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The Lost War was first shown at the Amsterdam conference ‘Dealing with Drugs’. Three photographers give an intense portrayal of the international drug trade and the consequences of the “war on drugs” on communities. Would you like to exhibit the photo series The Lost War?

In De Straat Spreekt project, young people who have worked in the drug industry—as extractors, couriers, or dealers—share their stories. This group of youth created a street newspaper filled with stories, role models, inspiration, and unique perspectives on Amsterdam. In addition to the street newspaper, these stories have also been showcased in a photo exhibition.

Dive into the captivating world of “The Art of XTC” exhibition, a dynamic collaboration between Poppi Drugs Museum, Adam Fierman, and photographer Peter Andrew Lusztyk. From January 17-21, 2024, at Vrij Paleis, explore the black market’s artistry in branding Dutch ecstasy pills through over 90 captivating images and signed coffee table books.

It has now been more than 40 years since the HIV virus was discovered. The photo series House of HIV takes visitors back to the dismay of the first devastating years when AIDS claimed young lives. Drug users also suffered heavily during the epidemic. From a period of loss, severe stigmatization, fear, and despair, activism grew, medication was invented, and solidarity blossomed. Want to borrow House of HIV? That’s possible!

In Russia, where drug treatment is barely available, imprisonment becomes the main “solution” to the problem of drug addiction. But unfortunately, these institutions don’t cure. Instead, prisons kill.

Poppi, together with Drug Reporter, presents a sneak preview of a short film about the drug user rights movement. This is the films premier in the Netherlands. For the occasion we invited one of the founding fathers of the Dutch drug user rights movement: Theo van Dam.