NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
December 26, 2009 - May 16, 2010
REAL TIME, MAARTEN BAAS - ZUIDERZEE MUSEUM ENKHUIZEN
Recently named Designer of the Year 2009 by Design Miami, Baas showcases his interpretation of time with his project Real Time. In Real Time, Maarten Baas expresses his perception of time in four film clocks: Grandfather's Clock, Sweeper's Clock, Analog Digital Clock, and the Zuiderzee Clock, which he created for the Zuiderzee Museum. Filmed persons take over the function of the hands of a clock and affect the way the time is shown. The project symbolizes the Zuiderzee Museum's way of thinking with regards to time by combining the timelines of the past and the present, rather than showing history chronologically.
2010
AMSTERDAM WATER SENSATIONS
2010 gets to the heart of the Dutch capital: Amsterdam Water Sensations 2010. A large number of events on and around Amsterdam's many waterways will be organized, offering many cultural and touristic events. See: www.amsterdamwatersensations.com
2009-2010
HOLLAND ART CITIES (HAC)
In 2010, the four major cities in Holland will continue to organize large-scale events, offering the highest concentration of art and cultural activities per square kilometer in the world. The cities developed an extensive cultural and tourist-oriented program around the themes of International Influences, Young Artists, Contemporary Art and Design and Dutch Masters. www.hollandartcities.com
Ongoing
THE MASTERPIECES - RIJKSMUSEUM, AMSTERDAM
Highlights of the Golden Age: wonderful dolls' houses, a treasure-trove of silver, the most beautiful Delftware, magnificent militia paintings and, of course, the famous paintings by Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Vermeer and Rembrandt. Over 400 masterpieces tell the impressive story of the political, economic and artistic wonders of the Golden Age. www.rijksmuseum.nl
January 27 - February 7, 2010
INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL - ROTTERDAM
The 39th edition of the International Film Festival Rotterdam offers again a quality selection of worldwide independent, innovative and experimental cinema and visual arts. The International Film Festival Rotterdam is the essential hub for discovering film talent and for catching the early buzz on many world and international premieres. www.filmfestivalrotterdam.com
January 27 - January 31, 2010
AIFW, AMSTERDAM INTERNATIONAL FASHION WEEK - AMSTERDAM
AIFW is steadily establishing itself as a young and directional alternative to the world's more traditional fashion weeks. Focusing on Amsterdam's reputation as an inspiring city, the AIFW program combines commerce with creativity. www.amsterdamfashionweek.com
February 6 - May 24, 2010
KANDINSKY & DER BLAUE REITER - GEMEENTEMUSEUM THE HAGUE
A truly unique exhibition, as this is the first major retrospective on the influential expressionist art of painting from the first half of the 20th century to be staged in Holland. www.gemeentemuseum.nl
February 13 - May 16, 2010
FASHION FOR THOUGHT, ALEXANDER VAN SLOBBE, AN INDEPENDENT ARTIST IN FASHION - GEMEENTEMUSEUM THE HAGUE
Alexander van Slobbe (1959) is one of the pioneers who put the Netherlands on the map in the international world of fashion. The exhibition will include items from Van Slobbe's personal archives, such as patterns, fabric samples, film footage and photos, as well as recent collaborations with for example Claudy Jongstra, Royal Tichelaar Makkum, Marc Mulders and PUMA. www.gemeentemuseum.nl
February 20 - June 6, 2010
VOICI PARIS: HAUTE COUTURE - GEMEENTEMUSEUM THE HAGUE
An exclusive peek into the rich history of the fascinating world of champagne, charm and Chanel. This major exhibit juxtaposes the history of haute couture with creations by today's top couturiers. Renowned fashion houses, such as Dior, Chanel, Christian Lacroix and Jean Paul Gaultier, have loaned exclusive couture creations from their most recent collections, fresh from the runway and not on view in Holland before. www.gemeentemuseum.nl
March 6 - September 17, 2010
PIONEERS OF MODERN ART FROM THE HERMITAGE - HERMITAGE AMSTERDAM
The Hermitage Amsterdam not only houses historical art, but also modern works from the late 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. During this period, mainly private collectors used to collect these objects d'art. After the 1917 October Revolution, many works by Matisse, Braque and Picasso, among others, ended up in The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. The exhibition presents a wonderful selection from this stunning collection. www.hermitage.nl
March 12 - 21, 2010
THE EUROPEAN FINE ART FAIR - MECC, MAASTRICHT (TEFAF MAASTRICHT)
In March 2010, Maastricht, the oldest town in Holland, will once again host TEFAF Maastricht, the world's most renowned art and antiques fair. Only the most illustrious of the world's art and antique dealers -- more than 220 eminent dealers from 15 countries -- are invited to exhibit at TEFAF. www.tefaf.com
March 18 - May 16, 2010
KEUKENHOF GARDENS - LISSE
Every spring, the Keukenhof Gardens are a feast for the eye. Over 7 million tulips and other bulb flowers are in bloom, covering an area of 80 acres. Theme 2010: 'From Russia with Love.' www.keukenhof.nl
April 2 - August 29, 2010
ALL OR NOTHING, ROBERT VAN 'T HOFF, ARCHITECT OF A NEW SOCIETY - KROLLER-MULLER MUSEUM OTTERLO
The Dutch avant-garde architect Robert van 't Hoff (1887-1979) realized a small and distinctive oeuvre. The exhibition provides a retrospective and aims to sketch his personality. In addition to the original drawings and photographs of his built oeuvre, you can also see for instance furniture, sketches for communes and rare socio-utopian documents that were in his possession. The exhibition is realized in association with the Netherlands Architecture Institute in Rotterdam (NAi). www.kmm.nl
April 24, 2010
FLOWER PARADE - NOORDWIJK
The Dutch version of California's Tournament of Roses Parade! Theme: "Journey through Europe." On Saturday, April 24th at 9:30am, the annual Flower Parade will leave Noordwijk to travel its 40 km route to arrive in Haarlem at about 9:00pm. The procession will comprise of 20 large floats and more than 30 decorated luxury cars, interspersed with marching bands. www.bloemencorso.info
April 30, 2010
QUEEN'S DAY; THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - HOLLAND
Queen Beatrix's birthday celebration is an annual countrywide party that's not to be missed. Enjoy the world's largest flea market in Amsterdam, musical performances and nonstop, good-natured fun wherever you go.
May 8, 2010
NATIONAL WINDMILL DAY - THROUGHOUT HOLLAND
Holland celebrates National Windmill Day. Well over 600 windmills, water mills and pumping stations throughout the country are open to the public on this day. Millers give demonstrations of their activities in and around the mill.
May 12 - August 22, 2010
THE YOUNG VERMEER - ROYAL PICTURE GALLERY MAURITSHUIS THE HAGUE
Vermeer worked from 1653 until his death, and he left a limited, but unparalleled, oeuvre of 36 paintings. Five paintings, Vermeer's early work, differs greatly from his later work. The exhibition 'The Young Vermeer' exhibits three paintings from the early days of Vermeer's career: 'Diana and her Nymphs', 'Christ in the House of Martha and Mary', and 'The Procuress'. Vermeer's later paintings 'View of Delft' and 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', from the permanent collection of the Mauritshuis, will also be on display. www.mauritshuis.nl
May 26 - 30, 2010
ART AMSTERDAM/KUNSTRAI - AMSTERDAM RAI
The 26th edition of Art Amsterdam draws gallery owners and collectors from all over the world to buy new works by European contemporary artists. Galleries from all over Europe will present their exhibits, including paintings, glass, jewelry and ethno graphics. A special program element entitled No Holds Barred, which will have its premiere this year, will feature large-scale presentations. www.kunstrai.nl
June 1 - 27, 2010
HOLLAND FESTIVAL - AMSTERDAM
Holland's largest performing arts festival, its 63rd edition, celebrates the end of the cultural season with the best of music, theater, dance, film and opera in superb venues throughout Amsterdam. www.hollandfestival.nl
June 10 - 27, 2010
THE HAGUE FESTIVALS - THE HAGUE
Ten days of different events at different levels. In 2010, the anniversary year for The Hague Jazz, The Hague Jazz will take place on June 10, 11 and 12 and opens the season for The Hague Festivals 2010. www.thehaguefestivals.nl
June 18 - 20, 2010
OPEN GARDEN DAYS - AMSTERDAM
Planned by the Amsterdam Canal Museums, some thirty canal gardens will be open to the public. Each year the Open Garden Days are being organized around a theme. This year the theme will be "Courts and Community Gardens." The gardens are open from 10:00am to 5:00pm. http://www.opentuinendagen.nl
June 18 - 20, 2010
AMSTERDAM ROOTS FESTIVAL - AMSTERDAM
Each summer, The Amsterdam Roots Festival presents a wide range of global music and non-western culture. The audience is offered a selection of performances, master classes and special projects at several different locations such as Melkweg, Tropentheater, Paradiso and Concertgebouw. Roots Open Air, the free open-air festival, will take place at the Oosterpark. www.amsterdamroots.nl
July 1 - 14, 2010
JULIDANS- LEIDSEPLEIN, AMSTERDAM
The festival of contemporary dance takes place at various stages in the vicinity of Leidseplein. The best up-and-coming international choreographers of this moment will show their theatrical choreographies in which dance and theater, music and other disciplines merge. Julidans provides an impression of what is currently going on in the field of dance theatre, and also a look ahead at the future. www.julidans.nl
July 9 - 11, 2010
35th NORTH SEA JAZZ FESTIVAL - AHOY, ROTTERDAM
One of the greatest jazz events in the world, featuring top jazz musicians as well as blues, soul, R&B, crossover and world-music artists. www.northseajazz.com
July 20, 2010
DANCE VALLEY, SPAARNWOUDE
In 2010 Spaarnwoude celebrates the 15th edition of Dance Valley. From all over Europe and even beyond, dance lovers will come to Dance Valley to enjoy live acts and a whole spectrum of music. There is a campground nearby for those who want to stay the night and enjoy the festival to the fullest. www.dancevalley.com
August 6 - 8, 2010
GAY PRIDE - AMSTERDAM
The Gay Pride was established in 1995 and is Holland's most important gay event. Highlight is the Gay Pride Parade on August 7th. No Gay Pride Parade in any other city compares to Amsterdam's -- in spirit, spice or entertainment. What's more, it takes place on the city's canals! www.amsterdamgaypride.nl
August 7, 2010
HEINEKEN FAST FORWARD DANCE PARADE- ROTTERDAM
During the Heineken FFWD Dance Parade, about 40 trucks packed with sound systems and (inter)national acclaimed DJ's, will find their way through the center of Rotterdam. This free of charge parade attracts over 350,000 spectators and ends traditionally with a spectacular after party. www.ffwdheinekendanceparade.nl
August 14 - 22, 2010
CANAL FESTIVAL (GRACHTEN FESTIVAL) - AMSTERDAM
A summer spectacle for music lovers will fill the Amsterdam summer evenings with classical music. Large crowds of people will gather in the city center to enjoy the free classical concerts on and around the Amsterdam canals. Highlight is the Prinsengracht concert which takes place in front of the Pulitzer hotel. www.grachtenfestival.nl
Fall 2010
KEES VAN DONGEN - MUSEUM BOIJMANS VAN BEUNINGEN ROTTERDAM
A world-class exhibition to match the extraordinary artistic verve of Kees van Dongen (1877-1968). The Rotterdam-born artist made quite a name for himself in Paris at the turn of the century, sharing a studio with Picasso. While offering an overview of his entire career, the exhibition focuses on the period 1907 - 1914 which was so crucial to his artistic development. http://www.boijmans.nl
October 20, 2010 - January 11, 2011
RIETVELD'S UNIVERSE - CENTRAAL MUSEUM UTRECHT
The Centraal Museum in Utrecht is sparing no expense with a large international exhibition entitled 'Rietveld's Universe.' The exhibition displays the work of furniture maker and architect Gerrit Th. Rietveld (1888-1964) in the context of international modernism. The Utrecht Centraal Museum possesses the largest collection of Rietveld designs in the world. www.centraalmuseum.nl
November 4, 2010 - January 30, 2011
MADE IN HOLLAND: OLD MASTERS FROM AN AMERICAN COLLECTION - ROYAL PICTURE GALLERY MAURITSHUIS THE HAGUE
It is very exceptional that a large part of one of these private top collections will be on display in the Mauritshuis. It includes paintings by well-known Dutch masters, such as Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Gerrit Dou, Frans van Mieris and Hendrick Avercamp. This is the first time that the majority of this outstanding collection will be on view to the public in Europe. www.mauritshuis.nl
November 18 - 28, 2010
IDFA- 23rd INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM - AMSTERDAM
One of the world's most prestigious documentary film festivals offers over 200 high-quality documentaries and an extensive program filled with workshops, readings and forums about the aspects of documentary filming. www.idfa.nl
November 6, 2010
MUSEUM NIGHT - AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam will once again celebrate Museum Night. More than 40 museums and institutions will open their doors from 7:00pm until 2:00am! All museums will organize special events. www.n8.nl
December 21, 2010 - March 13, 2011
GABRIEL METSU - RIJKSMUSEUM AMSTERDAM
The son of a Flemish painter, Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), staged his career over twenty years. Metsu's ouvre focused primarily on genre painting, but this exhibition proposes a catalogue raisonne of Metsu's works. With the exception of a smaller 1966 exhibition, there have not been any other exhibitions highlighting the work of this outstanding Dutch artist. The exhibition will feature approximately forty paintings from a variety of public and private collections. http://www.rijksmuseum.nl/
For more information, please visit: www.holland.com