Ode to Kiki BosmanThe yuppie and the “Jordanees”
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I dedicate my ode to Kiki because, as an imported Amsterdammer, she gives me a glimpse into the life of the yup (young urban professional) and the 'real' Amsterdammer.
Although the differences seem great, she brings people together and shows that everyone is just a human being with feelings.
This connection is beautiful to see and emphasizes that people have more similarities than differences in this complex social world!
About
Ode by Lorin Slotman to Kiki Bosman
I know Kiki Bosman through social media. She seeks to connect with the older generation. I love to see how she brings young and old together and breathes new life into the bond within the city.
This ode was written during a meeting of the Industrieele Groote Club, where the Amsterdam Museum was a guest speaker in the context of 750 years of Amsterdam.
Kiki Bosman
Kiki Bosman is an active media maker. Born in Brabant, she came to live in the Jordaan neighborhood, where she worked as a presenter for the AT5 program De Straten van Amsterdam. She shares her stories about Amsterdam on Instagram and TikTok and has an online series called De Yup en de Jordanees.