january-2010

Hendrick Avercamp: Detail from Winter Landscape with Skaters (c. 1608). Rodchenko: Lily Brik. Knigi
poster (1924). © A. Rodchenko, V. Stepanova, Archive Moscow House of Photography Museum
Light on their
toes
On its fi rst visit to The Netherlands,
the National Ballet of China
performs this tragic tale of love and
rivalry, based on the eponymous
fi lm by director Zhang Yimou.
RAISE THE RED LANTERN January 4, 6, 7,
10; Muziektheater, Amstel 3; +31 20
6255455; www.muziektheater.nl
EVENTS
REALISME 07 January 14-17
This art fair focuses on contemporary
fi gurative and realistic art by Dutch and
international artists.
PTA (Passenger Terminal Amsterdam), Piet
Heinkade 27; +31 20 6264020;
www.realismeamsterdam.com
JUMPING AMSTERDAM
January 21-24
Some of the world’s top riders compete in
show jumping and dressage events.
RAI, Europaplein 22; +31 20 5445720;
www.jumpingamsterdam.nl
PARADISO KORENDAGEN
January 23, 24
The annual ‘Choir Days’ weekend sees a
plethora of amateur choirs perform within a
former church building.
Paradiso, Weteringschans 6-8; +31 20 6264521;
www.paradiso.nl
MAKING A POINT
AMSTERDAM INTERNATIONAL FASHION
WEEK January 27-31
Dutch and international fashion take to
catwalks across the city.
Various locations;
www.amsterdamfashionweek.com
EXHIBITIONS
NIET NORMAAL (NOT NORMAL)
Until March 7
Art and science come together to confront
the question: what is normal?
Beurs van Berlage, Beursplein 1;
www.nietnormaal.nl
HENDRICK AVERCAMP: THE LITTLE ICE
AGE Until February 15
Fascinating, historic
17th-century winter
landscapes by this
Amsterdam-born painter.
Rijksmuseum, Jan Luykenstraat 1;
+31 20 674700; www.rijksmuseum.nl
Amsterdam UPDATE
ALEXANDER RODCHENKO: REVOLUTION
IN PHOTOGRAPHY Until March 17
More than 200 vintage
photographs provide a
unique overview of the
world-famous Russian
avant-garde artist
Rodchenko (1891-1956).
Foam, Keizersgracht 609; +31 20 5516500;
www.foam.nl
OMAN Until April 18
Around 300 top pieces from various museum
collections. The exhibition dwells on Oman’s
role as a seafaring nation and its central
location on international trade routes, such
as those of the Dutch East India Company.
De Nieuwe Kerk, Dam; +31 20 6386909;
www.nieuwekerk.nl
RESTAURANT
ABYSSINIA
Spacious and relaxed, this African restaurant
specialises in authentic Ethiopian and
Eritrean (Abyssinian) dishes. Forego the
cutlery and use an enjera (pancake) to pick
up the chef’s spicy delights, such as doro
wot (chicken stew). Complement the meal
with honey wine or a selection of Mongozo
beers.
Jan Pieter Heijestraat 190; +31 20 6830792;
www.abyssinia.nl
GIGS
Heavy Trash January 17, Melkweg
Dropkick Murphys January 31, Heineken
Music Hall
Ian Brown January 31, Paradiso
WEBSITES
www.dutchnews.nl
Daily Dutch news in English
www.specialbite.com
Cool and comprehensive restaurant reviews
www.underwateramsterdam.com
Events and info galore
www.amsterdam.info
Useful tourist information
www.lastminuteticketshop.nl
Half-price tickets to events
REMEMBER! This copy of Holland Herald is
yours to take off the plane.
WILD Holland Herald 67