Culture
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No Caller ID 09: Are We Searching for Lessons to Lessen the Pain?
We always tell ourselves, “Everything happens for a reason.” But does it really? Or are we just too scared—or too numb—to accept that sometimes life doesn’t come with an explanation?
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No Caller ID 08: Notes App Novels
There are people who write novels. And then there’s people like Sonya—who passionately write novels in the Notes App.
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No Caller ID 07: Am I Adapted or Adopted?
And just like that, Sonya became the drama.
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The May Commute: Sightlines and Rhythms
The Commute is Ilya Stasevich’s monthly column in Aa Magazine — a diaristic city report, tracing the atmosphere, everyday rituals, and undercurrents of Amsterdam, a city experienced through constant motion. Combining personal notes with elements of review and reportage, The Commute offers a view on life in the city from a perspective shifting between that…
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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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Aa’s Summer Reads
Summer’s creeping in, and we’re craving the kind of stillness that only a good book can bring. Our Aa Summer Reads roundup is a mix of cult classics and fresh finds, perfect for park days, window seats, or just zoning out under the sun.
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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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The April Commute: Unrest and Pollen
The Commute is Ilya Stasevich’s monthly column in Aa Magazine — a diaristic city report, tracing the atmosphere, everyday rituals, and undercurrents of Amsterdam, a city experienced through constant motion. Combining personal notes with elements of review and reportage, The Commute offers a view on life in the city from a perspective shifting between that…