RE:FWD: A Reply to the Present – Art, Future Visions, and Communication
Discover how 21 artists share hopeful perspectives for tomorrow through unique visual art, sound, and movement.
The 'RE:FWD' exhibition showcases 21 contemporary artists presenting their visions for the future using diverse mediums like visuals, sound, and movement. It explores the profound concept of art as a 'mother tongue,' a unique form of expression conveying stories and fostering connection. Visitors are invited to reconsider their understanding of communication and how we collectively imagine our future world.
About RE:FWD - A reply to the present, a forward to us all. at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam
Read curatorial context and practical visitor information for RE:FWD - A reply to the present, a forward to us all. at Bijbels Museum (Cromhouthuizen) in Amsterdam
Exhibition summary
Experience 'RE:FWD,' an exhibition featuring 21 artists who share hopeful visions for the future through art, sound, and movement. This exhibition explores how art communicates in its own 'mother tongue,' challenging perspectives on language, communication, and future imagination.
Curatorial context
The exhibition 'RE:FWD - A reply to the present, a forward to us all.' showcases the work of 21 artists who present their hopeful visions for the future, utilizing mediums such as visuals, sound, and movement. This exhibition delves into the concept of 'your mother tongue' as it applies to art, positioning creative expression as a unique form of language capable of conveying stories, emotions, and fostering connection. The participating artists challenge viewers to reconsider their understanding of language, communication, and how we imagine the future.
'RE:FWD' is a coproduction involving the Bijbels Museum, Kunstlinie, and NDSM FUSE. The exhibition is curated by Mees Elias van Zanten, Thierno Deme, and Caithlin Courtney Chong. During the Boekenweek 2025, on Sunday, March 23rd, visitors can gain free entry to the exhibition at Kunstlinie by presenting the Boekenweekgeschenk 'De krater.' The venue will be open from 10:00 to 17:00 on this day.
Admission and ticket notes
Free entry is available on Sunday, March 23rd, during Boekenweek, for visitors who have the Boekenweekgeschenk 'De krater.' Reservations are required via kunstlinie.nl/refwd. Visitors with a Museumkaart can bring a guest for free when presenting their Boekenweekgeschenk. Kunstlinie is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on this day.
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
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Mar 23, 2025 – Mar 23, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Mees Elias van Zanten, Thierno Deme, and Caithlin Courtney Chong, the exhibition features 21 artists sharing their visions.
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