South’s one-stop shop to arrange their formalities. These are persons who have moved to Brabant for a job, and must now build a new life in the Netherlands. If you are one of these persons, ‘Welcome to Brabant!’ My name is Olivia and I am here to help you settle into the region. How can you do so? Check out my three tips for you: 1. Learn how to Bicycle like the Dutch!

Bicycling is a way of life for many Dutch. It is also one of my favorite parts of living in the Netherlands.

There are many reasons for this, such as many places are more easily accessible by bike. Riding a bike can save a lot of time and money when you calculate parking fees! It is also an easy way to participate in Dutch culture.

But just like driving, bicycling is different in the Netherlands. It is very organized and there are rules. Do you know all of the traffic rules? For instance, who has the right away at roundabouts? Are there things that you cannot do while bicycling? If you would like to learn the bicycle safety and traffic rules, so that you can be more confident while riding amongst the Dutch, then please join us during our bicycle training sessions!

Holland Expat Center South

There will be two training sessions to choose from: Saturday 2 October and Saturday 9 October. Both of the sessions will take place from 10:45 until 15:00 and are free to attend. You are welcome

3. Contact Holland Expat Center

no matter your level of bicycling experience. You must however,

South with any questions about

provide your own bicycle for the session. At the end of the session,

settling into Brabant!

you will go on a bicycle tour of north Eindhoven, together with the

No matter how many people that

other attendees.

you meet or how many events that you attend, you will still

These bicycle training sessions are being organized together by

have lots of questions about

SOAB adviseurs voor woning en leefomgeving, the Municipality of

settling into Brabant. Contact

Eindhoven and Holland Expat Center South.

us with any questions you may have about settling into Brabant:

2. Get to know Eindhoven and other internationals!

info@hollandexpatcenter.com.

Another great way to settle in is to get to know the city, because

We are here to help you settle

although you may have moved here for a job, your life cannot only

into the region! And once again,

be about work! Our Welcome Evening is an opportunity to go on

‘Welcome to Brabant’!

a guided walking tour of Eindhoven with fellow internationals. Get to know the history of the city and learn about hotspots to check

Olivia van den Broek-Neri is Project

out and tips on where to go. If you are new to the region, or if you

Coordinator Communications &

are interested in finding out more about Eindhoven, join us! It is a

Events at Holland Expat Center

great way to begin your weekend together with other newly arrived

South.

internationals!

Holland Expat Center South is a Our next Welcome Evenings will

nonprofit governmental agency.

take place on 1 October and 5

It is a joint initiative of the

November. There is no charge

participating municipalities, the

to attend, but registration is

Immigration and Naturalisation

required. A limited number of

Services

spots are available.

Development, and the province

(IND),

of Noord-Brabant.

Brainport

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Stichting Onterfd Goed:

The adoption desk for Dutch Art and Heritage On our city tour ‘Eindhoven in art’, our local host and artist Lex

Deaccession in the museum world

Grote shows us the lesser-known art hotspots in the Eindhoven region. For this edition, he takes us to “Stichting Onterfd Goed”

Jolande continues: “For years,

(Foundation of Disinherited goods).

collecting art was the biggest social cultural job museums had.

According to Lex: “On the Sectie-C design site in Tongelre,

There isn’t anything wrong with

Eindhoven, Stichting Onterfd Goed is located, the only organization

that but look at it the same way

in the Netherlands that specializes in advising museums,

you look at your bookcase at

governments and companies on improving their collections and

home. If it fills up you can buy

subsequently repurposing the objects to be reconfigured. More

a second bookcase, but you can

than a thousand works of art by unknown and well-known artists

also organise and decide what

such as Jeroen Krabbé, Rob Scholte, Jan Cremer and Corneille are

can stay and what should go.

for sale here at prices that are affordable for everyone.

That is called deaccession in the museum world. With deaccession

Director of the foundation,Jolande Otten, explains: “For the visitor

you can improve a collection.

it is a true art Valhalla; shelves full of Dutch art in various styles and

If it’s hard to find things in a

prices. Of the sixty million objects and art pieces in Dutch museum

drawer at your home, it’s time

depots, only 5% is accessible for the public. A lot of objects have

for deaccession.If you take out

duplicates, some are damaged, or they don’t fit in the theme of the

everything that is not supposed

museum. That is not just a waste of art, but also money if you look

to be in that drawer, you can see

at the costs for rent, climate control, staff and insurance.”

the actual content of the drawer.”

Stichting Onterfd Goed

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“Another example. Municipalities used to buy a lot of art to decorate offices. Each civil servant got two paintings. When their offices were turned into an open plan there were barely any walls left to hang them. They put the art in the cellar and locked the door. Thirty years later they find hundreds of paintings from the eighties that will never be hung again.”

Of the 150.000 objects that were handed over to Onterfd Goed,

we can tell you which museum

each price range. What is better

over 120.000 were relocated and

it came from. So they are all

than watching a young couple

more than 5000 of them were

“limited edition”.

leave completely happy with a

used to make new products.

To

that

Jolande on Onterfd Goed: “We run

artist. They only had the budget

collaborated with designers and

an organisation with the cultural

for a poster with a red phone

small production companies in

ANBI

means:

booth and now they have a

upcycle projects under the name

an organisation that exists to

unique piece of art from a Dutch

“Fenix”. During the coming DDW

benefit the general interest).

artist above their sofa.

in October upcycling is Onterfd

All the revenue of the sales are

Goed’s theme. Exclusive products

used to pay for costs and what

You don’t even have to leave the

who will only be for sale then.

remains will be reinvested in

house to buy a beautiful piece,

Dutch museums in the shape of

from your own home you can

advice and consultation.

see a part of Onterfd Goed’s

Sectie-C

happen

beautiful painting of a Dutch

they

At

make

There

are

still

status.

(Which

thousands of objects waiting

collection. From as little as 25

for a new owner. The racks are

A beautiful painting of a Dutch

euros including shipping you

restocked weekly. The collections

artist instead of a poster with a

can have a beautiful present for

you can find at Onterfd Goed are

red phone booth

yourself or a friend.”

very diverse, from small etchings

Getting

to wall size paintings, Biblical

price is not the most important

Our hall is open Wednesday to

engravings and antique school

thing. Finding the artpiece a new

Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

books. An exceptional collection

purpose is. We keep the prices

Every first Sunday of the month

and from every unique piece

low so there is something in

from 12:00 to 17:00.

the

highest

possible

Creative site SECTION-C, HALL 10 Daalakkersweg 2 (main entrance site) Telephone: 06 2478 4170 E-mail: info@onterfdgoed.nl