Wednesday June 8 2011 / Arts & Philosophy
The People's Palace for Diligence
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The famous ‘People's Palace for Diligence' (Paleis van Volksvlijt) in Amsterdam was destroyed by fire in 1929 and vanished for ever. It was a building for exhibitions and concerts, like Crystal Palace in London.
The People's Palace for Diligence is a new series of events. Different disciplines are united around a central theme, which always focuses on a meeting between arts and sciences.
GROW WITH THE FLOW
Each edition guests meet and explore the question if a cooperation between arts and sciences is possible. In the 1st edition Grow with the Flow, Annemiek Cornelissen (engineer) and Sachi Miyachi (artist) present a ceremony with scientific experiments in the Shaffy Hall. A Cabinet of Curiosities with video, edible art, live music, a short story and experimental use of turntables and samples.
With a.o.: Sanneke van Hassel, The Ambush Party and DJ Sniff.
SHAFFY HALL
The Shaffy Hall was well-known during the end of the 18th and the 19th century for its scientific research, especially in the fields of physics, chemistry and astronomy. The former Society Felix Meritis (1777-1889) united the arts and sciences according to the ideals of the Enlightenment. The People's Palace for Diligence is inspired by these ideas and continues these traditions in a contemporary way.
BRING YOUR OWN CURIOSITY!
Bring along a natural, common or art object that might be related to Grow with the Flow and win one of the fabulous prizes!
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