Polly Gray – How to Be Strong Cover Illustration: Carl Fitton, @pencilcage on Instagram By Diana-Teodora Gaitan | June 9, 2021 Magazine Reporter Diana pays tribute to the English actress Helen McCrory following her death on April 16 and how McCrory’s role as Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders was one of her first role models as a teenager. Transitioning from middle school to high school was quite a tough time for me.…
ELISA MORAND AND KIRA GUEHRING JUNE 8, 2021 The Semi-Hidden Stories of Amsterdam – PART 1 Cover Illustration: In Lomanstraat, you can take a book in a variety of languages. On Jan. 23, 2021 there were books in Dutch, English, Swedish and German among others. Kira Guehring / The Amsterdammer Photographers Elisa Morand and Kira Guehring reveal the many bookshelves dotted around Amsterdam and provide some locations, handy for…
Extinction Rebellion: Navigating Covid-19 By Tatjana Edle von Peter | June 7, 2021 Cover Illustration: Before the pandemic Extinction Rebellion was known for their protests, now they need to find alternative ways to attract attention. Markus Spiske / Unsplash Metro Reporter Tatjana Edle von Peter explores the impact of COVID-19 on the worldwide Extinction Rebellion movement and how the organisation has adapted to current social distancing restrictions. Extinction Rebellion (XR)…
A Second Corona-Restricted King’s Day in Amsterdam? By Tatjana Edle von Peter & Stefana Vizman | May 26, 2021 Cover Illustration: Confetti falling down on Koningsdag 2019, the last time the holiday was officially held as a big event. Kira Guehring / The Amsterdammer Metro Reporters Tatjana and Stefana reflect on how this year’s King’s Day, yet another day meant to be celebrated in social distancing, turned into a full blown partying…
The Dutch Electoral Voice of 2021: Optimism, Realism or Just Naivety By Pia Lou Velema | May 26, 2021 Cover Illustratoin: Sign indicating a place to vote in Amsterdam Oost, March 17 2021. Jasper Akkermans / The Amsterdammer Metro reporter Pia Lou takes to the streets of Amsterdam to explore people’s voting habits in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and considers future elections. It’s been over two months since the Tweede…
White and Vegan: Check Your Privilege By Diana-Teodora Gaitan | May 15, 2021 Cover Illustration: Locally grown produce can often be found at markets, like the Dappermarkt in Amsterdam Oost. Kira Guehring / The Amsterdammer Magazine Reporter Diana explores and critiques the wave of veganism and how it impacts the environment and people in places like South America, people who used to rely on “superfoods” as their main source of…
