Universal Tongue | Anouk Kruithof
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Universal Tongue | Anouk Kruithof
DNB presents: Universal Tongue by Anouk Kruithof at De Nieuwe Schatkamer – a powerful video installation recently acquired for the DNB art collection.
Exhibition
In this mesmerizing work, Kruithof explores the evolution of dance across decades and continents, revealing how global media culture and online platforms have shaped and spread movement as a universal form of expression. Universal Tongue celebrates the richness of cultural diversity and challenges the boundaries of geography, identity, and tradition.
During ADE, the exhibition will be open every weekday, for free, from 09:00 to 17:00 (closed on Saturday and Sunday).
Dialogue Session - October 23, Afternoon
Join us for an engaging conversation at De Nieuwe Schatkamer, where we’ll dive deeper into the themes of Universal Tongue. This dialogue will explore how dance transcends borders and celebrates our shared humanity, diverse histories, and individual uniqueness.
Evening Screening - October 23, Night
As night falls, we shift gears with a screening of a thought-provoking documentary presented as part of the Fraud Film Festival. As an added treat, De Stadstuin showcasing Anouk Kruithof’s work will be open to visitors in the evening.
De Nieuwe Schatkamer
De Nederlandsche Bank’s main building has been fully renovated. There used to be large vaults full of gold and banknotes on the lower floors. The money and gold have been moved, and now this space is open to the public. You are welcome to visit the exhibitions and learn more about the world of money, gold and the economy. You can also attend an event. Check out the activities on offer. Or go online to delve into the money and art collections of De Nederlandsche Bank.
De Nieuwe Schatkamer
De Nederlandsche Bank’s main building has been fully renovated. There used to be large vaults full of gold and banknotes on the lower floors. The money and gold have been moved, and now this space is open to the public. You are welcome to visit the exhibitions and learn more about the world of money, gold and the economy. You can also attend an event. Check out the activities on offer. Or go online to delve into the money and art collections of De Nederlandsche Bank.
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