Clogs, Tulips and Video Games Exhibition Showcases the Best of Dutch Game Design - Indonesia
Clogs, Tulips and Video Games Exhibition Showcases the Best of Dutch Game Design
The interactive exhibition “Clogs, Tulips and Video Games: Game Design from the Netherlands” opened at Erasmus Huis on June 5, 2026, showcasing the best of Dutch video game design. Organized by Erasmus Huis and the Dutch Games Association, in close cooperation with Storyworld Museum in Groningen, it is the first video games exhibition ever held at the Dutch cultural centre in Indonesia. It features a selection of twelve creative gems from the Dutch developer scene, highlighting how video games contribute to the global identity of 'Dutch design'.
The official opening ceremony was hosted by the Acting Director of Erasmus Huis, Nassim Abba, with welcoming remarks from the Deputy Ambassador of the Netherlands to Indonesia, Adriaan Palm, the Director of Games at Indonesia’s Ministry of Creative Economy, Luat Sihombing, and the General Manager of the Dutch Games Association, Martine Spaans. The opening event was also attended by the exhibition curator, Arjan Terpstra, and the President of Asosiasi Game Indonesia (AGI), Shafiq Husein.
In his remarks, Adriaan Palm noted that Dutch creativity extends far beyond traditional masters like Rembrandt and Van Gogh or famous Dutch architecture, with video games serving as a modern showcase of the nation’s artistic innovation. Martine Spaans added that while video games are widely valued for their economic and entertainment contributions, they also carry as much cultural weight as books, movies, or music. Luat Sihombing highlighted how technology strengthens mutual understanding between nations, emphasizing that today's game industry has evolved into a dynamic sector that fosters collaboration across art, technology, music, and entrepreneurship.
Following the official ceremony, guests and visitors were invited into the exhibition hall to experience the games firsthand. From multiplayer games like Chalo Chalo and Ibb and Obb to serious games like Laptitude, and titles rooted in Dutch heritage like Polders and Schim, the exhibition showcases a diverse range of gameplay mechanics, narrative styles, and artistic vision. Visitors can also view a video showcase of the AAA game Horizon: Forbidden West. Other titles featured in the exhibition include Ridiculous Fishing EX, Servant of the Lake, The Falconeer, The Knightling, Jungle the Bungle, and Town to City.
Through hands-on play, the exhibition invites Indonesian audiences to discover how video games serve as powerful platforms for cultural value, creative expression, and international connection. The exhibition “Clogs, Tulips and Video Games: Game Design from the Netherlands” runs until August 29, 2026, at Erasmus Huis.
