Reflection About Art By Romana Petkovska | Magazine | February 17, 2023 Cover Illustration: Arzu Cengiz / Unsplash Magazine reporter Romana Petkovska captures her perspective on “art” – what it is, how it is explained, and how people perceive art. What is art? How do we define the term? Is it something that you can touch, or is it rather abstract? Is it real or an illusion? The first definition that comes…
VanMoof: Gentrification on Wheels By Nathan Domon | Metro City | February 14, 2023 Cover Illustration: Bike in City. Johannes Schenk / Unsplash Reporter Nathan Domon reflects on the societal relevance of and resentment towards VanMoof e-bikes. As the clock strikes eight, Amsterdam awakens to the symphony of wheels and bells. From left and right, bicycles pass, dodge, rub and push each other, weaving in and out of traffic along the…
The Rulebook for Being Cool By Andrea Forssberg | Magazine | February 3, 2023 Cover Illustration: Five coats on a coat rack. Amanda Vick / Unsplash Magazine writer Andrea Forssberg discusses the recent rise of the scandi-chic style on social media and how it can promote sustainability through a more mindful approach to fashion. The rising success of the scandi-chic aesthetic has been discussed for a while now. High fashion Twitter…
The Future of Humanity in Afghanistan: A Conversation with Ex-Diplomat, Author and Journalist Robbert van Lanschot By Anna Illing and Katrina Sproge | International | February 1, 2023 Cover Illustration: Robbert van Lanschot. Simon Ordonez / The Amsterdammer International reporters Anna Illing and Katrina Sproge sat down with ex-diplomat, author and journalist Robbert van Lanschot to discuss his experiences traveling through Afghanistan and his current project to provide financial support for girls’…
Photo Story: The 11th Edition of National Tulip Day By Julia Chruszcz | Metro City | January 30, 2023 In honor of National Tulip Day, the city of Amsterdam organizes an annual event on the third Saturday of January where 200,000 tulips fill Museumplein (previously held in Dam Square), free for locals to collect and celebrate the upcoming tulip season. For the 11th edition, the theme was “Typical Dutch”. Dutch…
Breaking Fads: The ‘Coolification’ of Drug Lords By Embla Waage | Magazine | Januay 26, 2023 Cover Illustration: Lines of cocaine. Colin Davis/Unsplash Magazine writer Embla Waage focuses on drug lords – who they are, what they have done and how the media portray them, whilst also drawing attention to the moral situation when talking about drug lords and drug dealers – why and should people praise them? In light…
