AM Late: Women of Amsterdam

The sharing of stories between different generations is called intergenerational storytelling. For example, the anecdotes and stories grandparents pass on to their grandchildren, the life lessons parents pass on to their children, or where communities tell stories that transcend age groups.

Intergenerational storytelling connects generations and helps make sense of historical and cultural context. But it also helps preserve traditions and arouses feelings of empathy. By sharing stories, people can not only learn about the past, but also reflect on the present and draw possible lessons for the future.

In the exhibition, visitors are introduced to more than a hundred women who have left their mark on the city over the centuries, from inspiring artists to influential entrepreneurs, and from tireless activists to dedicated figures in working-class neighborhoods. Women who have each contributed or meant something to the city of Amsterdam and its inhabitants are thrust into the spotlight, whether through an object from the collection or a personal item on loan. Their story, and why they mattered, is told.

Contemporary artists

Ten artists and designers were asked by the Amsterdam Museum to create a new work for the exhibition. Mina Abouzahra, Tyna Adebowale, Danielle Alhassid, Mounira Al Solh, Yamuna Forzani and Céline Hurka, Jan Hoek and Duran Lantink, Çiğdem Yüksel, Charlott Markus, Sarah van Sonsbeeck, Studio L A, Hedy Tjin  They drew inspiration from women who made an impact on them, and therefore on Amsterdam.