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RE:FWD: A Reply to the Present, a Forward to Us All – An Interactive Art Exhibition on Hope and Transformation

This interactive group exhibition features 21 young artists exploring future perspectives and hope for transformation.

Delve into RE:FWD, an inspiring interactive group exhibition. It features 21 emerging artists who collectively examine hope as an active force for societal transformation. Collaboratively developed by Bijbels Museum, NDSM FUSE, and Kunstlinie, this unique show creates a space where diverse artistic visions merge past, present, and future. Explore profound themes of change and unseen potential through engaging artworks.

About RE:FWD: A reply to the present, a forward to us all at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam

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Exhibition summary

RE:FWD is an interactive group exhibition exploring hope as an active force for change, bringing together the future perspectives of 21 young artists. Developed in collaboration with Bijbels Museum, NDSM FUSE, and Kunstlinie, it serves as a space where past, present, and future converge through art.

Curatorial context

RE:FWD, an interactive group exhibition, investigates hope as an active catalyst for transformation. Collaboratively developed by Bijbels Museum, NDSM FUSE, and Kunstlinie, this exhibition transcends a typical display, creating a nexus where past, present, and future intersect, utilizing art as a conduit for sharing stories, emotions, and viewpoints. The exhibition draws inspiration from a biblical verse (Romans 8:24-25), positing that hope is not merely about visible outcomes, but about the unseen potential of a future yet to be realized. The exhibition showcases the work of 21 emerging artists who collectively reflect on themes of hope, the future, transformation, and their roles within these concepts. Artists such as Ahmad Mallah, Augustina Lavickaite, Charmaine de Heij, and many others, alongside the curators, aim to engage the audience, leaving them with a sense of awareness, hope, and activation.

Admission and ticket notes

The "Prikkelarme openstelling RE:FWD" is a special opening with fewer visitors and adjusted lighting and sound. There are no extra costs for this special opening beyond the standard exhibition ticket. Visitors are directed to book their tickets for the exhibition via the provided link, which leads to the Kunstlinie ticket shop.

RE:FWD: A reply to the present, a forward to us all key exhibition facts

Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for RE:FWD: A reply to the present, a forward to us all at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam

Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Feb 7, 2024
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition RE:FWD features the work of 21 artists, including Ahmad Mallah, Augustina Lavickaite, Charmaine de Heij, Chongjin Chen, Clinton Kabena, Cristal De La Cruz, Daeun Lim, Davitha van de Kuilen, Elena Zecchin, Ellen Yiu, Emmy van de Grift, Hodan Omar Elmi, Karmel Sabri, Lorena Rode, Marc Paulusma, Marian Genet, Qiaochu Guo, Rebecca Lillich Krüger, SasaHara Ghanem-Chaney, Simon Pillaud, and Yang-ha, who contribute to exploring themes of hope, the future, and transformation.
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