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Episode 7: Shinkichi Tajiri - 'Meeting Point'


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‘Meeting Point', Shinkichi Tajiri's large, bold knot at the heart of the arrivals hall, has been the silent witness to everything that happens at Schiphol for more than 50 years. This artwork has a unique story and was created by an equally unique artist.

In this episode, Tajiri's grandson talks about how his grandfather made his way from Los Angeles to the Dutch village of Baarlo via Paris and Amsterdam, and how his work became a means of coping with the weight of his past.


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