What is an Institute for NightCulture?
What is an Institute for NightCulture?
The Institute for Night Culture (INC) is on its way: a new type of cultural institution in Amsterdam, solely focused on night culture, and a unique case in the world.
The mission of this new institute is to present, produce and document progressive night culture. It will be a place for artistic production at the intersection of nightlife and contemporary art. The launch of the institute is organized in collaboration with the Stedelijk, museum for modern and contemporary arts and culture and known for identifying emerging artists and new initiatives.
While construction has started on its future building, designed by architecture office XML and nested in a 17th century courtyard in the heart of Amsterdam, the symposium intends to be a catalyst for building its program. As an institution solely dedicated to night culture does not exist anywhere in the world, now there is a rare chance to invent it together.
Nightlife protagonists from Amsterdam, Europe and beyond were asked the same question: What is an Institute for NightCulture? Their answers are collected in a kaleidoscopic book that will be presented during this symposium at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Together, this polyphony of answers situates the foundational framework for the future Institute for NightCulture. Anyone with a taste for free spirit, contemporary art and club culture is very welcome to join and share their thoughts.
Together, this polyphony of answers situates the foundational framework for the future Institute for NightCulture. Anyone with a taste for free spirit, contemporary art and club culture is very welcome to join and share their thoughts.
Attendees will have a chance to vist for free the new exhibition Unravel (★★★★★ - Volkskrant) and Nora Turato at the Stedelijk Museum, including a return ticket for a second visit after the ADE.
Programme
Please note: for those who have purchased a ticket, the last opportunity to enter is at 3:15 PM.
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM - Walk-in with coffee and tea
1:15 PM - 1:40 PM - On the intersection of contemporary art and nightlife by Charl Landvreugd, Head of research and curatorial practice Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
1:40 PM -2:15 PM - Night Fever. Designing Club Culture - 1960 - Today by Catharine Rossi
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM - Short presentations from contributors to the book: Salvador Breed, Jeremy Herkul, Sophie Kemperman, Bonne Reijn, Eva Ventura
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Break - expo visit Unravel and Nora Turato
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM - Introduction INC Foundation by Boye ‘t Lam and Future building by XML / David Mulder van der Vegt
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - What is an Insitutute for Night Culture?-panel with Touria Meliani (alderman Amsterdam), Jordi Ariza Alllego (SEXYLAND), Sharon Amritpersad (The NEW Amsterdam), Sven Bijma (Club RAUM), Manique Hendricks (curator Frans Hals Museum) and Moktar Nabil (Kanaal40).
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Drinks
The symposium is hosted by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and INC Foundation.
The Institute for NightCulture is an initiative of the INC Foundation and is supported by the City of Amsterdam. The project is developed by Michiel Kleiss, who has a long history in nightlife as a DJ and former director of RoXY; Paradiso and Lowlands Festival.
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is the place where everyone can discover and experience modern and contemporary visual art and design. Read more about the various components here.
The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is the place where everyone can discover and experience modern and contemporary visual art and design. Read more about the various components here.
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