Posts in the category: Culture

The idea of gravity is both an actual physical force and also a metaphor for living. People often refer to the ‘gravity´ of a situation, while the term gravitas is used to describe a somewhat ponderous dignity. However, the way in which artists, both historic and contemporary, work with this physical reality reveals much about how the world is viewed, experienced and interpreted. The exhibition presents over 50 works by 29 celebrated artists from Marina Abramovi? and Ulay´s 16mm film Rest Energy (1980); abundant with relational gravity, to Dorothy Cross´s sculptural work Whale (2011) that physically embraces the materiality and suspension of gravity. Every day a street performance will be held on Opera Lane:
Thursday 14th at 1pm on Opera Lane
Friday 15th at 11am on Opera Lane
Saturday 16th at 11am on Opera Lane
More info: Crawford Gallery

For the Amnesty International campaign "The Empty Chair", Dutch designer Maarten Baas made the symbolic empty chair to support Amnesty in their fight for freedom of expression. Dr. Liu Xiaobo was convicted for his role in drafting "Charter 08", a proposal for legal and political reform in China. Liu Xiaobo was the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate but during the cermony his chair remained empty as he was sentenced to a 11 years imprisonment. "The empty chair" is a symbol for Liu and many others who're in jail for expressing their opinion.
The chair will be presented during the 50th anniversary of Amnesty International tomorrow in Pakhuis de Zwijger in Amsterdam.

'Food is culture, food is identity'. The Food Film Festival is about everything related to food: Food in its broadest sense. There is so much to say about food and food says so much about us. During this festival more than 20 food films and documentaries will be screened, together with an extensive program with debates, workshops, art and music. The event will start tomorrow till the 20th of March, in Studio/K, Amsterdam. More info: Food Film Festival

Last April Kuyichi started with the instore event: 'Buy a pair of Kuyichi jeans, end up in Peru! Everybody who bought a pair of Kuyichi jeans had the chance to visit Peru in October. The event was a succes and the 6 lucky winners had an amazing time there! Hereby an impression of their fantastic journey. We thank travel agency Sawadee for their excellent organization.

Kuyichi started last April with the instore event: 'Buy a pair of Kuyichi jeans, end up in Peru! Everybody who bought a Kuyichi jeans had the chance to visit Peru in October. The event was a succes and the 6 lucky winners left last Saturday for their trip! We keep you updated with all their great stories.