Explore "De Parade" Exhibition: Carnival Traditions, Metamorphosis, and Photography in Breda
This exhibition at Stedelijk Museum Breda invites you to journey through cultural identity and personal transformation.
The "De Parade" exhibition at Stedelijk Museum Breda offers a unique exploration of universal themes like togetherness and metamorphosis, drawing inspiration from vibrant carnival traditions worldwide. Featuring new photographic artworks by Vincen Beeckman, this project also includes collaborative contributions from local participants. Visitors can engage through various interactive activities, designing and documenting their own transformations.
About De Parade at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam
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Exhibition summary
De Parade is an exhibition at Stedelijk Museum Breda that explores themes of togetherness and metamorphosis through the lens of carnival traditions worldwide. Featuring new artworks by photographer Vincen Beeckman and contributions from project participants, the exhibition invites visitors to discover, design, and photograph their own transformations.
Curatorial context
The exhibition 'De Parade' at Stedelijk Museum Breda delves into the universal themes of togetherness and metamorphosis, inspired by carnival traditions from around the globe. Photographer Vincen Beeckman presents a new selection of artworks, created in collaboration with residents and organizations from Breda. The project explores how people transform into who they wish to be, mirroring the spirit of carnival where social rules are temporarily suspended.
Visitors are invited to actively participate through various activities, including a photo opportunity with Vincen Beeckman, designing a carnival emblem, and contributing to the expansion of the carnival archives with historical photographs. The exhibition also extends beyond the museum walls with a display in the Explore Breda Store and participation in the Grote Optocht in Kielegat. This collaborative project aims to celebrate the rich traditions of carnival and the personal journeys of transformation.
This exhibition was made possible through collaborations with ONS label Breda, Creatief Centrum ARTenZO Breda, Annahuis, Naaiatelier De Nieuwe Meidoorn, Zorggroep Tuinzigt, Raffy – Egala Zorg, Stichting Kielegat, Kielegats Carnaval Museum, BO Diversity, Stadsarchief Breda, BredaPhoto, Stichting Arjati, WIJ – begint met jou, Facilitaire Theaterwerkplaats Breda, and Jully Bernardus.
Admission and ticket notes
The exhibition 'De Parade' is partially free to visit in Next and the Explore Breda Store. Visitors can also participate in several activities such as a photo studio and emblem design. Specific details about admission for the main exhibition or any associated events should be confirmed directly with the museum or through provided links.
De Parade key exhibition facts
Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for De Parade at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam
Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 23, 2026 – Mar 15, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Featuring new artworks by photographer Vincen Beeckman, alongside contributions from participants of the project and collaborations with various Breda residents and organizations.
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