I amsterdam Magazine autumn 2019

Page 10

‘The culture around us is changing, and the Stedelijk Museum must connect with the changing population’

Autumn 10 | CULTURAL ICONS

Verena Blok

Stedelijk curator Karen Archey has her eye on Verena Blok, an up-andcoming Dutch artist based in Amsterdam. Photographically trained, Verena also works with video. Her recent work Robota, a political piece that considers immigration, belonging, national identity and the lives of immigrant workers in vulnerable economic positions, was shown in the Stedelijk’s recent exhibition Freedom of Movement.

EYE FILMMUSEUM Eye Filmmuseum takes its cultural icon status to a whole new level. Housed in one of the city’s most iconic modern architectural feats, this national museum for film is a joy to behold. Sitting proudly on the River IJ in Amsterdam Noord, the Eye boasts four cinemas, exhibition spaces, a shop and a popular sunny café looking across to the city. The museum manages some 40,000 films, coordinates exhibitions and has a keen eye on contemporary debate, making it a must for film enthusiasts. UNSEEN In eight short years, Unseen Amsterdam has cemented its reputation as the place to see cutting-edge contemporary photography. Emerging and established photographers are presented side-by-side with a programme that includes workshops, lectures and a large Book Market popular with punters.

FOAM Photography museum Foam champions Dutch talent and presents an exciting selection of contemporary and archival work by both local and international photographers. Its aim is to inform and inspire audiences by presenting all facets of contemporary photography through stimulating exhibitions, debates, educational programmes and publications. IDFA The International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam has been presenting independent and inspiring films for over 30 years. This incredible festival brings together filmmakers, financiers and filmgoers to experience diverse documentaries. It supports a dynamic programme with workshops and talks, focused events tackling contemporary issues affecting the industry, and IDFA DocLab that explores the impact of digital technologies

INSIDER TIP

Tomorrowland celebrates its 15th anniversary at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome during ADE on 17 and 18 October

Tomorrowland

‘Amsterdam offers multiple venues to take in music, and during ADE they’re pumping day and night. Keep an eye on programmes at smaller venues such as Cinetol, Garage Noord and Sexyland.’ Jesler Amarins (33), programmer, ADE

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