Day 361 - Amsterdam Light Festival - illuminated arch at the Rijksmuseum

The Amsterdam Light Festival started on December 6, and can be seen until January 19.

For 50 days, the historical center of Amsterdam will present a unique decor. This year's theme is "Building with Light".  It consists of 30 light sculptures and projections from international artists.

Unfortunately, I have not been able to visit the festival yet, but I will do so next week.

Right now I would like to share one project with you: light battle by venivdimultiplex. This artwork illuminates the passage under the Rijksmuseum. Passengers are invited to take place on an a bicycle and to generate energy and light by pedaling.

Below you see a photo of this interactive artwork.

Source: www.designboom.com

Day 287 - Typography and kerning: the roof of the new bus station in Amsterdam

The Central Station in Amsterdam is under construction.

One of the largest projects is building of a new roof on the bus station that is situated the train station. The roof is made of glass and it is decorated with the word 'AMSTERDAM'. The letters are mad of colored glass (orange and red).

Yesterday I read an article about this roof on Typographica. The article describes a few worrisome facts, such as the fact that the spacing between the first A and M is 5 windows, whereas the space between the final A and M is only 4 windows...

Want tk know more about it? Read the article here or take the train or bus to Amsterdam to see it with your own eyes.

Anyway, I like this roof and do not mind abut the kerning...

Day 284 - Graphic design: street art, Eye, Amsterdam

Yesterday, I was in Amsterdam. I started my visit at the Eye Film Museum. One of my favorite places in Amsterdam.

The sky was cloudy, it rained now and then. Nevertheless, I had the opportunity to take a lot of of photo's. When I walked around the building, I saw this piece of  'street art'.

Someone wrote 'ik herhaal ik herhaal ik herhaal...' with chalk on the pavement. 'Ik herhaal' means 'I repeat'. It was repeated at least thirty times....

Street art - photo by 2VORM, all rigths reserved

Day 283 - Poster design: Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Today I Went to Amsterdam and visited the Stedelijk Museum. In the museum there is a large wall covered with posyers of exhibitions.

This photo gives you an impression of the wall.  

Day 264 - Architecture: the new Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

As you probably know, the Rijksmuseum has been closed for reconstruction. 

Two weeks ago I visited the museum. The collection is amazing, but the architecture is really beautiful. Especially the atrium. As you can see on the photo's below, the atrium is made of glass. 

Photo's by 2VORM, all rights reserved.

Day 256 - Fashion design: extraordinary bags and purses at Museum Hendrikje (Museum for bags and purses, Amsterdam)

Museum Hendrikje is one of my favorite museums. It is located in Amsterdam, in a wonderful canal building. Not only the building is very nice, but the collection of bags and purses is also amazing.

In the museum you find the most extraordinary bags. These bags have forms such as a car, a house, a flower or even vegetables and fruit.

One of the bags I like a lot is the "Orange Bag', designed by Sylvia Moschard.

Photo's via www.tassenmuseum.nl

Day 255 - Fashion high tea at the Museum of bags and purses in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has quite some museums.

One of the museums I like a lot, is Hendrikje. Hendrikje is the Museum for Bags and Purses. The museum is located in a historic canal house. The collection gives an overview of 500 years of history of the Western ladies bag.

One of the highlights is the Cupcake Bag. The CUpcake Bag is an evening bag. It is completely covered with Swarovski crystals.

Logo Museum Hendrikje

Cupcake Bag - Photo via www.tassenmuseum.nl

Day 249 - My visit to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

Yesterday I visitied the Rijksmuseum. 

One of the things I really loved was the giant ceiling painting, made by the British artist Richard Wright. He painted more than 47,000 black stars on a white background. What makes is special is that he painted these stars directly onto the ceiling.

Ceiling painting at the Rijksmuseum - photo by 2VORM, all rights reserved

Day 248 - The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

Today I took a day off. I went to Amsterdam to visit the Rijksmuseum. As you probably know the museum reopened recently, after a reconstruction that took several years.

I loved the architectiure, in particular the roof construction. Here are some photo's.

Photo's by 2vorm, all rights reserved

Day 223 - Ministeck is back: Stickm In sunglasses and more

In a Dutch concept store I saw 'Stickem In', a dseign label that is inspired by retro toy brand Ministeck.

The idea is that you can pimp Stickem In products with the pixel plugs, allowing you to create you own design. The first product they sell are sunglasses. Below you see some examples. In the future they will also sell other products.

Stickem In is available at HUTSPOT Amsterdam.

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Day 220 - Fascinating and creative installation: Melting Men

Nele Azevedo, a Brazilian artist, creates amazing art installations.

The most famous one is the 'Melting Men'. An installation that consists of hundreds of ice sculptures.
Since 2005, Azevedo has been setting up her Melting Men in public spaces in cities all over the world.
Last year, she installed one et the Spui in Amsterdam.

For more information and photo's, visit her website.

Melting Men - by Nele Azevedo

Melting Men - by Nele Azevedo

Day 195 - New hotspot at NDSM wharf, Amsterdam: PLLEK

PLLEK opened in 2012 and has become a new creative hotspot at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam.

The building is made of raw industrial materials, such as sea containers.
It houses a restaurant and cafe. Besides eating and drinking, there is also the possibility to participate to workshops (e.g. yoga) and watch movies.

For more information, visit the website: www.pllek.nl

Day 180 - 3d presentation AMFI students Amsterdam at Trouw Gebouw

Yesterday I told you about the 3d-presentation of the first year AMFO branding students.
And I showed you some photos from the building.

Today I'll show you a few photos of the presentation it self.

3d AMFI - photo by 2VORM

3d AMFI - photo by 2VORM

3d AMFI - photo by 2VORM

Day 179 - 3d presentation AMFI students Amsterdam at Trouw Gebouw

Yesterday and today the first year students of the Amsterdam Fashion Institute presented their brand concept at the Trouw building in Amsterdam.

Trouw is the name of a Dutch newspaper. In 2009, after Trouw has moved, the building has been transformed into a club, exhibition space and restaurant.

Here's an impression of the building.

Trouw Gebouw - photo by 2VORM

Logo Trouw Gebouw - photo by 2VORM

Entrance to the exhibition room - photo by 2VORM

Day 174 - New gardens of the Rijksmuseum in open with important Henry Moore exhibition

Yesterday the new gardens of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam opened with an exhibition of sculptures of Henri Moore.

The exhibition includes 12 sculptures and is the first in a series of annual international sculpture exhibitions that will be held in the Rijksmuseum's gardens the coming 5 years.

For more information, visit the website of the Rijksmuseum.

Day 172 - Creative hotspot: Sunday Market Amsterdam, shopping for art, fashion and design!

Shop till you drop and get inspired...
This is what he Sunday Market in Amsterdam is about.

The market is inspired on markets such as Camden, Portobello and Spitalfield in London.
Markets where shopping and creativity come together, where designers and students present their creations and where you can meet, eat and have a drink.

The Sunday Market in Amsterdam is held every first sunday of the month,
from 12 - 6 PM at the Westergasfabriek.

The place to be if you like shopping for art, fashion and design.

Day 150 - DIY photography exhibition 1000 Photos Amsterdam in Melkweg Gallery

1000 Photos is a DIY exhibition in Amsterdam that can be visited from May 16 until June 16.
The location of the exhibition is: Melkweg Galerie in Amsterdam.

The exhibition consists of 15x20 cm photos donated by professional and amateur photographers.
The them of the exhibition is inside/outside.

On the final day of the exhibition the photos are sold for only 10 euro each in order to raise funds for Young in Prison. Young in Prison gives children behind bars perspective and skills for the future by creative projects.

More information can be found on:
http://www.1000photosamsterdam.nl
1000 Photos - Amsterdam

Day 138 - Baubles Parade Amsterdam: a unique and colorful event

Three days ago the fist Baubles Parade opened at the Museumplein in Amsterdam.

The Baubles are designed by Dutch celebrities, among which Johan Cruyff.
Join the Parade, buy a Bauble and support SOS-kinderdorpen!

For more information see:
Facebook
SOS-kinderdorpen

Day 136 - Photography: Amsterdam by Numbers

Hans Eijkelboom, a Dutch photographer, set himself an interesting task. During five weeks he walked around in Amsterdam and took photos of people with numbers on their clothes.

The result of this project is published in the book Amsterdam by Numbers. In addition to the numbers and people, it gives an insight into daily life in Amsterdam.

All photos via http://www.photonotebooks.com

Day 124 - Coming soon Rolling kitchens Amsterdam: food, music and more

Coming soon: Rolling Kitchens 2013!

From 9 to 12 May Amsterdam houses the largest open air restaurant at the Westergasfabriek.
Rolling Kitchens is open from 13.00 to 23.00 and offers a large variety of food.

Enjoy!

See for more information: www.rollendekeukens.nl