"Weg die muur!" was a compelling public art project by Aimée Zito Lema, which transformed Amsterdam's Spaarndammerbuurt and Houthaven into an open-air gallery in 2021. This immersive walking route featured 41 window installations, blending archival images with quotes and QR codes. Discover the historical context and personal interviews that shaped these neighborhoods through this unique art initiative.
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Weg die muur! is a walking route project by artist Aimée Zito Lema, displayed from August to October 2021 in the Spaarndammerbuurt and Houthaven areas of Amsterdam. The route features 41 window installations with archive images, quotes, and QR codes linking to interviews and historical information.
The project 'Weg die muur!' by artist Aimée Zito Lema offers a unique walking experience through Amsterdam's Spaarndammerbuurt and Houthaven. Running from Friday, August 27 to Sunday, October 17, 2021, this route was conceived following the discovery of an archive related to the neighborhoods. Zito Lema, in collaboration with graphic designer Paul Gangloff, transformed archival images and interviews with residents into 41 artistic window displays positioned throughout the area. These displays are supplemented by QR codes at each location, providing access to interviews with inhabitants, historical events, and further details about the buildings or sites. The route forms a loop, beginning and ending at Museum Het Schip, which also offers the route map for purchase.
The route map for 'Weg die muur!' is available for purchase at Museum Het Schip for €2. Further practical information regarding the museum's accessibility and route details can be found via the provided link.
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