A swim lesson becomes a harsh reminder of horrors facing young refugees at sea
Simple - yet devastatingly effective - the Like a Fish campaign highlights the dangers facing refugee kids crossing the Mediterranean
Like a Fish is an absolutely must watch film for NGO Sea-Eye. It highlights a story that’s dropped out of the media of late - the fate of refugee kids who make the perilous journey to Europe. Once you see this - you’re unlikely to forget it.
THE SPIRIT OF AMSTERDAM
New festival repurposes 35 churches, temples, mosques and synagogues with cutting edge arts programming
Three-day cultural take-over features music, performance, rituals and live events in unique locations - kicks off from Nov 22
A GOODBYE TO CAPITALISM… AND GUESS WHAT? YOU’RE INVITED
What are you doing next Saturday? Well how about coming to Amsterdam’s Dam Square to join a performance that bids a ceremonial farewell to capitalism. As part of the epic arts festival The Spirit of Amsterdam which kicks off later this week.
RETAIL IS DEAD. LONG LIVE RETAIL.
Amsterdam’s infamous Red Light District is best known for vice, women behind red-lit windows and gawking tourists. But in the last few days, something new and rather unusual has popped up. A window display presents various items that seem on first glance to be for sale – but on closer inspection are not. And that’s the point.
BEWARE OF ‘CHEAP CREEP’! SAYS THE ORDINARY
With yet another Black Friday season upon us, soon to be followed by the annual Christmas crush, we’re about to enter a frenzied marketing forcing wormhole full of bargains, promotions and discounts.
One brand, however, is doing it a bit differently: enter cult skincare label The Ordinary. We’ve long been fans of their products, but not just their goods, also their commitment to radical transparency. An ethos much needed in the shouty beauty and retail industries.
LONDON CALLING: the best of UK commercial filmmaking comes to Amsterdam
There’s nothing like watching a brilliant ad… Especially on a big screen.
6th November sees the much-anticipated return of the APA Show - celebrating and screening the absolute best of the UK commercial production industry. Hosted by the UK’s Advertising Producers’ Association at Amsterdam’s Booking.com’s HQ, this event will feature a big-screen showing of the APA Collection 2024
World’s Most Illegal Beer Challenges Unequal Gender Laws Worldwide
New beer breaks laws from over 50 countries – simply because it was made by women.
A Mysterious QR Code Keeps Popping Up All Over Germany... Its Goal: To Save Lives By Preventing Breast Cancer
Pink Ribbon's "Scan to Take Care" initiative invites women to scan prominently displayed QR codes and encourages them to download the free breast care app
Every eighth woman is diagnosed with breast cancer in the course of her life - sometimes at a young age. The earlier breast cancer is detected, the better the chances of recovery
Soursop & Gen Z Media Platform Woo Present ‘main Character’ - Filling The Gap Between Tiktok And Netflix
What do you get when you take the voice, themes and sensibilities of Gen Z off TikTok and transplant them into a comedy-drama? Introducing our new favourite online mini-series, ‘Main Character’ - a fresh, feel-good new entertainment genre - one that captures the voice of a generation frequently misunderstood by mainstream media.
This Avant Garde Collaboration Fuses Fashion With Tech
We’re launching an innovative capsule collection with KIT WAN Studios, RANRA and Maium which reimagines outerwear for the future - working with Amsterdam agency Superheroes on pioneering collaboration for tech brand Lenovo
Resn’s beautifully crafted 'SCULPTING HARMONY' takes you deep into the mind of one of the world’s most influential architects: Frank Gehry
Digital experience agency Resn’s masterly website explores Frank Gehry’s creative process while celebrating the architectural journey behind one of the world’s most famous modern buildings
Introducing a bold new creative voice… Soursop hires its first ECD - Annie Chiu!
Joining one of Amsterdam’s principal ‘next-gen’ agencies, Soursop, Chiu will focus on cultural relevance and championing alternative voices