Amsterdam Provos

The Amsterdam Provos were an influential Dutch underground movement formed in the late 1950s and active through the 1960s. They used creative and provocative actions—such as street theater, graffiti, and public demonstrations—to challenge societal norms, government policies, and traditional authority. Their goal was to promote social change, personal freedom, and environmental awareness, often blending activism with satire and humor. The Provos played a key role in shaping countercultural movements in the Netherlands, encouraging a more open, tolerant, and vibrant society.