This June, the KB is organising various activities celebrating the theme of nature. For example, come and watch the film Metamorphosis. Or visit the Flora Mundi exhibition. And listen to biologist Mátyás Bittenbinder talk about why nature continues to fascinate. You can also participate in a workshop and go on a guided tour.
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On Thursday 11 June, the film Metamorphosis will be shown in the auditorium. This documentary is a portrait of 17th-century naturalist and painter Maria Sybilla Merian. Afterwards, there will be a discussion with Pim Zwier, the maker of the film.
From Friday 12 June, you can visit the exhibition Flora Mundi. In search of lost voices. This exhibition features 20 old books with non-European plants. We’re also organising special tours through the exhibition, the first of which is on Tuesday 7 July.
On Wednesday 17 June, the talk show Bookie Woogie will be dedicated to nature. The show will be presented by biologist and children's book author Auke-Florian Hiemstra. Expect an evening of history, art, collection, philosophy and more.
On Thursday 18 June, craft lovers can visit From collection to creation with Knits and Notes. After a presentation by subject specialist Karin Vingerhoets, participants will do their own embroidery while enjoying a drink and music provided by a DJ.
Biologist and writer Mátyás Bittenbinder will be our guest on the Thursday 25 June edition of the monthly interview programme On the spot. He will talk with presenter Splinter Chabot about our relationship with nature and why it continues to fascinate us.
On Friday 4 September, you can attend the English-language workshop From Plant to Icon and create your own modern interpretation of an image from the rare 18th-century nature book Icones Plantarum Syriae Rariorum. Buy a ticket before 1 August and get a €10 discount.
Other programming
The KB also organises many activities outside the theme month, such as lectures by subject specialists, workshops, tours and more. You can find the current events on offer in the calendar.
Op de website van de KB lees je over verschillende publicaties uit de collectie rond het thema natuur. Ontdek het thema natuur op collecties.kb.nl.
Andere programmering
Ook buiten de themamaand organiseert de KB veel activiteiten: colleges van collectiespecialisten, workshops, rondleidingen en meer. Je vindt het huidige aanbod terug in de agenda.
