Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Hosts Sandra Mujinga's 'Skin to Skin' Live Sound Performance for ADE 2025
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is set to present a unique live sound performance by Norwegian interdisciplinary artist Sandra Mujinga, activating her new installation Skin to Skin as part of the official Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) Arts & Culture programme. While initial dates quickly sold out, additional tickets have now been released, offering more visitors a chance to experience this immersive event. The performances are scheduled for October 24 and 25.
Mujinga, recognized for her compelling installations, video works, and sound-based performances, invites audiences into her distinctive artistic universe. This special ADE presentation brings her Skin to Skin installation to life through a live soundscape, further exploring how sound influences physical presence and spatial perception. Her practice often integrates sonic elements, providing a deeper engagement with themes of presence, disappearance, and identity inherent in her work. For more details on the announcement, visit the Stedelijk Museum's news page.
Experience Immersive Art During Amsterdam Dance Event
The Skin to Skin installation itself transforms the museum’s lower-level gallery into a futuristic landscape. It features 55 towering sculptural figures, alongside sound and shadows, creating an environment that appears to evoke transformation, alternative life forms, or a hidden society. While the figures might seem identical initially, moving through the space reveals subtle shifts in perception.
Sandra Mujinga's live sound performance offers a rare opportunity for visitors to encounter her artistic world in a truly immersive setting. Her presence and the live soundscapes will activate the installation in an entirely new way, promising a memorable experience.
Planning Your Visit to the Performance
Attendees of the sound performance on either October 24 or 25 will also receive a 50% discount on a subsequent visit to the Stedelijk Museum. This allows for further exploration of the museum’s extensive exhibitions, including works by Erwin Olaf, Karel Martens, and the permanent collection.
The schedule for the performances is as follows:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24
- 7:00 PM: Doors open
- 7:30 PM: Opportunity to visit the exhibition
- 8:00 PM: Live performance with the artist
- 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Closing of the exhibition and museum café visit
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
- 3:00 PM: Doors open
- 3:30 PM: Opportunity to visit the exhibition
- 4:00 PM: Live performance with the artist
- 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Closing of the exhibition and museum café visit
This event is a significant highlight within Amsterdam’s cultural calendar during ADE. For those eager to discover more cultural experiences in the city, Musemap (musemap.art) provides a curated guide to browse museums and other unique spots, or explore locations on a map.
