Liberation songs

Monday, 5 May 2025

The special edition of the comic fair ‘Stripdagen Haarlem’ (24 and 25 May) is dedicated to 80 years of Freedom in Image. We contribute by exhibiting special covers of liberation songs at our stand in De Koepel.

 

In 1945, after five years of occupation, the musical release was great in the Netherlands. Countless songs appeared to express the joy of liberation. From our collection of sheet music we have selected a number of covers that reflect the atmosphere of just after the liberation by the allied forces. They can be seen during the festival and in addition to the small exhibition, we have more songs from just after WWII, which you can find in the folder at the stand and as  a virtual exhibition of liberation songs on our website.

For those who visit Haarlem that weekend, the comic fair will be held in De Koepel, where we will set up a stand with new, but also old comic posters and screen prints, including many by Joost Swarte. The fair will take place on the ground floor of De Koepel and will be open on 24 and 25 May from 10:00 to 17:00.
 

Related link : https://www.griffioen-grafiek.nl/exhibitions/bevrijdingslied