Join us for a captivating evening boat tour inspired by ‘The Subjective Atlas of Amsterdam’. This unique atlas portrays Amsterdam as seen through the eyes of its residents. Many who call Amsterdam home, particularly those most often pushed to the margins, have translated their experiences into drawings, graphics and maps. During this boat tour, we invite you to explore the city and experience Amsterdam from a perspective you may not have encountered before, yet these perspectives could easily belong to your neighbors.

‘The Subjective Atlas of Amsterdam’ is a publication initiated by the Architecture Centre of Amsterdam (Arcam). This book delves into multiple realities and offers insights on how to transform our city into a better place for everyone. To ensure a harmonious blend of education and entertainment, we are thrilled to introduce our tour guides, comedian Luuk van der Vaart and the curator of maps and atlases at VU, Reinout Klaarenbeek. They will regale you with fascinating anecdotes and fun facts, and share the most intriguing aspects of the city's history.

Practical details

• The Boat Tour is scheduled for December 7, providing you with the opportunity to witness the enchanting art installations of the Amsterdam Light Festival.
• To embark on this adventure, kindly check in with our friendly library staff at Stationsplein 42 (Amsterdam CS) at 7:45 PM.
• The boat is set to depart at 8 PM and will return to the same location around 9:30 PM.
• Rest assured, complimentary snacks and beverages will be available for all participants.

This event is part of the 'Re:Book' project hosted by the University Library. In this project, we draw inspiration from physical books to create unique events, decorations, and even artistic objects.

Important!

This event is entirely free. However, to ensure that we have an accurate count of attendees and prevent no-shows, we will temporarily withhold a €10 deposit in your VU account. This deposit will not be charged if you attend the event. In case of a no-show or last minute cancellation, the deposit amount will be charged to your account.