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Art Meets AI: Inside the Groninger Museum’s Online Platform
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping museums. The Groninger museum recently hopped on this trend by launching an online collection.

Emma Hizette
Jan 282 min read


Symbol, Myth and Inspiration: Van Gogh’s Significance for Groningen Youth
‘How Van Gogh came to Groningen’, an ongoing exhibition in Groninger Museum, reminds visitors of Van Gogh’s timeless art and showcases...

Daniela Ivančáková
Jan 273 min read


Let’s Go Dabke! Brings Arabic Folk Dance Event to Groningen
In the city of Groningen, a centuries-old Arabic folk dance is being kept alive by the Let's Go Dabke! events.

Sam O. Maguire
Jan 271 min read


David Lynch's Passing Sparks New Appreciation for His Work
David Lynch, the filmmaker who created some of cinema's most surreal films, died on January 15th at the age of 78.

Amelie Janssen
Jan 272 min read


Beautiful Man: Jan van Stralen and the Netherlands’ Only All-Male Gallery
The MooiMan gallery owners have been promoting gay art for 14 years. Despite challenges and harsh criticism from locals and politicians,...

Sam O. Maguire
Nov 15, 20245 min read


In the Den of an Astronomical Poetess
Femke de Heer is the current poet-in-residence of the University of Groningen. She is an artist in every sense. Painter, musician,...

Lisa Pace
Nov 13, 20245 min read


Groningen ‘Oktoberfest’: Between Tradition and Party Culture
This year, there are more than fifty registered Oktoberfests across the Netherlands. Throughout this month, events take place in cities.

Lina Tjarks
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Controversial Movie about Palestinian Girl "Farha" Screened at Vera
"Farha", a movie about a girl during Nakba and the cleansing of Palestinian Arabs in 1948 shown at Vera next Tuesday.

Viola Duroni
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Love, Liberation and Glitter at Utrecht Queer Culture Festival
Neon splashed against the brick walls of Utrecht's medieval streets, while dancefloors sparkled with glitter. Last year’s edition of...

Dia Radu
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Jazz is Dead, Long Live Jazz!
“It's the most lively I've seen anywhere I went. They play passionately.” How jazz unites people at Café de Zolder in Groningen.

Jacques Malherbe
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Groningen's New Fashion Society Promotes Sustainability Through Upcycling
Students in Groningen are coming up with innovative ideas to tackle the global challenge of fashion sustainability. One such example is...

Lisa Pace
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Small-Scale Sustainable Farming is Fighting for Its Place in Society
Although small-scale farming is slowly disappearing from the global markets, some growers continue to fight for their place amongst an...

Sophia von Seebach
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Rising Homophobia Highlights Cultural Institutions as Catalysts for Change
As reports of homophobic incidents rise in Groningen, there has been a growing effort to create inclusive spaces to counteract this...

Emma Hizette
Oct 3, 20242 min read


Groningen Stand-Up Comedy Culture: G-Spot Comedy Club Under the Lens
The G-Spot Comedy Club will showcase eight comedians tomorrow night at Usva, the Cultural Student Centre of the University of Groningen. ...

Anna Milovanovic
Oct 1, 20244 min read


Swiping for Love: How Online Dating is Reshaping Romance
Online dating has transformed into one of the main means of forming romantic relationships. According to a 2023 report by Stacy Jo Dixon...

Justīne Kozlovska
Oct 1, 20242 min read


Produce Store Owners Shed Light on the Future of Dutch Food Culture
Two hundred fifty thousand residents are living in the municipality of Groningen and of them 10% are international. Accompanied by new...

Amber van Kempen
Oct 1, 20242 min read
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