𝕆𝕦𝕣 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕛𝕖𝕔𝕥𝕤
Besides being a studio, 𝔸𝕣𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕡𝕖𝕝 is a growth and meeting place, an inclusive learning space that builds bridges towards neighbourhood and city through participatory projects, and experiments with politically inclusive models of collaboration.
𝔸𝕣𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕡𝕖𝕝 is an engine for arts & culture in the emerging neighbourhood and aims to settle there permanently.
𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕚 𝕄𝕦𝕤𝕖𝕦𝕞
On Den Dam, where the city is transforming and new plans for the future are being born, the Mini Museum takes you on a journey through the past, present and future of this special neighbourhood. Here, in De Groene Poort, water will once again take centre stage: ‘t Schijn will be uncovered in the ring park, and in the Lobroekdok we will once again be able to swim, just as the boatmen once did.
Water as a binding agent, as a reminder, and as a promise for the future.
‘In den tijd staken we paling met ‘t forket (before, we used to catch eel with a fork - old way of catching eel),’ says Bob, a Damwijker who proudly shares his story. The memories of the hard work of boatmen, butchers and dockers are deeply rooted in the streets of this district.
In the Mini Museum, you will discover these stories through photographs, art and a digital time capsule, as well as through animations that interweave the rich history of Den Dam with the future vision
of De Groene Poort.
Vernissage and opening festival:
22 March - Soggy Mess - a festive opening on World Water Day!
Come discover the stories for yourself and join us in celebrating the start of a special exhibition.
The exhibition "Den Dam en “t Water” can be visited on the first and last Sunday of the month,
from 14:00 to 17:00 and during the Antwerp Art weekend
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First Sunday: 6 April, 4 May, 1 June
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Last Sunday: 30 March, 27 April, 25 May
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AAW: 29, 30, 31 May
Where?
In a converted kamion trailer on Lange Lobroekstraat, near the future Pieter Densplein.
Come and muse in the meanders of the Dam district's past and discover the plans for the green
future, meet the Dammeneires.
Join us in dreaming of a future where water once again determines the rhythm of daily life.
Practical info;
Don't miss the Damstories audio tour and be guided through the streets of Den Dam with
stories that come to life. Do you have a story to share? Or would you like to book a private session?
Send an email to damstories2060@gmail.com.
Initiative of Rooftoptiger vzw
in cooperation with the local artists' workplace Archipel on the Lobroekdok.
With the support of: Climate Fund, City of Antwerp, Flemish Community, District Antwerp,
Lantis and Triple Living.
Credits:
Curator: Yentl Demunter, local boatman's daughter and artist in Archipel.
Soundediting: Yann Geaudeuille.
During these 3 months, we will work on a participatory artwork, which will grow each each week
and will be delivered at the finissage on 8 June.
Design art commission MeerMin: Dries Willems.
Execution: Dries Willems, Bram Rombouts in collaboration with Simon Ogiers and
the primary school children of Dam Square
𝔸𝕟𝕥𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕡 𝔸𝕣𝕥 𝕎𝕖𝕖𝕜𝕖𝕟𝕕 𝟚𝟘𝟚𝟝
RENDEZ-VOUS
At the former industrial Engie site on Lobroekdok, 47 artists and studio owners present their work in duos or collectives.
Interdisciplinary collaborations create a rich dialogue that enhances the diversity of these artists.
Rendez-vous is a kaleidoscope of ideas, techniques and perspectives that complement and challenge each other. It is an experiment in collaboration, with artists interacting with each other and searching for a common narrative or contrast.
This exhibition invites visitors not only to experience the artworks, but also to discover the symbiosis, interactions and relationships between them. Rendez-vous is an encounter, a moment of connection - between the artists themselves and between the artists and their audience.
More than an exhibition, Rendez-vous is a meeting place: a space for discovery, dialogue and forging new connections.
With the support of Antwerp District and city of Antwerp
