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From the 16th century onwards, the centre of European printmaking was in Flanders and the Netherlands. Printmaking did more even than painting to familiarise Europe with art from the Low Countries.
This week's Friday Verses are written by Iduna Paalman. We translated her poem ‘Keep Sterile, Do Not Prick’.
We have summarised and analysed the results of our survey.
The Nigerian-Belgian artist is always searching for the connections between the world and bodies, poverty and enrichment, Africa and Europe. Her works are in international demand.
Pour a glass of your favourite brew and join on a historic journey of beer and brewing in the Low Countries. Proost!
The Dutch haven’t always been so mad about bikes. That close bond with cycling crept in quietly.
Actress Romana Vrede writes a letter to her autistic son, which makes for a tough, but loving book.
The painter may be hardly known in the Netherlands, but in Australia, he had a great reputation.
The Dutch language has all but vanished from Indonesia. However, it remains an important language of education in the country.
Seventy years ago, the Korean War broke out. Belgium and the Netherlands too sent soldiers to Asia. They were all volunteers who decided to sign up for the most diverse reasons.
No less than three important literary prizes for Dutch-language writers were announced this week. Awards for literary fiction, a poetry debut and a complete oeuvre.
Martin Michael Driessen's delightful short story for the first time in English.
Historians have chosen new themes to represent the Canon of Dutch History.
This week's Friday Verses are written by Peter Theunynck. We translated his poem ‘The Theatre of Love’.
In the Dutch language, bloomers have been known under a variety of names that refer to the Middle East, New York and Dutch fishermen.
Lieke Marsman’s artistic response to the corona crisis, inspired by the poem 'Abandoned Fortresses’ of Paul van Ostaijen.
Hind Fraihi argues that the new 'blacktivism' should not become an identity movement.
Walking through Brussels, sooner or later you will come across Pieter Bruegel the Elder and his enigmatic art. Derek Blyth would join you in a minute.
Although the Dutch stayed in Taiwan for less than forty years in the seventeenth century, Dutch has had a lasting impact on the language the islanders still speak today.
Aster Berkhof has reached the age of one hundred years. For a long time, he was one of the most read authors in Flanders. What should we remember of his oeuvre?
This year, the Month of Philosophy in Belgium and the Netherlands is dedicated to the concept of truth.
There is a constant tension in her videos between what moves and what stands still or has been stopped. Her exhibition 'Mall of Europe' can be seen in Mu.ZEE (Ostend) until 21 June.
This week's Friday Verses are written by Ulrike Burki. We translated her poem ‘Berlin’.
In June 1520, rival nations France and England impressed each other with lavish competitive displays of wealth and splendour on the “Field of the Cloth of Gold”.
Many European rulers gave speeches during the corona crisis. How did they infuse their words with power? What meanings did Willem-Alexander’s concerned look and Filip’s stiff facial expression lend to their messages? And who gave the best speech?
An overview of the latest museum acquisitions of old Dutch and Flemish Art.
