On Limits: An Exhibition Exploring Societal Boundaries, Personal Freedom, and Inclusivity
Explore contemporary works by Lotte Werkema, Eva Spierenburg, and others, examining the emotional impact of external constraints.
The "On Limits" exhibition invites visitors to confront the tension between inner desires and external impositions within society. It showcases artworks by Lotte Werkema, Eva Spierenburg, Joshua Serafin, and Meiro Koizumi, delving into the emotional impacts of boundaries, from shame to alienation. This multidisciplinary exploration aims to foster dialogue on shaping more equal and inclusive communities.
About On Limits at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam
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Exhibition summary
This exhibition explores the human experience of limitations and the possibilities of overcoming them, featuring works by artists Lotte Werkema, Eva Spierenburg, Joshua Serafin, and Meiro Koizumi. It delves into how societal norms, while providing safety, can also be used for exclusion, contrasting inner desires with external constraints.
Curatorial context
Societies often establish order through limits and norms, which can paradoxically be used to gain power and exclude others, creating a tension between our inner worlds and external impositions. 'On Limits' directly confronts this experience, featuring artworks by Lotte Werkema, Eva Spierenburg, Joshua Serafin, and Meiro Koizumi. These artists explore the emotional impact of limitations, such as shame, anger, and alienation, while also investigating alternative realities and the potential to break through these boundaries.
The exhibition is enriched by a multidisciplinary approach, with scientists from various fields engaging in dialogue with the artists and the public. This collaboration aims to provide a broader perspective on how societies can be shaped to be more equal and inclusive. The exhibition is part of 'A Broader Mind,' an educational program developed with VU University Amsterdam, and was co-curated by Sem Bannenberg, whose research focuses on disability in art and its contribution to understanding non-normative human experiences.
Admission and ticket notes
The exhibition dates are from November 18, 2025, to May 1, 2026. Further ticketing information or details about the opening event on November 18, 2025, are not explicitly provided on this page, but links to related content are available.
On Limits key exhibition facts
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Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 18, 2025 – May 1, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Featuring works by Lotte Werkema, Eva Spierenburg, Joshua Serafin, and Meiro Koizumi. Co-curated by Sem Bannenberg.
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