Art

5 weird statues in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is full of statues that will make you look twice, and sometimes even laugh to...

How Dutch design became a pinnacle (and what to expect in the future)

In everything from fashion to industrial design, Dutch design has been characterised by both minimalism and unconventionality....

9 completely free art experiences in the Netherlands 

Want to enjoy the Dutch art scene but you're on a budget? Luckily, there are plenty of...

5 top-tier books by Dutch authors to read when discovering the Netherlands

For many of us book lovers, there is no better way to get to know a culture...

See Rembrandt’s Night Watch in minute detail: 717 billion pixels to be precise

The Dutch are forerunners once again. This time, they created no less than the largest and most...

5 art poster ideas for your Dutch apartment

Is your home feeling a bit drab? Maybe you just moved or need a change in your...

A mosaic map colours life into Delft history

When one thinks of street art, graffiti images on walls or random sculptures along walkways most readily...

10 of the Netherlands’ most famous painters

The period roughly spanning 1588 to 1672 was one of the most prosperous in Dutch history. Often...