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Open Atelier: Subjectieve Atlas van Amsterdam Exhibition at Arcam Architecture Centre, Exploring Urban Perspectives

Engage with diverse Amsterdammers' perspectives and contribute to this unique collection mapping the city's layered realities.

The 'Open Atelier: Subjectieve Atlas van Amsterdam' exhibition at Arcam invites visitors to actively engage with the city's social and cultural landscape. Explore a rich collection of personal perspectives from diverse Amsterdammers, highlighting underrepresented voices. Discover how these unique contributions are shaping a more inclusive architectural debate and find inspiration to map your own insights.

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Exhibition summary

The 'Open Atelier' of the Subjective Atlas of Amsterdam showcases interim results and invites visitors to contribute their own perspectives on the city. This exhibition highlights the multi-layered realities of a place beyond objective information.

Curatorial context

The 'Open Atelier: Subjectieve Atlas van Amsterdam' is an exhibition held at Arcam that invites visitors to engage with and contribute to a collection of place-bound perspectives from various Amsterdammers. The exhibition aims to capture the social, political, and cultural realities of the city, with a particular focus on underrepresented voices. Through a series of workshops with eight partner organizations, participants reflect on and map their personal experiences of Amsterdam. The individual contributions are being compiled into the 'Subjectieve Atlas van Amsterdam' publication, intended to broaden the architectural debate and make it more inclusive. Visitors can follow the process in the Open Atelier, find inspiration from different contributions and other subjective atlases, and map their own perspectives. The exhibition is located on the second floor of Arcam and is open from April 22nd through the end of 2022.

Admission and ticket notes

Starting June 1, 2022, Arcam will charge an entrance fee for visiting the gallery and exhibitions. Tickets can be purchased online via the ticket button or at the cash desk. A link to purchase tickets is provided on the page. For specific ticket details, visitors are directed to the provided ticketing link.

Open Atelier: Subjectieve Atlas van Amsterdam key exhibition facts

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
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Exhibition schedule
From Apr 22, 2022
Artist line / attribution
The 'Subjectieve Atlas' concept is by Subjective Editions (Annelys de Vet and Kurt Vanbelleghem). Graphic design and visual guidance by Wouter Stroet. The workshops are organized in collaboration with Verdedig Noord, We Sell Reality, Wouter Pocornie, IHLIA, Startblok Elzenhagen, Radio Voorwaarts, and students from the Sandberg Institute.
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