Acequias
Ida Kleiterp

We April 21, 2010 - Sa 31 July 31, 2010

During a visit to Spain in 2001, Dutch sculptress
Ida Kleiterp was struck by the extraordinary architectural forms which she saw in the mountainous landscape of the Alpujarras.
They were the 'Acequias', a network of reservoirs, channels, and moveable gates, which together formed a remarkable ancient irrigation system. Now, Ida Kleiterp's sculptures inspired by these ancient forms can be seen in an exciting exhibition, presented as a dynamic installation.

Irrigation systems similar to the acequias have existed for at least 5000 years and have been used by many cultures. As working systems or as archeological remnants they can still be found today all over the world. The Moors brought this irrigation system to Spain in the 8th century. In this day and age, as we are increasingly conscious of the importance of (clean) water for everyone, the 'Acequias' project underscores the historic, cultural and ecological importance of the old water transport system.

Ida Kleiterp was born in Beverwijk in 1948 and lives and works in Amsterdam. She earned a degree at the Sociale Academy, and while employed as a social worker, she particularly enjoyed guiding and mentoring children. Her artistic training began at the Free Academy in The Hague (1977) and the Summer Academy in Niederbipp, Switzerland (1981). After deciding to pursue art as a full-time career, she studied sculpture at the Rijksakademie van Beeldenden Kunsten (Academy of Fine Arts) in Amsterdam from 1983 to 1986. During that period she won the Uriot prize two times. Since 1986 she has annually exhibited her work at various locations in the Netherlands and abroad. Ida Kleiterp's sculptures can be found in the Jewish Historical Museum collection in Amsterdam, and private collections throughout the Netherlands and in Spain, Italy, Greece, Cuba, and Papua New Guinea.

opening April 17, 2010 (simultaneously with the FoEME meeting)
start 20:30
reservation via reserveren@delevante.org (only necessary if you plan to attend the FoEME lecture, starting at 21:30
location De Levante, Hobbemastraat 28, Amsterdam plan

During the opening vocalist Samira Dainan sings her own and modified songs from North-Africa, accompanied by Dennis Mulder on guitar. Samira is born and raised in Amsterdam, with roots in North-Africa and the Far-East. Her own band plays a repertoire of Oriental Jazz/Pop.