The Oude Kerk in Amsterdam presents "Closing the Vault: Vazenceremonie," a unique art and community event. On February 8, 2025, 100 city vases by artist Navid Nuur will be ceremonially placed into the historic Iron Chapel. This project reflects Amsterdam's spirit and aims to inspire future artistic endeavors for centuries to come. Community members are actively involved in this symbolic cultural act.
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A special ceremonial event on February 8, 2025, at the Oude Kerk, where 100 city vases created by artist Navid Nuur will be ceremonially stored in the historic Iron Chapel. The event involves community members and highlights the vases' connection to Amsterdam's spirit and the ongoing artistic legacy.
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, the Oude Kerk will host a significant ceremonial event titled 'Closing the Vault: Vazenceremonie.' This event marks the festive storage of 100 city vases, created by artist Navid Nuur, in the historic Iron Chapel, which historically served as Amsterdam's city vault. The ceremony will involve 100 Amsterdam residents, including well-known and unknown individuals, neighborhood residents, and stakeholders, who will each bring a chest containing a vase to the chapel throughout the day, starting at 10:00 AM. The project by Navid Nuur, who made the vases in the Oude Kerk and incorporated elements and glazes collected from across Amsterdam, aims to imbue these universal objects with the 'soul of Amsterdam.' This initiative also aligns with the city's 750th anniversary celebration in 2025, envisioning the vases as a catalyst for 100 more years of art at the Oude Kerk. The Iron Chapel, where historical city documents were once stored, will once again house a new treasure for Amsterdam, with plans to auction one vase annually for the next century to fund future artistic creations. The event includes a program of music, a spoken column by art historian Cathelijne Blok, and concludes with Nuur himself sealing the chapel.
Access to the event is free with a valid Oude Kerk admission ticket. The schedule includes performances, a historical reflection, and a reception, culminating in the sealing of the Iron Chapel at 5:45 PM. Visitors can also view the Iron Chapel during the event.
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