Amsterdam Museumkamp autumn vacation

Programme

Monday: On Monday, we will go to the Amsterdam Museum. The children will gather at the location in their home district. Here the children are given a guided tour in the museum. The children perform an assignment where they learn how to turn what they have seen and heard into art. This day may end earlier than 3pm.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: These are the making days. The children get to work with the artists. Together they create a work of art. These days last from10:00 to 15:00.

Friday: On Friday morning, we finish the artwork. After lunch, we will conclude the week festively at the location in your district. Parents/carers are also welcome to attend! We would love to show you the artwork then too.

District Oost
Isa van Lier (she/her, Amsterdam, 1996) is a multidisciplinary artist. Through paintings, space-filling installations and ceramic sculptures she develops a universal visual language that can be understood through intuition, body, and soul. In recent projects, Isa turns her inner world outward to create intimate and fluid spaces that stimulate visitors' childlike curiosity in a world of form, color, and animated objects. In 2020, she obtained a BA in Fine Arts from the Royal Academy of Art (The Hague). Isa lives and works in Amsterdam. 

District Nieuw-West
Yazan Maksoud (Damascus, Syria, 1988) has developed a visual language at the intersection of sculpting and design. Together with Nasam Abboud, he forms one half of the artistic duo N&Y. Fascinated by the phenomenon of patriarchy and its effect on society, his artistic practice centers on calling stereotypical images of women into question. His work is aimed at contributing to a more harmonious society. Like Abboud, Maksoud holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Damascus University. Yazan works and lives in Amsterdam.  

District Noord
Robin Kapitein (he/him, Amsterdam, 1992) is a stained-glass artist. His vibrant work is inspired by nature, the Amsterdam cityscape and abstract art. Combining classical techniques with modern themes, he brings a fresh perspective to a traditional craft. From his studio in Amsterdam North, Robin creates striking panels and installations that capture the interplay of light and color, breathing new life into stained glass for a new generation. Robin lives and works in Amsterdam Noord. 

District West
Koos Buster (he/him, Amsterdam, 1991) graduated in 2018 from the ceramics department of the Gerrit Rietveld Academie. Buster sees creating art as a way to make the world more beautiful and to celebrate life. In his work, he often searches for the "perfect foolishness" or something silly to be celebrated. He has a strong preference for ceramics due to the material's versatility, rich history and fragility. For him, ceramics have the charm of durability, as the material can retain its form for centuries if left untouched. Koos lives and works in Amsterdam. 

The ELJA Children's Museum Lab is made possible by the ELJA FOUNDATION.

The lectoraat Kunsteducatie van de Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten supervises and researches the ELJA Kindermuseumlab.

The Amsterdam Public Library is programme partner.