Archiving the Night: Expo
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Archiving the Night: Expo
Presented as part of the Amsterdam Museum's 100th anniversary, with the support of ADE Arts & Culture and Podiumkunst.net
For decades, Amsterdam's club culture has been a breeding ground for art, music, and social movements. From the legendary venues of the 1980s to today's nightlife scene, these are stories that have shaped the city. Yet this heritage is largely absent from official archives and collections. How do we ensure that the history of Amsterdam's nightlife is preserved, and for whom?
Two art installations by MRLYN and State OFF form an archive for night and club culture in their own way. The exhibition explores what it means to collect club culture: which objects, stories, and experiences deserve a place in archives and collections? Who are the custodians of this heritage, and what role can a city museum play in that? And how do you give a culture that is inherently fleeting, physical, and nocturnal a lasting place in the light of day? With contributions from people from the club scene as well as heritage professionals, we explore together the possibilities and limits of collecting the night.
Free entry.
Join the free opening event on ADE Friday. After the opening, the exhibition will stay open during the ADE weekend of 24 and 25 October.
Amsterdam in Motion
Amsterdam in Motion – curated by Amsterdam Museum, connects Amsterdam residents and visitors with complex city history, current challenges, and future scenarios. We do this through an immersive, interactive experience. This encourages participation, awareness, and dialogue around Amsterdam's development.
Amsterdam in Motion
Amsterdam in Motion – curated by Amsterdam Museum, connects Amsterdam residents and visitors with complex city history, current challenges, and future scenarios. We do this through an immersive, interactive experience. This encourages participation, awareness, and dialogue around Amsterdam's development.
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