Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam Welcomes Inaugural Research Fellows
The Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam has initiated its 2024 fellowship program, welcoming a diverse group of researchers set to explore the museum's extensive collections. This program underscores the institution's commitment to advancing knowledge in archaeology, ancient worlds, and cultural history, leveraging its vast archives and artifacts.
Driving Discovery at a Key Amsterdam Cultural Institution
Eight new fellows have commenced their research projects, delving into specific areas of cultural heritage. Their studies cover a broad spectrum, from graphic design, with Kylién Bergh and Richard Niessen undertaking the Wim Crouwel Instituut teaching fellowship, to deep dives into literary collections, such as Thirza Blekendaal's examination of the relationship between publisher Mea Verwey and poet Pieter Nicolaas van Eyck.
Other research includes investigations into Roman glass, with Terri Costello "imaging physical evidence of the making process" and Peter Cosyns studying jewelry within the Allard Pierson's glass collections through Bospette fellowships. The program also spans circus collections, with Parveen Kanhai exploring India and Sri Lanka in Hagenbeck Firm publicity material, and cartography, as Kasper Kop focuses on the Kraijenhoff map. Further studies involve Ying-Tzu Lin's research on Dutch food history and sustainable dietary practices, and Yun Xie's work on the design and production of Chinese typefaces in the N. Tetterode type foundry.
This ongoing initiative not only highlights the richness of the Allard Pierson's holdings but also promises to generate new insights and perspectives on cultural history. For those interested in future academic opportunities, the call for applications for the 2025 fellowship program is anticipated in spring 2024.
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