Lectures and presentations

When I took the job as a curator, I never anticipated that so much of my time as a curator would be taken up by lectures and presentations. In the past, public speaking was not one of my great skills, but I have noticed that the more I do it, the better I get.

Yesterday evening, I gave the first presentation in English, for the Rotary Club at the Hilton. It was a good rehearsal, since I may have to go abroad next year to promote the project.

And this afternoon I presented the project to the department heads of Stadsdeel Amsterdam Zuidoost. I think that went very well indeed. I wish I had done that sooner, since now we have the full support and cooperation of all departments, which is crucial for a project in the public space.