Hidden Afghanistan
Factsheet
| Title | Hidden Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| Dates | 22 December 2007 - 20 April 2008 |
| Location | De Nieuwe Kerk, Dam, Amsterdam. |
| Open |
Daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday to 10 p.m. Closed on 25 December and 1 January |
| Public Information | T: 00. 31. 20 6386909 / www.nieuwekerk.nl |
| Press Preview | Thursday 20 December 2007, 11.00 am |
| Images | www.nieuwekerk.nl/press |
| Admission | € 10,- Groups >= 15 persons: € 8 Children up to 6 years and Friends of De Nieuwe Kerk: free I Amsterdam Card: free |
| Summary | In the winter of 2007 and the spring of 2008, De Nieuwe Kerk will present a completely different view of Afghanistan, a country that has been in the news almost daily in recent years. But there is more to Afghanistan than war and destruction. It is a land on which different cultures have left their mark. Strategically located on the trade routes between East and West, ancient Afghanistan was at the crossroads of civilisations in central Asia. This is evident from the magnificent archaeological finds that have been made there. The exhibition presents 250 archaeological objects, most of which were ‘rediscovered’ in 2004 in the vaults of the Central Bank in Kabul and brought to Europe in 2006 for restoration and for this travelling exhibition. |
| Organisation | The exhibition tour in Europe is organised by Musée Guimet in Paris, Fondazione per l'Arte della Compagnia di Sao Paolo in Torino and De Nieuwe Kerk in Amsterdam. The scientific purpose of this exhibition has been conceived by Musée Guimet-Paris and the National Museum of Afghanistan. With this exhibition the European partners contribute to the restoration and promotion of the Cultural Heritage of Afghanistan. |
| Exhibition sponsors | The exhibition has been made possible by the Founders of De Nieuwe Kerk, Fortis Bank, Corporate Express and the Main Sponsor: KPMG. |
| Project Partner | Prins Claus Fund |
| Support | HGIS –Culture programme, NCDO, Mondriaan Foundation and the Prince Bernard Culture Fund. |
| Hotel Partner | Sofitel Amsterdam |
| Design | Opera ontwerpers |
| Graphic design | Studio Berry Slok (Amsterdam) |
| Catalogue | The exhibition is accompanied by an extensive catalogue available in Dutch, English, French and Italian. The Prince Claus Fund has made it possible to publish special editions of the catalogue in the Afghan languages Dari and Pasthu. Price aprox. 34.95 euro. Price: € 34,95. English version ISBN 978 90 78653 06 6 |
| Café Oxus | In the middle of De Nieuwe Kerk at a long table: enjoy caffee, tea and Afghan delicacies. Opened daily from 12 till 5 p.m. |
| Audio Tour | A special Audio Tour has been produced for the exhibition which gives more information about the finest works on display in an attractive way. The Audio Tour is available for only € 2. |
| Guided tours and groups | Visits may be made by groups with their own guides by advance arrangement. You can also book a tour given by one of De Nieuwe Kerk’s professional guides. Reservations: 00.31(0)20-6268168 or rondleidingen@nieuwekerk.nl |
| Public transport | De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam is located on Dam Square, 10 minutes' walk from Central Station. All trams (except nr 26) from Central Station stop at the Dam. For more travel information call: 0900 – 9292. |
| Parking | There are three public car parks close to De Nieuwe Kerk: De Bijenkorf (department store), Central Station and Nieuwezijds Kolk. For more information: www.parkeren.amsterdam.nl |
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