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A Journey to the LFTFLD

A Journey to the LFTFLD

Jul 21, 2011 |  by  |  Art

Greeted by a (fake?) dead goat kid in a box with potatoes and tomatoes all ready to go in the oven, I entered the intimate Chiellerie Gallery. It was the opening of a new expo organized by the Amsterdam based cultural collective LFTFLD. They’ve been around since 2004, hosting parties, bringing out magazines and more. Seems about time to find out a little more. (..more)

Selwyn Senatori’s Italian roots on Canvas

Selwyn Senatori’s Italian roots on Canvas

Jul 14, 2011 |  by  |  Art, Event

Unless I’m really craving a good dose of sex, drugs and tourists I rarely wander the streets around the red light district. But my trusty bike does bring me for a ride along Rokin every once in a while and the past few times there has been something catching my eye from behind the construction chaos. I finally had a chance to scope it out and guess what I found… (..more)

Get your dose of culture at Amsterdam Roest

Get your dose of culture at Amsterdam Roest

Jun 20, 2011 |  by  |  Photos, Spots

I always find it funny how we end up comparing places in Amsterdam with other cities. It’s as if the term “Berlin” is a concept all by itself. But what about the concept “Amsterdam” then, what is typical for this city we all love? Luckily there are a few spots that are defining our city’s own identity, mixing in a little Berlin and East London spice along the way. This past weekend I was introduced to a new one of these during the opening of Amsterdam Roest. (..more)