Perdu is a cultural stage, specialised poetry bookshop, and publishing house based in Amsterdam since 1984. Dedicated to experiments at the intersection of literature, performance, and other art forms.

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Perdu workshop: collective translation of Kim Hyesoon’s ‘Autobiography of Death’

Come translate with us!

Free of charge for all participants, but limited spots available. Please send a short motivation (max. 100 words) to uitgeverij@perdu.nl before April 14th explaining why this workshop resonates with your practice. We will select 10 participants out of all applications to join this workshop.
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Perdu workshop: The Poetics of Absent Spaces

Inspired by Gaston Bachelard’s The Poetics of Space, poet and writer Asmaa Azaizeh will guide this exploration through forms of visualizing and remembering. We will craft both poetry and prose.

Send your motivation, expectations, and (if existing) your artistic practice to studie@perdu.nl before the 1st of June.
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Vers van het Mes: The 2026 Selection

Vers van het Mes focusses on Dutch poetry.
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Vacancy: handyperson (volunteer position, 6-8 hrs a week)

Perdu is looking for a handyperson on a voluntary basis, for 6-8 hours a week. Apply before February 1! CLOSED
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Vacancy: production assistant (16 hours p/w)

We are looking for a production assistant for our theatre programming, for 16 hours per week, starting at 1 March 2026. Apply before 27 January 2026. CLOSED.
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COLLECTIVE WORK: 3 free workshops

In the run-up to this programme and as part of its collective character, Maxime Garcia Diaz, Alma Apt, and Lola Swindles will each give a workshop. Participation is free for those who get a ticket for the programme on the 21st of November.