The 'Haarlem Sirens' exhibition presents original drawings from the graphic novel 'The Sirens of Haarlem'. Discover the courageous stories of Haarlem's WWII resistance fighters, Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters. Created by Brazilian duo Felipe Pan and Giovanna Guimarães, this display offers a unique international perspective on local history, inviting exploration of the powerful illustrations.
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The 'Haarlem Sirens' exhibition showcases original drawings from the graphic novel 'De Sirenen van Haarlem,' which tells the story of Haarlem resistance fighters Hannie Schaft and the Oversteegen sisters. Created by the Brazilian duo Felipe Pan and Giovanna Guimarães, the exhibition offers a unique, non-Dutch perspective on WWII.
In celebration of the Haarlem Comic Days, the Noord-Hollands Archief presents the exhibition ‘Haarlem Sirens.’ This exhibition features the original artwork from the graphic novel 'De Sirenen van Haarlem,' a work that chronicles the lives of Haarlem's courageous resistance women, Hannie Schaft and sisters Truus and Freddie Oversteegen. The graphic novel, created by the Brazilian artistic duo Felipe Pan and Giovanna Guimarães, provides a distinctive international viewpoint on the war, making the story accessible to a worldwide audience. The exhibition allows visitors to view the actual drawings that brought this powerful narrative to life. The exhibition is a collaborative effort with Stripdagen Haarlem and Jopo de Pojo. It is open to the public from Friday, May 29th, to Friday, June 26th, at the Janskerk. During the Stripdagen event on Saturday, May 30th, visitors can experience the exhibition between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The accompanying book is available for purchase at the archive's reception and stripwinkel Jopo de Pojo for €34.95, where the original drawings are also offered for sale.
The exhibition is on display at the Janskerk. The book and original drawings are available for purchase at the archive's reception or stripwinkel Jopo de Pojo. General opening hours for the Janskerk and exhibitions are Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with extended hours on the third Saturday of each month.
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