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Discover 'Gezicht van de Amstelhoven: Solomon' – An Online Exhibition on Migration and Community in Amsterdam

The Bijbels Museum presents Solomon Desta's story, highlighting his impactful migrant support and community engagement.

Delve into 'Gezicht van de Amstelhoven: Solomon,' an compelling online presentation from the Bijbels Museum. This exhibition illuminates the dedicated work of Solomon Desta, a long-term Corvershof tenant and advocate with the International Organization for Migration. Explore his significant contributions supporting vulnerable migrants and his role as a vital community connector across Amsterdam, offering perspectives on service and connection.

About Gezicht van de Amstelhoven: Solomon at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam

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Exhibition summary

This online exhibition from the Bijbels Museum features Solomon Desta, a long-term tenant of the Corvershof and dedicated worker for the International Organization for Migration. The presentation explores his work supporting vulnerable migrants and his role as a community connector in Amsterdam.

Curatorial context

The Bijbels Museum presents 'Gezicht van de Amstelhoven: Solomon,' an online exhibition focusing on Solomon Desta, a key figure within the Amstelhoven community. Desta, who has been a tenant at the Corvershof for 23 years, dedicates his professional life to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), assisting migrants with voluntary return and providing support to undocumented individuals and those lacking social networks. The exhibition highlights his passion for 'outreach' activities and his commitment to offering future prospects to vulnerable people. Beyond his professional endeavors, Solomon is depicted as a significant community connector. He organizes a 'cooking group' in Amsterdam-Noord to foster neighborhood interaction and is active within the North Ethiopian community, facilitating religious gatherings and social events. Driven by core values of justice and involvement, Solomon finds daily energy in his work, fueled by his own experiences of vulnerability. The exhibition also touches upon his personal life, including his family in Ethiopia, his experience of war, and his literary interests, drawing a portrait of a man deeply committed to his community and finding meaning in life through service and connection.

Admission and ticket notes

This exhibition is presented online on the museum's website and is accessible to all visitors. Specific details regarding access to the physical Corvershof are limited to staff and their guests, as mentioned in the text.

Gezicht van de Amstelhoven: Solomon key exhibition facts

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Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
Information not currently available
Artist line / attribution
The photographs for 'Gezichten van de Amstelhoven' were taken by Rosemijn Broekhuizen.
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