Reviews
From exhibitions to films to lived experiences, our Reviews section is where Aa shares its takes on culture in motion. Think of it as a space for perspective, dialogue, and critique: because agreeing is optional, but indifference is not.
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My Kinda Jazz, Super-Sonic Jazz Festival 2025
Ethel’s take on Amsterdam’s most soulful and forward-thinking Jazz event: Super-Sonic Jazz Festival happening on the 14th to 16th of November.
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IDFA 2025: Essential Picks
As the days get shorter and mornings bleaker, there’s no better time to tuck yourself away in front of a big screen and escape into someone else’s reality. With IDFA returning this November 12th, here are some of the can’t-miss titles.
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Aa’s Fall Reads
As the season shifts and the city slows down, we turn inward: toward books that mirror our moods and filter out the noise. For this edition of Fall Reads, Tiana, Nanuka, and Awa share what’s been living on their nightstands: stories of solace, chaos, and everything in between.
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VOID: Music Against the Grain
As the first whiff of fall settles over Amsterdam, festival season slips into memory and club season takes over and we couldn’t be more excited about VOID
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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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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.