May 17th 2008
Occupation: Art director
nationality: Australian
Occupation: Art director
nationality: Australian
woensdag 13 augustus 2008
Ijesha
may 17th 2008
Age: 37
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Artist
In Amsterdam: 34 years
Why did you move to Amsterdam?
My father is Dutch.
What do you like to do in Amsterdam?
Making music, dancing and singing.
What do you think of Amsterdam street culture,
how the people dress, express themselves?
A little boring but OK, I am here when since I was three so...
Are you influenced by what you consider Dutch culture
or by any other culture represented in Amsterdam?
Yes! Europe is the capital for art and fashion!
Are you aware of the fact that 177 cultures are
represented in Amsterdam?
Great!
Age: 37
Nationality: Nigerian
Occupation: Artist
In Amsterdam: 34 years
Why did you move to Amsterdam?
My father is Dutch.
What do you like to do in Amsterdam?
Making music, dancing and singing.
What do you think of Amsterdam street culture,
how the people dress, express themselves?
A little boring but OK, I am here when since I was three so...
Are you influenced by what you consider Dutch culture
or by any other culture represented in Amsterdam?
Yes! Europe is the capital for art and fashion!
Are you aware of the fact that 177 cultures are
represented in Amsterdam?
Great!
Eveline de Boer
may 17th 2008
Age: 62
Nationality: Dutch
Occupation: Artist
In Amsterdam: 42 years
Why did you move to Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam I felt at home.
What do you like to do in Amsterdam?
To look for vintage clothing.
What do you think of Amsterdam street culture,
how the people dress, express themselves?
I think there isn’t much of a street culture in Amsterdam; people
are very secluded. Everything has to be organized from higher
up in order for people to show their faces in the street. Well, you
do have the carrier-cycle culture for young parents. People in
Amsterdam tend to dress very neutral but there is definitely room
to express yourself in clothing.
Did your style of clothing changed since you live here, and
because of what? These can be emotional, cultural reasons
or practical reasons such as weather or availability.
My style of clothing didn’t change a lot here; I have always
been very extroverted in my clothing.
Are you influenced by what you consider Dutch culture
or by any other culture represented in Amsterdam?
I don’t think I am influenced by the Dutch culture; I tend to live
my own culture more.
Are you aware of the fact that 177 cultures are
represented in Amsterdam?
I think it is amazing, so many cultures in one city!
Age: 62
Nationality: Dutch
Occupation: Artist
In Amsterdam: 42 years
Why did you move to Amsterdam?
In Amsterdam I felt at home.
What do you like to do in Amsterdam?
To look for vintage clothing.
What do you think of Amsterdam street culture,
how the people dress, express themselves?
I think there isn’t much of a street culture in Amsterdam; people
are very secluded. Everything has to be organized from higher
up in order for people to show their faces in the street. Well, you
do have the carrier-cycle culture for young parents. People in
Amsterdam tend to dress very neutral but there is definitely room
to express yourself in clothing.
Did your style of clothing changed since you live here, and
because of what? These can be emotional, cultural reasons
or practical reasons such as weather or availability.
My style of clothing didn’t change a lot here; I have always
been very extroverted in my clothing.
Are you influenced by what you consider Dutch culture
or by any other culture represented in Amsterdam?
I don’t think I am influenced by the Dutch culture; I tend to live
my own culture more.
Are you aware of the fact that 177 cultures are
represented in Amsterdam?
I think it is amazing, so many cultures in one city!
Sebastiaan Mingface Duong
may 17th 2008
Age: 37
Nationality: Chinese, Dutch
Occupation: Artist, Mingface
In Amsterdam: Since 97
Why did you move to Amsterdam?
Nice city: gay minded and especially creative and sparkling.
What do you like to do in Amsterdam?
Good food, play tennis and sailing in boats.
What do you think of Amsterdam street culture,
how the people dress, express themselves?
The street culture is very diverse in style. That colorful diversity
is very stimulating for designers and envigours the street’s
appearance.
Did your style of clothing changed since you live here, and
because of what? These can be emotional, cultural reasons
or practical reasons such as weather or availability.
I don’t really have one style, but I do think that the influences
from the street influence my way of dressing. It changed a bit
but not that much.
Are you influenced by what you consider Dutch culture or
by any other culture represented in Amsterdam?
I can’t really say, It’s better to say that I have inherited the Dutch
culture: a big amount of friendliness and a healthy down to earth
mind.
Are you aware of the fact that 177 cultures are
represented in Amsterdam?
I think I broadened the boarders of tolerance. In spite of some
very extreme cultures the presence of such a diversity of
cultures brings a lot of inspiration, pleasure and joi de vivre.
Age: 37
Nationality: Chinese, Dutch
Occupation: Artist, Mingface
In Amsterdam: Since 97
Why did you move to Amsterdam?
Nice city: gay minded and especially creative and sparkling.
What do you like to do in Amsterdam?
Good food, play tennis and sailing in boats.
What do you think of Amsterdam street culture,
how the people dress, express themselves?
The street culture is very diverse in style. That colorful diversity
is very stimulating for designers and envigours the street’s
appearance.
Did your style of clothing changed since you live here, and
because of what? These can be emotional, cultural reasons
or practical reasons such as weather or availability.
I don’t really have one style, but I do think that the influences
from the street influence my way of dressing. It changed a bit
but not that much.
Are you influenced by what you consider Dutch culture or
by any other culture represented in Amsterdam?
I can’t really say, It’s better to say that I have inherited the Dutch
culture: a big amount of friendliness and a healthy down to earth
mind.
Are you aware of the fact that 177 cultures are
represented in Amsterdam?
I think I broadened the boarders of tolerance. In spite of some
very extreme cultures the presence of such a diversity of
cultures brings a lot of inspiration, pleasure and joi de vivre.
welcome on 177 nationalities!
This blog will be publishing all the process made on the project:
'177 Nationalities: portraits of the most diverse city in the world.'.
The project started in may 2008, after the Amsterdam newspaper 'het Parool' published an article about Amsterdam being the city with the most nationalities living in it in the world in November 2007. The idea is to photograph and interview one person of every nationality in Amsterdam. Questions will be asked the participants about culture and style in Amsterdam and their connection with it.
When the project is finished there will exist a cross-section of Amsterdam multicultural culture. The project is not finished yet. Anybody who wants to participate or knows a person that should can get in touch.
Enjoy reading about and viewing the diversity of Amsterdam.
The 177 nationalities team
'177 Nationalities: portraits of the most diverse city in the world.'.
The project started in may 2008, after the Amsterdam newspaper 'het Parool' published an article about Amsterdam being the city with the most nationalities living in it in the world in November 2007. The idea is to photograph and interview one person of every nationality in Amsterdam. Questions will be asked the participants about culture and style in Amsterdam and their connection with it.
When the project is finished there will exist a cross-section of Amsterdam multicultural culture. The project is not finished yet. Anybody who wants to participate or knows a person that should can get in touch.
Enjoy reading about and viewing the diversity of Amsterdam.
The 177 nationalities team
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