The Hague celebrates the introduction of new Dutch legislation outlawing smoking in public places with an expo about cigarettes.

Gemeentemuseum in The Hague hosts this exhibition from Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 to 18:00, local time, until October 19th.

Artefacts and items related to smoking are shown at the museum alongside paintings, photos and drawings.

On display are an ashtray by self-confessed chain smoker Piet Mondrain and a picture from Adolphe Mouilleron which shows children stealing a drag.

A poster shows Paul Schuitema's miracle ashtray, which apparently did not give off a smell.

Theo van Hoytema's artwork shows frogs smoking on a lily pad.

No Smoking also concentrates on how smoke can be used artistically by photographers.

It almost rivals England's exhibition marking the country kicking the habit - The Big Smoke at the City of London Museum.

Christopher Columbus introduced tobacco to Europe after making contact with smokers on his travels.

Entry costs €5 (£3.98) with concessions €3. Admission for under 18s is free.

The law came into effect on July 1st across the Netherlands this year.

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More than 300 artists from all over the world are expected to descend on a multimedia event at The Hague in the Netherlands this September.

Todaysart festival covers nearly every category of media out there, from music to media art, photography to fashion and film to presentations.

The art on show takes many forms and the sub-categories do too - so there's even more on offer from September 26th to 27th.

Musical genres include dubstep, techno, rave, ambient, disco and much more – performers in previous years have included Underground Resistance, Ebony Bones and 3 Chairs.

Also this year will be discussion panels so artists can share new, fun and exciting ideas.

Todaysart takes place at 20 indoor and outdoor venues all over the city, which is the third largest in the Netherlands.

Organisers are also welcoming volunteers, who can apply by leaving details on the festival's official website.

Todaysart was initiated by The Generator Foundation and is supported by the government.

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