“You know back in the days hairdressers used to work for a boss. But the scene in Amsterdam is slowly changing. Renting a chair as a freelance hairdresser is an American concept. It’s not very usual over here but it’s upcoming. I personally love it. I was on payroll for six years but freelancing actually gives me the opportunity to grow as a creative entrepreneur.”

“We have been in a relationship for less than a year but we have known each other for five years. I met him through my ex-boyfriend. There was always tension between us but because of my relationship things didn’t work out. When I broke up with my ex, he was in a relationship. Later on we met again and we just knew we had to be together. Today we signed the lease on our new apartment and we are celebrating by drinking cheap beers in the park. Life can be beautiful.”

Meet Katherine (81) and Eddy (85). They both became widows a few years ago and they have been best friends ever since.
Eddy: “We live in the same building. We hang out together all the time. I feel that she understands me.”
“What do you do when you hang out together?”
Eddy: “Well.. we do all sorts of things, like going out to see the movies, watch a theatre play or just a walk through the beautiful city of Amsterdam. Occasionally we travel together.”
“Really? ”
Eddy: “Oh yes! The best thing about our travels is that I get to spend a lot of time with Katherine, and sometimes we even get to share a room. ” Katherine: “Ohh Eddy, stop it you silly man! ”

Seen at Rembrandtplein

“My name is Brasco.”
“What does that mean?”
“It means Born Righteous and Supremely creating ones.”

“I come from a small place in the north of The Netherlands. I always felt an outsider. When I was 16 years old I decided to move to Amsterdam to attend an art school. I was rejected to take part in their program but I was so determined that I decided to pay them a visit. When I came in I just started an ongoing monologue about why they should accept me in their school. The lady in charge was so surprised that she couldn’t stop laughing and decided to accept me after all. It was one of the happiest moments of my life.”