INSIDE BLACK

Artists: Leslie Browne, Angéle Etoundi Essamba, Joan Gannij, Sean Hannan, Sara Hermanides, Saskia Janssen, George Korsmit, Alexander Van Der Linden, Anthony Murrell, Eddy Posthuma De Boer, Robbert Ruigrok, Rob Sweere, Esther Tielemans. Curator: Leslie Browne


In this dynamic year of change and collective upheaval, Arti et Amicitiae will host INSIDE BLACK from September 5 till September 27

INSIDE BLACK, is a dynamic concept in which the depth and meaning of the color black is explored through art, science and culture. This project includes a book and an exhibition.
Black is loaded with associations throughout history referring to race, class, the human shadow side, the unknown and now Black holes. These subjects will be addressed INSIDE BLACK.
INSIDE BLACK the exhibition will investigate the meaning of black through painting, drawing, photography, a video-installation featuring New York spoken word poets, and more. We want to stimulate the viewers to see black in a new perspective.
Whether it be about race, the darkness of night, or the stranger in ourselves, blackness is the invitation to open our minds. We are striving to contradict the negative connotations which we have been conditioned to believe about ‘what is black’ in Western society.
INSIDE BLACK explores and celebrates the many sides of black from what we thought we knew to the spirit of who we really are.
The book INSIDE BLACK contains 33 chapters written by artists, poets, and visionaries from the Netherlands, Belgium and the USA, to give their take on what black means to them, personally and professionally. During the opening American Book Center will be selling the book INSIDE BLACK. Also available at ABC Books, Spui 12 or online www.abc.nl

OPENING INSIDE BLACK on
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 18-20H

Timeframe 1: 18-20h
Timeframe 2: 20-22h
Mail arti@arti.nl for your RSVP

Opening musical performance by Denise Jannah, vocals, Atzko Kohashi, piano and
Tony Overwater, bass
and Opening Dance Performance ODE
Concept/choreography: Monique Duurvoort
Dancers: Yailah Vroom & Monique Duurvoort

Based on her chapter in the book, Monique presents Ode
as a reflection on the position of her mixed heritage back- round in relation to her life in professional dance, and the frictions and connections this continues to produce.

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Exhibition
September 5 – 27
Opening hours Tue – Sun 12-18h
Entrance: € 3,-
Arti et Amicitiae
Rokin 112
1012 LB Amsterdam
020 624 5134