ARTZUID 2011 an International Sculpture Exhibition in a Unique Cultural Heritage Setting

AMSTERDAM.- In 2008 Cintha van Heeswijck-Veeger established Foundation ArtZuid. She took the initiative to draw greater attention to the urban expansion plan (1917) of architect H.P. Berlage known as the Plan-Zuid in Amsterdam, by organising a high-quality international sculpture exhibition named ARTZUID. This world-class platform for sculpture added a jewel to Amsterdam’s crown of leading cultural events. ARTZUID 2009 was successful with 90,000 visitors. The second edition ARTZUID 2011 takes place between 26 May to 28 August 2011. The opening [...]

Van Gogh Museum Wins Grand Prix of the European Heritage Award for the Van Gogh Letters Project

AMSTERDAM.- On 10 June 2010 in Istanbul the Van Gogh Museum and the Huygens Institute-KNAW took the Grand Prix in the research category of the European Heritage Awards for the Van Gogh Letters Project. They are delighted to receive this highly prestigious award. The European Heritage Awards jury said, “The Jury greatly admired this fascinating project carried out by the Van Gogh Museum on the Van Gogh letters and the incredible opportunity this project has given to an entire community [...]