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‘Revolusi’ Corrects the Dutch Colonial Self-Image of Indonesia

5 September 2024

In Revolusi: Indonesia and the Birth of the Modern World, David van Reybrouck documents the Dutch colonial involvement in the world’s largest archipelago from the early seventeenth century until independence in late 1949. Using his literary talent, the author combines historical research and journ

‘The Safekeep’ by Yael van der Wouden: When the Outside World Comes In

28 August 2024

Set against a backdrop of family tensions and unprocessed desires, Yael Van der Wouden's debut novel invites us to explore the profound impact of our family and history on our sense of self. While her book, longlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize, should be praised for its emotional depth and rich char

The Resilience of a Bird: Two Poetry Collections by Mattijs Deraedt

11 July 2024

In his debut collection De schaduw van wat zo graag in de zon had blijven staan (‘The Shadow of What Would Have Loved to Remain in the Sun’) Mattijs Deraedt closed his eyes to engage in introspection. It made it to the shortlist of De Grote Poëzieprijs. In Kleine wereld (‘Small world’), Der

Fashion Photographer Willy Vanderperre Clicks to the Core

13 June 2024

There’s a good chance you’ve seen a photo by Belgian fashion photographer Willy Vanderperre at some point. He has shot campaigns for fashion houses like Dior and Prada, and his editorials have appeared in magazines such as Dust, i-D and Vogue. It’s no surprise that he has the honour of being t

‘De daden’ by Anne Schepers: On Engagement and Cynical Journalism

3 June 2024

In De daden (Deeds), Anne Schepers tells the story of an intern at a leading newspaper, who gradually finds herself caught between her activist inclinations, her cynical bosses, and the poor neighbourhood in which she grew up.

Volendam: The Dutch Fishing Village That Became an International Artists’ Haven

23 May 2024

At the turn of the 20th century, the quaint fishing village of Volendam transformed into a bustling artists' colony, attracting painters from around the world with its enchanting opal light. In The Discovery of Holland, published only in Dutch for now, Jan Brokken explores this vibrant era, revealin

Hymn to the Silence: The Contemplative Work of Jef Verheyen

21 May 2024

Forty years after his death, the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp is devoting a retrospective to the Flemish artist Jef Verheyen (1932-1984). This beautiful exhibition is relevant not only as a part of art history but also because Verheyen continues to inspire young artists today.

Boozers, Militiamen And Mischievous Looking Women: Frans Hals Brought Them All Masterfully To Life

24 April 2024

The Rijksmuseum is exhibiting around fifty of Frans Hals' best works. This selection puts a virtuoso craftsman in the spotlight. The seventeenth-century master could transform smears of paint into striking portraits like no other.

Roelant Savery Painted the Emperor’s Wondrous World

5 April 2024

Mauritshuis in The Hague is paying tribute to Roelant Savery with 43 paintings and drawings. As a court painter in the service of Emperor Rudolf II of Habsburg, the seventeenth-century master feasted his eyes on lions, flowers from every corner of the world and the legendary dodo as well, capturing

Jaap Robben’s Mastery Shines Through In The Dialogues Of ‘Afterlight’

29 March 2024

In his novel Afterlight, the acclaimed Dutch poet and author Jaap Robben describes a complex love, set in Nijmegen from the 1960s through to today. The lovers, Frieda and Otto, are subtly fleshed out through dialogue and their relationships with other characters.

Jef Last: A Life of Commitment in the Twentieth Century

15 February 2024

The life of Jef Last (1898-1972) offers a splendid introduction to the twentieth century, as is apparent from a new biography of this committed Dutch writer. From the Spanish Civil War to the struggle for independence in Indonesia, and from the conflict between Communist ideal and Soviet reality to

Hitting Back. ‘Confrontations’ by Simone Atangana Bekono

13 February 2024

After her well-received poetry collection hoe de eerste vonken zichtbaar waren, the Dutch author Simone Atangana Bekono wrote her debut novel Confrontations in 2020. Four years later, an English edition has now been published. Themes like racism return in this book, but why was poetic language given

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