MBA MPAE students set off on a study trip to Amsterdam, a city where art and culture meet on every street corner. Between shows, meetings with professionals, and inspiring discoveries, they had an immersive and enriching experience.
Discovering Movement with ICK Dans Company
From the moment they arrived, they dove into the world of contemporary dance at ICK Dans Company. Guided by Francesco Cutiilo, they walked through the studios where choreographic works are born. The conversation with Suzan Tunca gave them a fascinating look at research on the “intuitive body,” where movement becomes a language in its own right.
A Moment of Theater at ITA
Stepping behind the scenes of the International Theater Amsterdam means discovering the other side of a venue buzzing with creativity. After a tour of the spaces, the students attended “The Wall,” an intense and immersive stage adaptation of Marlen Haushofer’s novel. The performance and staging immersed them in a captivating atmosphere, revealing the full power of contemporary theater.
Energy and Creativity at the Melkweg
A change of atmosphere at the Melkweg, a temple of pop culture where concerts, exhibitions, and performances mingle. In conversation with Peter De Baare and Johanneke Obdeijn, the students grasped the workings of programming and the development of emerging talent. The evening continued with the electrifying concert “Digitalism presents Idealism live,” a dive into the world of electronic music, followed by the discovery of the exhibition “Everything for the Image,” a striking look at identity and self-image.
Sound Exploration at the Muziekgebouw
In the fascinating world of the Muziekgebouw, the students had the opportunity to play with innovative instruments at the SoundLAB. In a playful and experimental atmosphere, they created their own sound compositions, discovering new ways of expressing music.
A Cinematic Finale at the Eye Film Museum
The trip ended with a stop at the Eye Film Museum. After a captivating tour of the exhibition devoted to Nuri Bilge Ceylan, the students took time to admire the spectacular view of the harbor from the museum café, sharing their impressions of this intense cultural adventure.
Throughout the trip, every visit and every encounter fed their thinking on artistic practices and cultural management. An immersion that will remain a source of inspiration for their future path.