Tobacco Playground
Vr 16/08 - Amsterdam
Tobacco Theater
19:00 - 23:59
TOBACCO Playground is a summer program of photographic workshops and an immersive pop-up show in the heart of Amsterdam.
It is an independent initiative in its' inaugural edition, aimed at aspiring photographers of all skill levels - each day offers a new opportunity to get inspired and learn in a fun environment.
Next to a daily program of activities, we present a pop-up art show by a group of international artists. You are invited to take a maze-like tour through the beautiful TOBACCO Theater and experience two and three dimensional artworks and interactive installations.
Capture this!
www.tobaccoplayground.nl
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EVENTS / Free entry
16 August / 19:00
VERNISSAGE: Photography Redefined
Join us in the immersive vernissage of video art, light installation and the photographic exhibition of a group of international artists putting their vision on display without set limitations, in complete artistic freedom.
23 August
STORYTELLING / 15:00 - 17:00
A line-up of speakers discuss different ways of visual storytelling, using technology in photography and getting inspiration while traveling.
TALKS ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY / 19:30 - 21:30
TAP is all about sharing knowledge and inspiration for photographers. Speakers get 15 minutes each to share their stories, experiences, tips and best practices to inspire you!
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WORKSHOPS / 15 EUR
MORE INFO AND TICKETS HERE: https://tobaccoplayground.eventbrite.com
18 August / 11:00 - 16:00 (2 groups: children, adults)
BLUE / Carla Ellens / NL
An experiment with an early form of developing beautiful images in a harmless solution. Suitable for parents with children.
19 August / 11:00 - 14:00
OBSCURA / Anastasiya Klymenko / ENG
Design, construct and try out your own camera. You'll find yourself in a whole new field of imagination, experimentation and creativity.
20 August / 11:00 - 14:00
PHOTOWALK / Reginar - Stijn Doors / ENG
Using the streets of central Amsterdam as your palette, it will be your mission to complete a set of photographic challenges.
22 August / 11:00 - 16:00 (2 groups, adults)
POLAROID LIFT / Carla Ellens / NL
Discover instant photography in a way you never thought possible. Manually manipulate the emulsion in creative madness!
23 August / 11:00 - 15:00
STORYTELLING / Annemarie Kleve / NL
Work with photos found on your phone to re-edit them, intertwine new and found material with old memories, and tell captivating, personal stories - real or fictional.
24 August / 11:00 - 15:00
PRINTING / Jan Smit
Go through all the stages of preparing photographs for exhibiting, from working with the files, through calibrating the screen, choosing paper and printer settings and, finally, framing and mounting.