Eva. Hate Me, Love Me | Eva Meylink
Eva. Hate Me, Love Me | Eva Meylink
In April 2019, photographer Eva Meylink met 16-year-old Eva from Rotterdam while capturing portraits of a group of 'gabbers'. Eva immediately stood out due to her boldness and vulnerability. This encounter led to a frequent collaboration, with Meylink often photographing Eva at her home in the Rotterdam neighborhood of Schiebroek.
During these sessions, Meylink discovered a young woman who spoke her mind and, despite her struggles, was determined to find her path in life. Eva left school early because she felt like a number in an impersonal system. When Meylink asked why Eva allowed her such intimate access to her personal life, Eva replied, "Because I trust you and because you see me."
Eva wants to be seen, and Meylink is determined to tell her story.
The exhibition is free to access, every day from hr11:00 to 23:00.
This exhibition not only presents Eva's life but also ties into the broader context of gabber culture through the showGabbers Waren Weat DeLaMar theater. Gabbers Waren We is an immersive experience combining elements of a classic play, a dance performance, and a gabber rave.
Melkweg Expo is an exhibition space for contemporary photography and a platform for young artists. It is part of Melkweg Amsterdam.
Melkweg stands for pop culture in the broadest sense of the word. Hundreds of concerts, club nights, (music) films, theatre performances, exhibitions and multidisciplinary events attract thousands of visitors annually. Melkweg is located in the only remaining factory building on the Amsterdam canal belt: a former sugar and, later, milk factory. The historic building hosts two concert halls, a cinema, a multidisciplinary hall and an exhibition space.
Melkweg Expo is an exhibition space for contemporary photography and a platform for young artists. It is part of Melkweg Amsterdam.
Melkweg stands for pop culture in the broadest sense of the word. Hundreds of concerts, club nights, (music) films, theatre performances, exhibitions and multidisciplinary events attract thousands of visitors annually. Melkweg is located in the only remaining factory building on the Amsterdam canal belt: a former sugar and, later, milk factory. The historic building hosts two concert halls, a cinema, a multidisciplinary hall and an exhibition space.
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