150 years of Impressionism celebrated, and Warhol royal prints, at Dutch museums

150 years of Impressionism celebrated, and Warhol royal prints, at Dutch museums

On April 15, 1874, a group of young artists put their paintings on display in Paris – and Impressionism was born. Their move was in protest against the strict admission rules of the country’s official salons, where their style was not wanted. The personal impressions, loose brushstrokes, strong colours and themes of everyday life were … Read more

4 quirky must-see Amsterdam icons, from flower bikes and gable stones to mosaic artist Fabrice Hünd’s works

4 quirky must-see Amsterdam icons, from flower bikes and gable stones to mosaic artist Fabrice Hünd’s works

Gregory made the first flower bike for his wife, Michelle, nearly 20 years ago, but it was not just a romantic gesture. Michelle was suffering from short-term memory loss brought on by epilepsy. On a couple of occasions, she had complained about losing her bicycle. In truth, she wasn’t able to locate her bike among … Read more