Women of Amsterdam - an ode
Co-write history so together we can make it richer
Will you participate?
Were you aware that history is mostly told from a male perspective? The Amsterdam Museum believes it is high time to change this, with your help. By making an ode to a woman who has contributed significantly to Amsterdam, you can enrich the city’s history! This ode will become part of the Amsterdam Museum’s collection. We will create an exhibition using the most outstanding contributions, as well as a book, performance, podcasts, and a television series.
Leading by example are Lize Korpershoek, Hedy d’Ancona, Imane Valk, Tammie Schoots, and Ellen Brudet, who have already written an ode.
Women from now and then
Women are important to the story of the city of Amsterdam. Both in the present and the past. But these stories are not always told, and their names are not always mentioned. Did you know the Amsterdamse Bos was designed by a woman? Perhaps your mother or grandmother also made a difference to the city. The Amsterdam Museum is seeking these stories! With your help, we hope to write more women into the history of Amsterdam by creating an ode - a letter, video, sound recording, photograph, drawing, poem, or other format - to a woman who has a connection with Amsterdam.
Platform Vrouwen van Amsterdam - een ode
If everyone makes an ode about a woman of the city, we can enrich the city’s history.”
Hedy d'Ancona
My mother will become part of the history of Amsterdam, which makes me very proud!”
Ellen Brudet
Winkeleigenaar
Sharing stories about women is important, because it inspires others and gives them a role model.”
Imane Valk
Kinderrechten ambassadeur
It’s high time we bring women out of the shadows of history.”
Lize Korpershoek
Documentaire, illustratie
I believe this project’s strength lies in the active search for women from the history of Amsterdam, which brings awareness about them to a wider audience.”
Eva Bartels
Actrice, theatermaker
Through this ode to my grandmother, I hope that her life and entrepreneurship will not be forgotten and that she contributes to a more layered picture of Amsterdam’s history.”
Margriet Schavemaker
Artistic Director
Acknowledging women throughout history contributes to broadening the evolution of our collective identity.”
Maren de Wit
Conservator Amsterdam Museum
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need help? Read our frequently asked questions or mail us via info.ode@amsterdammuseum.nl.
Made possible in part by
The Amsterdam Museum is structurally supported by Main Beneficiary Gemeente Amsterdam, Founder VriendenLoterij and Main Partner Education ELJA Foundation. Th project partner is Cultuurloket DigitALL.