Author: Anastasia Gviniachvili
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A Glimpse into Maya Detiger’s World
Ahead of her wax carving workshop this Saturday, we sat down with Maya Detiger for a visual interview that offers a glimpse into the stories and inspirations behind her work. From heirloom pieces to the natural world, her practice is shaped by memory, emotion, and a deep sense of connection — all of which come through in…
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Shot on Sight: Inside Nelly Dansen’s Trespassing Manifestation
Following her performance with Trespassing, Smile 🙂 You’re on Camera, we sat down with Nelly Dansen to discuss identity, surveillance, and how her opening night unexpectedly turned into a crime scene.
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A(a) Take on Dekmantel 2025
Anastasia’s take on one of our favorite electronic music events of the year, Dekmantel.
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WoW 01: Maha Eljak opens up her way of working
With just a week to go until Ways of Working, our new collab workshop series with Pre-Reserved, we caught up with multidisciplinary artist Maha Eljak to talk inspiration, process, and what to expect from her zine-making workshop next Sunday, July 20th.
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SUMMER STAYS ’25: The Aa Getaway Wishlist
Your summer escape, sorted. From Marseille to Marrakesh, our 2025 Stay Wishlist rounds up the spots we’re dreaming about. Whether you’re booking a trip or just mentally packing your bag.
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What We Saw (and Liked) at Amsterdam Art Week 2025
Aa’s look back at Amsterdam Art Week 2025. From standout multimedia work at the Rijksakademie Open Studios to the closing show at Galerie Fons Welters, these are the moments from this year’s Art Week that we keep returning to.
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Why are populists so popular?
We’ve all seen the word populism thrown around in the media—and heard pseudo-intellectual friends rant about the rise of populist politicians. But how often have you caught yourself nodding along without fully understanding what it actually means? In this General Education post, we’re serving up a bite-sized breakdown of everything you need to know about…
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Is cow’s milk making a comeback? Love is blind, and so are you, says Oatly.
With whole and raw milk enthusiasts on the rise, one might assume oat milk is slowly losing its long-held throne in the specialty coffee scene. If you’re an avid Aa reader you know we have a soft spot for an oat flat white, so we couldn’t help but wonder: are we entering a post-oat era?…
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Aa Explores: Bangkok
Join Bangkok native Lisa as she takes you through the best of Bangkok, Thailand. From street food stalls and shopping hotspots to nightlife and cultural gems, she’s sharing all her favorite spots. Whether you’re new to the city or a frequent visitor, Bangkok never gets old.
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Trespassing, coming soon to a window near you.
Ahead of their very first intervention, invading a ground-floor window on Zeedijk from March 3rd until the 9th, performance art manifestation Trespassing’s team gave us an inside look into their project. Keep on reading for details of Amsterdam Centrum’s most intrusive new neighbor.
