Category Archives: Arts & Culture

The Video and the Parody

The Video and the Parody

In 2010 there were 13 million hours of video uploads on YouTube and more then 700 milliard videos were watched. Dutch rap videos, parodies and character roles are the most popular in Holland. Double Dutch Videos is a Dutch group which makes its own parodies and publishes them on YouTube. Mick van der Waag started Double Dutch Videos in July 2010 together with Michiel van Manen and Emily Willmann. Are you interested in their secret to success? Read the interview in the IM/PRESS magazine and watch some videos below.  Read the rest of this entry

Miami report: part 1

Miami report: part 1

After being excited for weeks to go to Miami, I am not so excited to be back. Due to computerproblems (not having one), I wasn’t able to keep a day-to-day online diary while I was there. However, I am back now and can update you now! First things first: the flight. Read the rest of this entry

90 percent of museum collections stored

90 percent of museum collections stored

Every day, the British Museum opens its doors to thousands of visitants from all over the world. Counting more than 9 million objects, this museum located in London is a seen as a complete guide for human history and culture. But the artefacts shown in the museum, are just a part of a bigger collection. All the other artefacts are being stored and are not much in the public eye. Keeping them stored, has cost the British Museum £86,280 in 2009 and 2010. Read the rest of this entry