NederlandsWould you like the bronze turtle to stay?
Dear residents and company representatives in Amsterdam Zuid,
The huge bronze turtle at the junction of the Apollolaan and the Beethovenstraat drew particular attention in recent months during ARTZUID 2011. This sculpture Searching for Utopia by Jan Fabre was a favourite of the public at the exhibition and has become the new attraction in Amsterdam that people are making special journeys to see and photograph.
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A group of local residents think that it would be wonderful if this sculpture could be kept for the neighbourhood so that we could all continue to enjoy the turtle throughout the year. As a result, it has not been packed away and shipped home.
The owner has given Foundation ArtZuid time to collect money to purchase the sculpture and so we are calling on you, the residents and businesses of Amsterdam-Zuid. If every address gives €65, we would have enough.
Stichting ArtZuid has opened a special account for donations:
ABN AMRO 60.21.78.622
in the name of Stichting ArtZuid, Amsterdam,
reference ‘Turtle’.
Stichting ArtZuid is an institution for general benefit (algemeen nut beogende instelling) and so your donation is tax deductible. If you would like more information, please call 020-5286061.
Thank you!
Cintha van Heeswijck
Chairman of Stichting ArtZuid
ARTZUID 2013
ARTZUID 2013 will open on Friday 24 May 2013. The third edition of the international sculpture route in Amsterdam will last four months and close on 22 September 2013. Top quality sculptures from around the world will be set up on Berlage’s avenues, the Zuidas and Churchilllaan. The organisation is currently busy raising funds for another fantastic exhibition. Building on the 350,000 visitors in 2011, ARTZUID 2013 is aiming to attract 500,000 people. Following Michiel Romeyn and Jan Cremer, the next curator will be another person with the rebellious and determined spirit that is appropriate for ArtZuid. If you would like to contribute to ARTZUID 2013, you can make a donation to:
ABN AMRO 59.00.68.628,
in the name of Stichting ArtZuid, Amsterdam,
reference Vriend van Artzuid.
If you make a donation of €100, you will receive a free ARTZUID 2013 catalogue and an invitation to the official opening. Stichting ArtZuid is an institution for general benefit (algemeen nut beogende instelling) and so your donation is tax deductible. If you would like more information, please call 020-5286061.
Thank you!
Cintha van Heeswijck
Chairman of Stichting ArtZuid
Initiative
In 2008, Cintha van Heeswijck took the initiative to draw greater attention to the urban expansion of the south of Amsterdam, known as the Plan-Zuid, designed by architect H.P. Berlage almost a hundred years ago. This world-class platform for sculpture adds a jewel to Amsterdam’s crown of leading cultural events.
Her Majesty Queen Beatrix opened the second edition of the international sculpture route of Amsterdam ARTZUID 2011 The world around, equality in diversity on 26 May 2011. Works were made available for the exhibition by various lenders and artists.
Stichting ArtZuid won the EUROPA NOSTRA AWARD in the education, training and awareness-raising category. This prestigious European heritage award was handed over by tenor Plácido Domingo, President of Europa Nostra, and Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Culture, Education, Multilingualism and Youth, in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on 10 June 2011. Experts from the 27 member states of the European Union chose ARTZUID 2009 from 130 entries. They particularly praised the original way high quality art was used to generate attention for the exceptional Plan-Zuid district designed by architect H.P. Berlage. This area is recognised internationally as cultural heritage and studied by architects around the world. The fact that residents had taken the initiative themselves and the impact on the local community spirit were much admired. The accessible way children got to know cultural heritage and became aware of their environment through looking at sculptures was regarded as inventive.