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Discover Queen Juliana's Enduring Ideals: A Royal Exhibition at Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam

Journey through the 20th century with over 400 objects illustrating a queen's personal evolution and reign.

This extensive exhibition at Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam delves into the extraordinary life and reign of Queen Juliana. Visitors explored her unique approach to monarchy and the turbulent 20th century through a collection of over 400 significant objects. Highlights included her royal attire, a Coronation Carriage, and a recreated glamorous state banquet. This historical biography offers insights into Dutch monarchy and her lasting legacy.

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This exhibition, 'The Century of Juliana, a Queen and Her Ideals,' explored the life and reign of Queen Juliana, showcasing her unique approach to monarchy. It presented over 400 objects, including iconic royal attire and a recreated state banquet, to illustrate her personal evolution and ideals within the context of the turbulent 20th century.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'De Eeuw van Juliana, een koningin en haar idealen' (The Century of Juliana, a Queen and Her Ideals) offered a comprehensive look at the life and reign of the beloved Queen Juliana. Known for her unconventional and modern approach, often referred to as the 'queen next to the red carpet,' Juliana was distinct for her aversion to protocol. The exhibition journeyed through her life, from young princess to steadfast monarch, mirroring her personal growth and ideals against the backdrop of the dynamic and often turbulent 20th century. Visitors were presented with over 400 objects to understand both the queen and the eventful era she lived in. Highlights included the famous Coronation Carriage, the royal blue coronation dress, and a fully set dining table, creating an immersive experience of a glamorous state banquet.

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Venue
Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Oct 15, 2022 – Apr 10, 2023
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition featured a multi-voiced biography with over twenty voices from eyewitnesses and experts, including Sahil Amar Aïssa, Martijn Akkerman, Noraly Beyer, Claudia de Breij, Thera Coppens, Sjoukje Dijkstra, Elsbeth Etty, Kathleen Ferrier, Maria Grever, Jeroen Krabbé, Diana Ozon, Herman Pleij, Peter Rehwinkel, Paul Rem, Frank Sanders, Jolande Withuis, and Emma Wortelboer. A special 'Rebel Queen' audiotour included discussions by Emma Wortelboer and Sahil Amar Aïssa.
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