YOAK x Rafik Opti
YOAK x Rafik Opti
When We Become Black Joy is a visual archive and poetic reflection by Opti. Through a constellation of films, photographs, and text-based works, the exhibition traces Black life as both a site of resistance and a living ritual. Moving through gestures of protest, intimacy, and everyday life, Opti illuminates the quiet power of presence and the political urgency of Black Joy.
Positioning the act of archiving as a form of refusal. Refusal to be erased, misrepresented, or spoken for, Opti reclaims space for narratives often (un)portrayed in the media. When We Become Black Joy invites viewers to witness the depth and multiplicity of Black existence. It is both an ode to presence and a celebration of the communities whose stories reimagine a collective and liberated future.
Open Space Contemporary Art Museum
OSCAM, Open Space Contemporary Art Museum, is the museum for art, fashion, design, craftsmanship and development in Amsterdam. OSCAM makes room for makers and visitors to be part of a creative community in which we jointly own the story of Amsterdam Southeast and the Netherlands.
Open Space Contemporary Art Museum
OSCAM, Open Space Contemporary Art Museum, is the museum for art, fashion, design, craftsmanship and development in Amsterdam. OSCAM makes room for makers and visitors to be part of a creative community in which we jointly own the story of Amsterdam Southeast and the Netherlands.
Festival FAQ
ADE Festival tickets will be sold via the festival event organizers individually. Therefore, we advise you to keep an eye on their own website/socials.
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Not to worry! Make sure to contact the event (or their ticketing provider) you are visiting as soon as possible with as many details about your order; name, email address, amount of tickets, etc. Once they've recovered your order, the tickets can be resent to your email.
Need help to find your event's contact details? Message us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help.
Most festival events have an age limit of 18+ (and sometimes even 21+ or 23+). These are Dutch governmental rules which state that below the age of 18 you are not allowed to enter a club.
Please double-check the promoter's or venue's website to be sure you can access the event!
Yes, the ADE Pro Pass grants you access to all ADE official festival events.
Be aware though that there are over 1,200 events during ADE that you can enter with the Pro Pass wristband and that ADE cannot guarantee access. There is a limited capacity that each venue can take into account for Pro Pass holders. This means for some of the more crowded events you have to arrive early. Once capacity is reached, we will go over in a full-for-now policy. The festival event organizer will decide when and if more people are allowed to go in.
The ADE Pro Pass is the perfect fit if you are planning on enjoying the combination of day and night events. If you want guaranteed access to a particular festival event, we advise you to get a single festival ticket instead.
We dance together, so please be mindful of yourself and each other. We expect an open attitude from our visitors towards other guests, regardless of their origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion and age. If you see or experience any unwanted attention, harassment or behavior of any kind that makes you uncomfortable, please speak out and notify staff.
Please keep in mind: we love being your annual host, therefore, we would like to ask you to enjoy yourself responsibly.
ADE is proud partner of the Celebrate Safe campaign.
Check out Unity's tips to Celebrate Safe during ADE:
♥ I love my ears
♥ Using alcohol or other drugs is never without risks
♥ Know your limits and respect those of others
♥ Enjoy safe sex without regrets
♥ Love your body
♥ Get home safe
♥ Take care of each other
♥ The crew is there to keep you safe
Have fun and Celebrate Safe!