![]() ![]() Republic of Amsterdam Radio, a 'storytelling' collective consisting of self-proclaimed 'history nerds', and design studio Nomad Tinker House created the light installation Hiding in the Wolf’s Lair, based on what is believed to be the most disruptive event in Amsterdam's history, the Second World War.ĭuring the occupation, around 250 people hid in Amsterdam Artis Zoo to escape from Nazi persecution. The theme of this year’s Amsterdam Light Festival is 'Disrupt'. Hiding in the Wolf’s Lair brings back alive the fact that during the Second World War, the Amsterdam Artis Zoo served as a hiding place for Jews and members of the resistance, while German soldiers continued coming to the zoo for entertainment. ![]() At the Amsterdam Light Festival, which illuminates the city with the most wonderful works of art, one light installation refers to a dark page in Dutch history. ![]()
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