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Discover The World After: Conversation Pieces Exhibition – Short Films by Artists at Oude Kerk

Experience contemporary art installations responding to the Covid-19 crisis within the historic Oude Kerk.

The Oude Kerk presents 'The World After: Conversation Pieces', an exhibition featuring short films by 16 artists. This unique project emerged from an online initiative responding to the Covid-19 crisis, capturing the blend of insecurity and optimism from 2020. These video works are installed throughout the historic church, fostering an ongoing dialogue between the artists, Oude Kerk, and society.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition presents short films by 16 artists responding to questions raised by the Covid-19 crisis, capturing the insecurity and optimism of the lockdown period. Installed throughout the Oude Kerk, these works form elements of an ongoing conversation, complemented by a public programme of events.

Curatorial context

Oude Kerk presents 'The World After: Conversation Pieces', an exhibition featuring short films by 16 artists that emerged from an online project initially conceived in response to the Covid-19 crisis. The contributions, characterized by a blend of insecurity and optimism, paint a picture of the unusual spring of 2020. Installed throughout the Oude Kerk from September 2020, these videos are not presented as traditional artworks but as integral parts of an enduring dialogue between the Oude Kerk, the artists, and society. This context-specific project, initiated in collaboration with Mister Motley, responded to a global social situation rather than the building's physical context. The exhibition also serves as a platform for an extensive public programme including performances, screenings, artist talks, concerts, and debate evenings, furthering its aim to foster inclusive engagement with the historic space.

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Tickets can be booked in advance for this exhibition. Visitors are encouraged to 'Book now' via the provided link, which directs to the Oude Kerk ticketing platform.

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Venue
Oude Kerk
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Sep 19, 2020 – Feb 28, 2021
Artist line / attribution
Participating artists include Aimée Zito Lema, Children of the Light, Geo Wyeth, David Helbich, Germaine Kruip, Hans van Houwelingen, Iswanto Hartono, Marc Mulders, Marinus Boezem, Madelon Hooykaas, PolakVanBekkum, Ruchama Noorda, Sarah van Sonsbeeck, Smári Róbertsson, Stéphanie Saadé, and Yair Callender.
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