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The 19th century critic and painter John Ruskin believed mountains to be the beginning and the end of all natural scenery. For long, mountains have been regarded as awe-inspiring yet hostile places; sites that are simultaneously feared, respected and worshiped. As such, they took a special place in our art history during the Romantic period, with many artists endeavoring to capture its magnificen...   [more]

Film program curated by Leanne Wijnsma & Simone Niquille: Martha Rosler, If It's Too Bad to Be True, It Could Be DISINFORMATION (1985, 16 min) and Double Take by Johan Grimonprez (2009, 80 min). Filmprogramma ontwikkeld door Leanne Wijnsma & Simone NiquilleMartha Rosler, If It’s Too Bad to Be True, It Could Be DISINFORMATION, 1985, 16 minutesDouble Take, Johan Grimonprez, 2009, 80 minToegang: Reg...   [more]

During the afternoon, the book Alain Badiou, Inesthetiek: philosophy, art, politics ( Octavo publications ) are presented, which was compiled by Joost de Bloois and Severity of heaven. This book is a thorough introduction to the work of Badiou commandments, and Badiou's philosophy of art used to explore the Dutch situation. The presentation will take place through an introduction, and two speeches o...   [more]