The Cathedral of Thorns is a full building-sized illuminated labyrinth on the Caribbean island of Curaçao.
Visitors are invited to walk through its corridors and experience an artistic journey through a troublesome history toward a bright future; both sides are represented by the hostile yet beautiful thorns. To raise consciousness of the similarities between religions, the design includes symbols of today’s world religions and ancient nature-based religions. The walls have niches containing objects of contemporary art by guest artists, expressing mankind’s ability to change, share and collaborate through creativity.
In addition, the labyrinth also functions as a stage for performances.
The Cathedral of Thorns was designed by Herman van Bergen, winner of the International Sculpture Award, 2023 and the prestigious Cola Debrot Award in 2016, and was constructed by unemployed youth. This work of art (in progress) unites all themes of Van Bergen’s previous thorn-art sculptures into one expansive project: a building honoring Mother Nature and the Free Spirit that achieves change through creativity.
Website: https://cathedralofthorns.com/
Cedric Dandaré, often regarded as the pioneer of ‘Curajazz’, fused jazz harmonies with Curaçaoan rhythms and gained international fame. His musical journey began in elementary school, influenced by his musical family and artists like The Beatles and Deep Purple. Dandaré played in numerous bands and […]
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Op vrijdag 5 april is de Kathedraal van Doornen onder de sterrenhemel de entourage voor een optreden van de Zweedse saxofonist Martin Lidström met zijn Lidström Funky Fusion, de band die is geformeerd met lokale stermusici. Het is de Burney Creative Productions geweest die de […]
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Dear friends of the Cathedral of Thorns, Save the date for the Cathedral Of Thorns’ 4th-anniversary celebration of the Free Spirit, featuring renowned international musicians Roy and Elmer Louis & band. Date: Sunday, February 4, 2024 Escape the carnival heat and join us for this […]
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Dear friends of the Cathedral of Thorns, Save the date for the Cathedral Of Thorns’ 4th-anniversary celebration of the Free Spirit, featuring renowned international musicians Roy and Elmer Louis & band. Date: Friday, February 2, 2024 Escape the carnival heat and join us for this […]
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Gamechanger in circulair design maakt nieuw product in opdracht van Farm to Crafts Willemstad – Garen uit zeewier en vissenhuid als alternatief voor leer. Beide innovaties in de textielindustrie komen uit de koker van Nienke Hoogvliet. De Nederlandse textiel, product- en conceptdesigner is op uitnodiging […]
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Cathedral of Thorns by Night Friday 5 JANUARY 2024 With Arjen de Graaf, Violin, Enrico Enriquez, piano, Bass guitar Hershel RosarioJ and Jeandro Casper. Enjoy a night with the short film ‘Making Off the Cathedral of Thorns”. Experience an exclusive guided tour with the designer and founder of the cathedral Herman van Bergen. For […]
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Save the date, mark your calendar, and join us for a magical evening on December 15th at 8 pm. Share the joy, invite your friends, and let the music carry you away! Immerse yourself in an unforgettable night of musical mastery at the Cathedral of […]
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Prepare for an evening of magic at the Cathedral of Thorns! Join us for a unique blend of music, literature, and architecture, where the stories of Eric de Brabander converge with the insights of Anko van der Woude. The night will be complemented by the […]
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Be prepared for a magical musical evening and get your tickets now for Chispas Latinas With : Singer:Yumarya Grijt Piano: Enrico Henriquez Kuarta: Rhazul Sebelon Violin: Arjen de Graaf Percussion: Ernie Gregorius Basguitar: Hershel Rosario Doors open at 7 pm. Event starts at 7.30 pm. […]
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We are excited to share that this November, Sanne Muiser will be visiting Farm to Crafts in Curacao. She has a background in product design and followed a shepherd education. Through her studio, Studio Pluis, she specializes in needle felting using natural fibers. She also […]
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Join the exclusive guided tour with the founder of the cathedral, Herman van Bergen. Get lost in the fully illuminated beauty of this unique experience, which only happens once a month. It promises to be another unique evening in our beautifully illuminated Cathedral of Thorns. […]
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of Dibo Doran, Randal Corsen, and the special guest Levi Silvanie at the Cathedral of Thorns! 🎶 Join us for a night of musical synergy that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. September 23, doors open at 7 […]
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