This 'Open call Toren van Babel: de volgende stap' exhibition delves into the contemporary relevance of the Tower of Babel narrative. It showcases a rich array of artistic responses from diverse makers exploring challenges of communication breakdown and societal division. Visitors can reflect on the significance of language and mutual understanding in a world shaped by technology. The works highlight fresh perspectives on cultural dialogue.
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This open call exhibition, 'Toren van Babel: de volgende stap', explores contemporary themes of communication breakdown, polarization, and the importance of listening in a diverse society. Inspired by the biblical story, it showcases a variety of artistic interpretations from diverse makers across multiple disciplines.
The 'Open call Toren van Babel: de volgende stap' exhibition delves into the enduring relevance of the biblical story of the Tower of Babel in today's world. In an era of increasing polarization, where social media and easy travel can paradoxically lead to greater division, the exhibition explores the challenges of listening and understanding one another. Inspired by the ancient narrative and its frequent artistic representation, contemporary makers are invited to visualize this theme in innovative ways. The exhibition aims to shed light on the significance of language, its dual nature as a unifier and a source of division, and the critical importance of genuine listening and mutual understanding in society. The goal is to inspire visitors to reflect on connection, listening, and comprehension. Key aspects of this exhibition include its timely theme of language as a connector versus the contemporary speech confusion that fuels polarization, also considering the role of technology and media. It highlights a diversity of makers and disciplines, offering fresh perspectives, especially from newcomers who bring personal experiences of navigating different cultures and languages. The historical work 'Tower of Babel' by Marten van Valckenborch (attr. – c. 1590) provides a historical anchor, allowing for comparison with contemporary reflections on the story. This exhibition represents a museum collaboration between Stedelijk Museum Breda and Bijbels Museum, mirroring the exhibition's theme of learning from each other and building together.
Selected works from this open call will be on display at Stedelijk Museum Breda starting November 21st. Further details about the exhibition presentation at the Bijbels Museum are to be announced.
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