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Safe Spaces: An Exhibition Exploring Urban Design, Visibility, and Community Safety in Amsterdam

Discover how urban design fosters inclusivity and protection for diverse communities through Amsterdam's history of space claims.

The "Safe Spaces" exhibition at ARCAM Architecture Centre delves into the deep connection between urban visibility and community safety in Amsterdam. It showcases how design fosters inclusivity, examining historical and contemporary examples like the Homomonument and Westermoskee. Visitors can explore diverse sections featuring historical projects, modern designs, and interactive data, encouraging reflection on urban planning and social recognition. This comprehensive look aims to inspire contributions toward an accessible and inclusive city.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition explores the connection between visibility and safety in urban environments, examining how design can contribute to making different groups seen and protected. It investigates historical and contemporary examples in Amsterdam where space claims have manifested through banners, flags, or architecture.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Safe Spaces: Right to space in the city' delves into the multifaceted relationship between visibility and safety in urban environments, focusing on how design can foster inclusivity and protection for diverse communities. It examines how various groups throughout Amsterdam's history have made their presence known, from hidden spaces transformed into visible landmarks to architectural manifestations of social recognition. The exhibition highlights examples like the Homomonument, Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder, and the Westermoskee, illustrating the evolution of space claims. Across its different sections—the Gallery, Verdieping, and Safe Spaces Expolab—the exhibition presents historical projects, contemporary designs, video installations, and interactive data to encourage visitors to reflect on the impact of design on social visibility and safety. It seeks to inspire designers, policymakers, and residents to contribute to an open and inclusive Amsterdam where safety is a universal right, questioning how to create a more accessible urban experience for everyone.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets for the exhibition are available through the provided link. Further details on admission or booking are not specified on this page, but visitors are directed to an external ticketing platform.

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 5, 2021 – Sep 19, 2021
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition is a collaboration with architect and curator Ali T. As’ad, and features contributions from Studioninedots, artist Bogomir Doringer, Ali Talat As’ad, and is developed with partners Cognizant Digital Business, Dutch Design Foundation, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, and Curatorial Research Collective.
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