Our Lord in the Attic

Early Saturday morning and although its cold and weekend I decide nevertheless to visit the Winter Salon. This Art Fashion and Design event is spread over various unique locations in Amsterdam and organized twice a year. The kick off is at Our Lord in the Attic, a hidden Catholic church built during the Reformation in the 17th century. The church is nearly empty, the tourists are probably outside searching for the church that doesn't look like a church.

The experience of this holy space with its beautiful colors and rich materials is quite exceptional and the exhibited contemporary expressions blend in surprisingly well. The interior has just been renovated and some traces of historical research are still visible. Funny how my judgement of the presented works seems to be influenced by the atmosphere of this hidden sanctuary. A bit blurred.

Outside some first snow flakes swirl down in slow motion, inside its warm and safe. I think I 'll stay just a little bit longer.

Louise te Poele City Bird

Traces of restauration research

wallpaper

Ceramic tiles floor pattern

FredFarrowBrittAvelontan

FredFarrowBrittAvelontan

After I leave the church the weather is becoming more and more dramatic. The rest of the day is a constant search for shelter and hope for a reliving of the Our Lord in the Attic experience. Each time I enter the next historic highlight I feel a relief, friendly people, nice environment, but the presentations are often disappointing. Luckily there are some exceptions that makes this quest worthwhile.

Museum Geelvinck pantry, low storage room above the dining room

Museum Geelvinck, Sara Vrugt

Museum 'Het Grachtenhuis' Vroonland and Vaandrager

Museum 'Het Grachtenhuis' Borre Akkersdijk en Friso Dijkstra

Museum Het Grachtenhuis, Desiree Hammen "Cherish"

Museum Het Grachtenhuis, Desiree Hammen "Cherish"