Vrouwen van het AUP: Honoring Pioneering Female Architects of Amsterdam's Urban Planning History

This exhibition highlights the significant, yet often overlooked, work of four female architects who contributed to Amsterdam's Algemeen Uitbreidingsplan (AUP) of 1935. It aims to correct the historical narrative that primarily credits Cornelis van Eesteren and his male colleagues.

The exhibition 'Vrouwen van het AUP.' at the Van Eesteren Museum sheds light on the crucial roles played by four female architects in shaping Amsterdam's urban landscape through the Algemeen Uitbreidingsplan (AUP). Traditionally attributed mainly to Cornelis van Eesteren and a team of male architects, this exhibition asserts that leading women also made substantial contributions to this large-scale urban expansion project. It seeks to achieve a historical correction by highlighting these women and challenging the dominant narrative in architectural and urban history that often centers male figures. Four key architects are featured: Jakoba Mulder (1900-1988), Koos Pot-Keegstra (1908-1997), Anna van Hattem (1924-1984), and Manon Beukema Toe Water-Peyrot (1927-2014). The exhibition showcases a diverse range of archival materials from the Amsterdam City Archives and the New Institute, including photographs, videos, sound fragments, drawings, and objects. A notable element is a 1:1 scale fragment of the architects' work, focusing on a significant architectural design. Beyond their contributions to the AUP, the exhibition also explores their broader careers within Amsterdam, aiming to provide a more comprehensive and inclusive understanding of the city's architectural history.

Tickets for the exhibition can be purchased through the provided link, and a catalog is available for purchase at the Van Eesteren Museum during opening hours for €17.50.