RE:FWD: An Exhibition Exploring Hope for a Younger Generation Through Contemporary Art
Discover contemporary art by artists under thirty, exploring future hope and biblical inspiration.
The RE:FWD exhibition invites visitors to consider themes of hope for a younger generation. This collaborative project showcases contemporary art exclusively by artists under thirty, reflecting on what is hoped for but not yet seen. Drawing inspiration from Romans 8:24-25, the curators present a vision for the future through emerging artistic talent.
About RE:FWD (formerly No Time To Despair) at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam
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Exhibition summary
An upcoming exhibition titled RE:FWD (previously No Time To Despair) will explore themes of hope for a younger generation. Featuring contemporary art by artists under thirty, it aims to inspire hope by considering what we hope for that is not yet seen, drawing inspiration from Romans 8:24-25.
Curatorial context
RE:FWD, formerly known as No Time To Despair, is a collaborative exhibition project set to launch in autumn 2024 and open to the public from February 7, 2025, at Kunstlinie Almere, followed by a presentation at NDSM FUSE in Amsterdam. The exhibition's working title, 'No Time To Despair,' along with the biblical reference Romans 8:24-25, frames its central theme: finding hope for a future that is not yet visible. It specifically aims to engage a broad and diverse young audience by showcasing contemporary art exclusively created by artists under the age of thirty.
The curatorial team—Caithlin Chong, Mees Elias van Zanten, and Thierno Deme—are developing this exhibition, which is a production involving Kunstlinie Almere, Bijbels Museum, and NDSM FUSE. The exhibition seeks to address the question of where young people find hope in contemporary times, presenting a hopeful vision for the future through the lens of emerging artistic talent.
Admission and ticket notes
The exhibition 'RE:FWD' is a production by Kunstlinie Almere, Bijbels Museum, and NDSM FUSE, with presentations in Almere and Amsterdam. Further details regarding ticketing and specific dates for the NDSM FUSE presentation are not provided on this page.
RE:FWD (formerly No Time To Despair) key exhibition facts
Review exhibition status, schedule, venue context, and attribution details for RE:FWD (formerly No Time To Despair) at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam
Venue
Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen)
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Feb 7, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Caithlin Chong, Mees Elias van Zanten, and Thierno Deme are the curators for this exhibition, which will feature contemporary art by artists under thirty.
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