MOSAIKO is on a mission to create spaces where people can connect, share meaningful moments, and build a stronger sense of community. Their Game Night isn’t just another event—it’s a celebration of the power of human connection and conversation in a city that longs for more authentic interactions.In a time when people often feel disconnected, MOSAIKO is bringing something the city truly needs: a place where strangers can become friends. And what better icebreaker than games? From the strategy of Dominoes to the playful chaos of Uno and the steady focus of Jenga, these simple activities spark creativity, laughter, and camaraderie.This event is from the people, for the people—a grassroots initiative to foster real, face- to-face interactions in an era dominated by screens.At its heart, MOSAIKO Game Night is about more than just fun. It’s about building a community where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. It’s about transforming fleeting moments into lasting memories and creating something that truly matters.On Friday, January 17th, MOSAIKO invites everyone to Bar Bario for an evening of great vibes, delicious food, and, of course, plenty of games.Tickets are available now.

On January 21st, 2025 the exhibition PROPJECTS will open in the Shenzhen Art Museum in China, showcasing a substantial overview of the work of Dutch artists Maurice Scheltens and Liesbeth Abbenes. The title PROPJECTS - an invented word by the artist - in a way reflects their artistic practice. The word is a fusion of props, objects and projects. For Scheltens & Abbenes objects are starting points to create carefully crafted photographical images in which playfulness is combined with discipline and sheer realism merges with optical illusions with often abstract qualities. The objects are merely an excuse for proper image-making, a prop in a play to create a new artistic reality that consists solely within the borders of the photographical frame. For the exhibition in Shenzhen every single image that is included in the show is seen and treated as a prop, as part of an attempt to create a new reality. So the whole exhibition is one big installation combing photographs, video work and objects.The exhibition is curated by Marcel Feil and Liu Gang and represents the first full-scale presentation of Scheltens & Abbenes work in China.

XHOSA, the Amsterdam City Archives and Patta unite to Honor Women’s Initiative: Mi Oso Es Mi Kas. In 1986, Mrs. Elfriede Sinester founded the Mi Oso Es Mi Kas Foundation, marking an important moment in Dutch history as the first center dedicated to supporting girls and teenage mothers in Amsterdam South-East. What began as a safe haven for Surinamese and Antillean young women in the Bijlmer quickly evolved into a cross-cultural organization that empowered women from diverse ethnic backgrounds through education, housing, guidance, personal development, and parenting support.To honor this initiative, Xhosa - in collaboration with the Amsterdam City Archives and Patta - is proud to announce the opening of an exhibition and documentary dedicated to the legacy of Mi Oso Es Mi Kas.The foundation, which closed its doors in 2007, was instrumental in addressing the needs of teenage mothers in the Bijlmer, offering them opportunities to build brighter futures. Mi Oso Es Mi Kas also left a cultural mark, hosting annual festivals, organizing international exchange programs, and establishing a celebrated African ballet dance group. Among its many accomplishments, the foundation launched the first female Kawina band, which proudly bears its name.We invite you to join us in celebrating this legacy at the opening of the exhibition and documentary on Friday, February 7, 2025. Discover the untold stories of Mi Oso Es Mi Kas, a foundation that redefined the landscape of social and cultural support for women of color in the Netherlands.As a brand rooted in community, culture and leadership, Patta is proud to support this initiative, recognizing the impact of Mi Oso Es Mi Kas on countless lives. Join us on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 18:30 at Vijzelstraat 32, 1017 HL Amsterdam. You can register now here.  If you can't make it at the opening, the exhibition is open till June 15, 2025 and the documentary will be playing at the Amsterdam Stadsarchief for a month - entrance is free.