Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Lucebert
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2024
1. Lucebert Marker
(Note that the QR code on the marker is non-functional)
The poet and painter Lucebert (Lubertus Swaanswijk, 1924-1994), head of the poet's group known as the 'Vijftigers', lived here from 1952 to 1953. The well-known poetry line 'Alles van waarde is weerloos' (Everything of value is defenceless) was written by him.
Erected by IAmsterdam.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1994.
Location. 52° 22.307′ N, 4° 53.894′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is at the intersection of Bethaniënstraat and Bethaniënwarsstraat, on the right when traveling west on Bethaniënstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bethaniënstraat 21, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1012 CB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bethaniëndwarsstraat 15 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hartog Wegloop (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Schat (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Isaak Stopper (about 150 meters away); Simon Jacobus Nathans (about 150 meters away); Anthoniespoort / St. Anthony's Gate (about 180 meters away); Gerard Reve (about 180 meters away); Gerbrant Brederode (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map
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Also see . . . Lucebert (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Overview (in translation):
Lucebert, pseudonym of Lubertus Jacobus Swaanswijk (Amsterdam, 15 September 1924 – Alkmaar, 10 May 1994) was a Dutch poet and painter. As a poet he was seen as the leader of the movement of the Vijftigers, a progressive group of poets who began experimenting with form and content after the Second World War. As a painter he was closely involved with the Amsterdam branch of the experimental Cobra group. A biography by Wim Hazeu was published in 2018…(Submitted on October 28, 2024.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2024
2. Lucebert Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on October 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
