living and breahting heritage

KIP Republic is an Amsterdam based & internationally operating creative agency that focuses on storytelling through the production and curation of cultural art projects and events that encourage conversation, critical analysis, and community building. The agency’s work spans various art disciplines, with a focus on exploring cultural identity, heritage and history collaborating with Artist, Cultural Leaders and Change Makers alike.

The Founders

Ira Kip and Ayra Kip are twin sisters and dynamic creative forces known for their global impact in the arts. Born and raised in Amsterdam with Caribbean roots in Aruba, Curaçao and Suriname, they bring a rich cultural heritage to their multidisciplinary work.

Ira is a storyteller, theater director, writer, creative producer, and educator. She studied at the Theater School of Amsterdam and earned her MFA in Directing Theater from The New School for Drama in New York.

Ayra is a master fundraiser, writer and cultural curator who knows how to translate passionate ideas into innovation creative activations and programs. She is a graduate in journalism from the University of Arts London and she holds a post doctorate degree in Philanthropy from the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam.

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Interested in working together? We can’t wait to hear from you!