Exploring the city of Utrecht and naturally, I stumble upon a Miffy sculpture. The famous fictional character of a sweet white little rabbit created by Utrecht-born illustrator Dick Bruna (1927-2017) on 21 June 1955. šMariaplaats, Utrecht. I had to find out more. So, the statue was part of the “Nijntje…
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Amsterdam
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Chet Baker
Little did I know ā¦ Chesney ‘Chet’ Baker (December 23, 1929 ā May 13, 1988) – the world-famous jazz artist was staying here at the Prins Hendrik Hotel in 1988 where he was found dead with serious head wounds on the pavement of this hotel. Apparently having fallen from the…
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Amsterdam Oersoep
A beautiful arched passage way connecting Damrak and Nieuwendijk shopping streets in Amsterdam known as the Beurspassage. Its history dates back to 15th century. Part of the redevelopment of the Damrak 70 and Nieuwendijk 196 buildings. The elaborate artwork design is called āAmsterdam Oersoepā, translated as Amsterdam Primordial Soup. It…
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Mirakelkolom
Every time I walk the street of Rokin in Amsterdam, I would get fixated on this imposing column. Just look at it! It sticks out like a sore thumbs. You have to wonder ā¦ šRokin 72, Amsterdam. The story goes way way way back to 15 March 1345. Ysbrand Dommer…
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Marina AbramoviÄ
Marina AbramoviÄ @ Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Exhibition 16 March – 14 July 2024 I have only seen the art performances on YouTube. I must see them in person. So, I went. We all know ā¦ Marina AbramoviÄ (Belgrade, 1946) is a multidisciplinary artist captivating audiences by exploring art as a…
Amsterdam
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Grandfather Clock by Maarten Baas
After witnessing two mesmerizing art performance clocks, I had to see the following: The Grandfather Clock šRijksmuseum On display between rooms 0.5 and 0.6; ground floor corridor connecting the Middle Ages halls and the Asian Pavilion. A giant 2-metre modern grandfather clock in real-time featuring a man ‘trapped’ behind the…
Den Haag
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King Willem of NL & LU
I have always noticed this bronze statue whenever I walk past the Binnenhof complex. Some noble guy sitting on a high horse on the Buitenhof, overlooking the Hofvijver lake, in the centre of The Hague. I never give it much thought. A week later when I was visiting Luxembourg, I…