RE:FWD is an exhibition co-produced by the Bijbels Museum and Kunstlinie, focusing on hope and a positive future. It showcases the vision of young curators and creators in imagining a more just and respectful society.
The exhibition RE:FWD, a co-production with Kunstlinie and NDSM FUSE, stems from a belief in the importance of focusing on hope and a hopeful future, especially in challenging times. The Bijbels Museum initiated this exhibition to provide a platform for young artists and creators to express their vision of a more respectful and just society. Three young curators, Thierno, Mees, and Caithlin, were given the opportunity to shape the exhibition, collaborating with young creators to visualize a hopeful, just society as a goal for the future. The exhibition emphasizes how artists, through their imagination and creativity, can inspire new ways of thinking and living, particularly for young people who are at the beginning of their lives.
This initiative is particularly relevant given the current global climate, where negative news often overshadows messages of hope. The museum aims to counter this by presenting a vision of a different, possible society where mutual respect and environmental consciousness are paramount. RE:FWD is presented as a dialogue between the museum's perspective and the innovative expressions of contemporary young artists, encouraging visitors to visualize and consider what a hopeful future might entail.