Amicus Suavissimus (Dearest Friend…) a light sculpture, an enlightened Spinoza’s letter floating on Amstel river. #universityofamsterdam #amsterdamlightfestival #publicartexperience #amsterdam
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While we wait “Dearest Friend…” To shine tonight, a yellow fish take a bath in the Amstel. #amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #publicartexperience #amsterdam
All done! The daughter of one of the greatest poets of Malaysia and her family wants a photo with “Dearest Friend…” We talk about the paradox, that at Spinoza’s time the Netherlands conquer Malaysia.
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This morning rushing to do final adjustments at the Amstel river.
Today is Amsterdam Light Festival pre-opening at 16:30 at the Grand Hotel The Grand.
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Andrea and Wisse arriving with “Dearest Friend…” in front of the opera at the Amstel river where is going to be installed. #amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #publicartexperience #amsterdam
Rene and Wisse walking on the water around “Dearest Friend…” #amsterdamlightfestival #publicartexperience #universityofamsterdam #amsterdam
Since many years I wanted to do an artwork on Spinoza. “Dearest Friend…” in Binnen – Amstel river. #amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #publicartexperience #amsterdam
It is not what you believe but what you do that matters.
Arriving at Stopera.
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Sometimes it seems that the bridge never is going to be opened, but you just have to wait. #amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #publicartexperience #amsterdam
As you well know, Spinoza opened the bridge for secular and enlightenment thoughts.#amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #spinozasdag #publicartexperience #amsterdam
Spinoza’s views on religion, politics and philosophy were considered extremely controversial and dangerous at his time. #amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #publicartexperience #amsterdam
“The rule that governs interpretation must be nothing other than the natural light that is common to all, and not any supernatural light, nor eternal authority.” Spinoza #amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #publicartexperience #spinozasdag #amsterdam
Today! Baruch Spinoza born 24 November 1632 in 1632
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Refueling to continue our journey carrying “Dearest Friend…” #amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #publicartexperience #amsterdam
A surreal moment when “Dearest Friend…” navigates along this big Holiday Crusier and #mövenpickhotel #amsterdamlightfestival #publicartexperience #universityofamsterdam #amsterdam
“Dearest Friend…” passing Wester Doksdijk and Politie Te Water #amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #publicartexperience #amsterdam
“Dearest Friend…” navigating!
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There has been a small problem, but there is never a problem that can not to be solved! “Dearest Friend…” is already on the boat! #amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #publicartexperience #amsterdam
We are all excited, time has come to relive the history of 1677, taking Spinoza’s letter along the canals to the center of Amsterdam. #amsterdamlightfestival #universityofamsterdam #spinozasdag #publicartexperience #amsterdam