Every hour is happy hour here. Amsterdam, after all, rides a high that most cities can only imagine.

But forget the red-lit windows, the cannabis cafes, and the sex on sale. This city is home to world-class performances, priceless collections of classical art, up-and-coming fashion ateliers, and some of the most exciting architecture and design in recent memory. The Dutch are joining us this year with a well-deserved place in the tournament, and they’ll be putting their design prowess on display in Amsterdam’s Cut&Paste debut.

Cut&Paste Amsterdam is presented in collaboration with the City of Amsterdam. As a proud supporter of arts and design initiatives, Creative Amsterdam, the city's gateway to Dutch creativity, invites you to join their network. It's a one-stop shop for checking out one of the world's largest communities of creative industry insiders. For an overview of the Dutch creative scene, news and events, a searchable database of creative community websites, business-matching services, and shared inspiration, visit www.creativeamsterdam.nl.

Photographs for Cut&Paste Amsterdam by Sam Cho.