The Living Rooms of Heerlerheide

Photographer Bram Tackenberg makes connection… Together with more than 60 residents from the Heerlen neighbourhood Heerlerheide, photographer Bram Tackenberg, in co-production with festival Cultura Nova, modestly portrays the humanity of one of the poorest neighbourhoods in The Netherlands. Proud and vulnerable, the residents open their doors to him and show that they are there. The…

Opening THE LIVING ROOMS OF HEERLERHEIDE

Renewed invitation Photographer Bram Tackenberg, together with more than 60 residents of the Heerlen neighbourhood of Heerlerheide, has portrayed the humanity of this special neighbourhood in a unique and subdued manner. Proudly and vulnerably, residents opened their doors to him and showed us that they are there. This latest subseries of his long-term photo project…

Extraordinary Heerlen people

Truus Gielen and Karel Leentjens were surprised today by Mayor Roel Wever of Heerlen with flowers, cake and presents. They were thanked for their contribution to the community and their many years of dedication to Cultura Nova and the theatre. Truus always ensured that the artists received a warm welcome and, thanks to Mr Leentjens,…