AWC Going Dutch April 2020

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can be seen at 85 locations scattered among
the gardens of museums, private homes and
other city institutions. A festival guide and
route map showing the participating locations
is available for € 2 at the information
points. www.tulpfestival.com
Dutch Grand Prix Zandvoort
The Dutch Formula One Grand Prix Race
is back in the Netherlands after a 35-year
absence (it was originally held here from
1948 – 1985). From May 1 – 3, engines are
back to roaring on the Zandvoort racetrack,
which has been heavily renovated during its
absence from the Grand Prix calendar. The
racetrack is located right next to the beach,
about an hour north of The Hague. The
screech of whirring tires will be set to fat
beats spun by some of the world’s best DJs.
In the event of a postponement, all tickets
will remain valid. www.dutchgp.com
line pinball machine or relax on the comfortable
cat bed. Free with Museumkaart.
www.sieboldhuis.org
Global Perspective on Gender
Through August 23, Tropenmuseum in
Amsterdam examines gender, which is currently
a hot topic. Did you know that what
we see as masculine or feminine is largely
culturally determined? In a festival-like setting,
dive into the world of gender and discover
how this is expressed and experienced
worldwide. Consider: sitting on a chair specially
for women by designer Anna Aagaard
Jensen, which is only possible with wide
legs. Taking a dip in a ball pit of breasts
that makes you think about what it means
to be reduced to an object. And a photo
shoot that makes visitors aware of the typically
male or female poses that they take on
themselves. Free with Museumkaart. www.
tropenmuseum.nl
KunstRAI Art Fair
From Wednesday, April 29 until Sunday,
May 3, the longest running art fair in the
Netherlands (now in its 36th year) will offer
contemporary Dutch art for sale at RAI
Amsterdam. During the fair, over 80 galleries
will show their paintings, sculptures,
photography, new media, design and jewelry.
www.kunstrai.nl
Cats in Japanese Art
Through July 5, Japanese Museum
SieboldHuis in Leiden presents NEKO,
The Cat in Japanese Art. In traditional and
contemporary Japanese prints, rare drawings,
artifacts, scrolls and photographs, the
role of the cat in Japanese art throughout
the ages will be exhibited for all visitors of
all ages to enjoy. Japan, famous for its love
of cats (neko) has produced such icons as
Hello Kitty and even boasts cat cafés, cat
shrines, and a number of cat islands. The
love of the cats will be presented in all its
diversity: see the cat in art, take part in the
neko-treasure hunt, try your hand on a fe-
Maneki neko in Mikawa-stijl, 19th century
Photo by Mario Patiño Sanchez
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