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The Seaside Resort Where Mondrian Went Modern

16 September 2024

Known for its wide beaches and cycling paths, Domburg is a popular getaway for tourists in the Netherlands. However, this coastal town also has a rich artistic legacy, attracting famous artists like Piet Mondrian in the early 20th century. Mondrian's evolving style from realism to abstraction can be

Anne Frank: The Vulnerability of a Universal Symbol

11 September 2024

After the publication of her diary, Anne Frank became more than just a symbol of Jewish suffering during World War II; she transcended the 1940s to become a universal and timeless representation of innocence and victimhood. However, that second dimension is now under scrutiny.

How Liberal Protestants Paved the Way for Innovative Television

11 September 2024

Fifty years ago, the liberal Protestant broadcaster VPRO first broadcast Van Oekel's Discohoek, an idiosyncratic program that initiated the renewal of Dutch television. Progressive Flanders was watching and was green with envy.

Fannah Palmer’s Choice: Nadia de Vries and Aya Sabi

10 September 2024

Every month, a translator of Dutch into English gives literary tips by answering two questions: which translated book by a Flemish or Dutch author should everyone read? And, which book deserves an English translation? To get publishers excited, an excerpt has already been translated. Translator and

‘Revolusi’ Corrects the Dutch Colonial Self-Image of Indonesia

5 September 2024

In Revolusi: Indonesia and the Birth of the Modern World, David van Reybrouck documents the Dutch colonial involvement in the world’s largest archipelago from the early seventeenth century until independence in late 1949. Using his literary talent, the author combines historical research and journ

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‘The Safekeep’ by Yael van der Wouden: When the Outside World Comes In

28 August 2024

Set against a backdrop of family tensions and unprocessed desires, Yael Van der Wouden's debut novel invites us to explore the profound impact of our family and history on our sense of self. While her book, longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, should be praised for its emotional depth and rich char

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Artist Family Maelwael-Van Lymborch Paved the Way for Jan Van Eyck

27 August 2024

Anyone who thinks that fine art in the Low Countries started with Jan van Eyck, should read the book Johan Maelwael and the Van Lymborch brothers. The authors of this book argue that the founders of Dutch painting can be found in Nijmegen. The Maelwael family brought about a revolutionary twist to m

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