COBRA 75!

Cobra’s 75th anniversary year enters full throttle this summer with a duo of exhibitions. In Freedom without Borders: from Appel to Van Gogh (2 June-8 October), some 120 works show the close affinity between CoBrA artists with the free approach of other expressionists over the years. Works by Appel, Pollock, Miró, Basquiat and Munch are positioned alongside contemporary pieces by Hazoume, Meese and Brown. 2023 also marks the 50th anniversary of the death of Picasso, and Cobra will be dedicating a special exhibition to his career. The Other Picasso: Back to the Origins (2 June-8 October) is a careful curation of experimental drawings, ceramics and etchings.

SANDBERGPLEIN 1, AMSTELVEEN COBRA-MUSEUM.NL

New Era, New Art

What do the Tuschinski cinema, de Bijenkorf department store, and the stunning synagogue on Jacob Obrechtplein have in common? New Era, New Art at the Jewish Museum delves into the role Jewish artists, designers and architects played in developing styles such as Art Nouveau, Amsterdamse School and Art Deco between 1880 and 1940. Learn how their involvement brought new opportunities and emphasised their Jewish identity with iconic works by Joseph Mendes da Costa, Samuel Jessurun de Mesquita, Fré Cohen and Michel de Klerk.

UNTIL 3 SEPTEMBER, JCK.NL

ARTIS Royal Amsterdam Zoo is one of Amsterdam’s most prominent family attractions. The oldest zoo in the Netherlands takes care of a menagerie of animals ranging from fully-grown giraffes, zebras and elephants to exotic reptiles that could fit in the palm of your hand. Have a look at their online agenda to see when you can catch a talk by one of the zookeepers to learn all about the animals,