activities
Please find here an overview of activities and projects the Prince Claus Fund initiates and supports. For an overview of upcoming activities you can take a look at the Calendar.
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23.1.2012 Stories from the Jewish kitchen
On Thursday 2 February, cookbook writer Claudia Roden was interviewed by Hanneke Groenteman at the Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. As part of the exhibition 'Judaism: A World of Stories', the Prince Claus Fund and the Nieuwe Kerk organized this evening with Claudia Roden shared stories of her quest for Jewish dishes around the world.
1.12.2011 Booklaunch Saisons Sauvages by 2011 Laureate Kettly Mars
On 24 November at 20.00 hrs Kettly Mars presents the Dutch translation of her novel Saisons Sauvages in the MC Theater in Amsterdam. During the evening visual artist Natasja Kensmil also speaks about her work and soulful singer Shirma Rouse provides musical entertainment.
15.11.2011 Rio Cubango, from weapon to instrument
On Saturday 12 November the world premiere of the concert Rio Cubango took place in the Concertgebouw. Victor Gama, Salomé Pais Matos and Zapp 4 proved to be gifted musicians. The composition by Victor Gama was beautiful and the unique instruments enchanted the audience.Rio Cubango is the latest work by Portuguese though Angolan born composer, musician and instrument designer Victor Gama. For...
4.9.2011 15 years Prince Claus Fund
On 6 September 2011 the Prince Claus Fund existed for 15 years. The Prince Claus Fund was established to celebrate the seventieth birthday of HRH Prince Claus in appreciation for his efforts in the field of international cooperation. The Prince Claus Fund supports cultural pioneers in situations and in areas where freedom for cultural expression is limited due to conflict, poverty, oppression, marginalization...
9.8.2011 Through the eyes of Van Leo, An evening on the past, present...
In the 50’s the Egyptian revolution made Cairo into the cosmopolitan center of a vibrant society. Can the city once more have that role in the aftermath of today's Arab Spring? Prominent and original photographer Van Leo (1921 - 2002) knew at the time how to capture the zeitgeist with his advanced photography. On Thursday 29 September the Prince Claus Fund and the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts...
