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Until January 23, 2025 AT Central Space
#43 (Where and for Whom?) Listening to the Absences
Manifestation #43
Central Space

The fifth group show in Buro Stedelijk's Central Space with Simomo Bouj, Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi and Martin Toloku

#56 Repainting Subway Art
Manifestation #58
Central Space
Free Tickets

A book launch of 'Repainting Subway Art' by Tripl a.k.a. Furious, with a talk by Martha Cooper, Terror161 a.k.a. Json, moderated by Dr. Edward Birzin

#76 Cosmic Entanglements
Manifestation #76
Central Space

Join us for a film evening linked to 'Goddess Change', the monthly speculative fiction reading group initiated by artists Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz, with works by Patricia Dominguez and by Black Quantum Futurism.

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Studio Space

Monthly 'Reading Group Goddess Change' hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz – Paulus Potterstraat 13, Amsterdam
Central Space

Manifestation #43: (Where and for Whom?) Listening to the Absences Manifestation #43, a groupshow with Simomo Bouj, Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi and Martin Toloku
Central Space

Manifestation #49: SISTAAZ OF THE CASTLE, a screening of 'Sistaaz of the Castle' hosted by Duran Lantink and Jan Hoek.
Central Space

Manifestation #56: Repainting Subway Art, a book launch of 'Repainting Subway Art' by Tripl a.k.a. Furious, with a talk by Martha Cooper, Terror161 a.k.a. Json, and moderated by Dr. Edward Birzin

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Buro Stedelijk is a hybrid art space that celebrates community and encourages experiment and boundary-pushing art. As a decentralized observatory, it is attentive to community needs and promotes artistic expression.
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Mina Rwina DIR (2024)

by Simomo Bouj

textile, plastic, existing artworks and artisanal works

Want to know more about a piece of the installation? Take a picture and contact Simomo Bouj directly:
+316 27 22 26 42
List of artworks and artists:

Created with
Sacha Zwiers (set design)
Tacenda (artist assistant)
Martijn Maiwald & Joost Halbertsma (technicians)

Assisted by
Amy Pratt & Justine Karamira
Initiated by Simomo Bouj

MINA RWINA DIR is a unique iteration crafted specifically for Buro Stedelijk. After three years of collaboration with diverse venues and organizations, MINA RWINA has encountered challenges next to its many beautiful opportunities during its interactions with traditional venues and the public. While feeling a bit drained, this project has sparked a transformative journey for many participating artists. The friction of creating a space that encourages public engagement and adaptability in the Netherlands has proven to be challenging and enlightening.

Embracing a belief in finding connection through difference, Simomo Bouj has developed an upgraded secure version called MINA RWINA DIR. By tapping into their nurturing side, Simomo showcases a protective strategy without sacrificing the flexibility, right of opacity, and beauty that define this project.

“The question at hand is how can I engage with an entitled audience or venue without compromising our own values? And how do we create longevity?”

Approaching the next steps is much like a parent dealing with children who “don’t know better”. Simomo aims to protect their cherished values while letting go of certain controls. Just as parents learn to accept their children’s Unworldliness while safeguarding their beloved furniture. By using couche armour, Parents find a mental release, The fragileness can keep existing in this environment. Simomo’s desire is to continue participating in the art field without compromising.

So Let us just Plasticize this entire BISH!!

Mina Rwina DIR (2024)

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Collaborator

Niovi Zarampouka-Chatzimanou

#10

Manifestation

August 3, 2023
14:00 – 16:00
Studio Space

#10 Beauty Basics for Queer People

Trans-inclusive makeup workshop by Timothy Paul. Join Caribbean Queer Salon for this live make-up tutorial.

#26

Manifestation

May 23, 2024
Until July 18, 2024
Central Space

#26: Script 1: Whispers (Tell The Waters What The Clay Kept Secret II), by Ola Hassanain

Artist and architect Ola Hassanain intertwines family history with the materiality and temporality of water and clay. For this manifestation, Hassanain shares her ongoing visual research into the spatial implications of catastrophes. In this provocation the artist zooms in on an intimate ‘site of catastrophe’: her grandmother’s house.

Collaborator

Mati Diop

Collaborator

Lorraine Hellwig

Collaborator

Marcel van den Berg

Collaborator

Donghwan Kam

#17

Manifestation

September 14, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#12 Rehearsing (the Care for) Decay

Mirre Yayla Séur performs 'Rehearsing (the Care for) Decay' on September 14 at our Central space. A live performance as part of her ongoing process during Manifestation #8: To Be Determined.

Collaborator

Naema Abdi

Collaborator

Q

Mina Rwina DIR (2024)

by Simomo Bouj

Collaborator

Fiep van Bodegom

#1

Manifestation

April 14, 2023
11:00 – 17:00
Until April 15, 2023
Off-site Local

#1 Listening Sessions

Buro Stedelijk’s manifestation #1 Listening Sessions, is an engaging and thought-provoking two-day event on April 14 and 15.

Collaborator

Anna Arov

Respect for the forest

Fragments of conversations in Saamaka tongo Recordings: January - March 2023 in Pikin Slee (SR) Marjet Zwaans, Edje Doekoe, at Buro Stedelijk Amsterdam (NL) Transcribed and translated with Vinije Haabo

Klof, village of spirits (2020 – ongoing)

by Kevin Osepa

Collaborator

Ksenia Perek

Collaborator

Pırıltı Onukar

Collaborator

Rubiah Balsem

Collaborator

Stephanie Schuitemaker

Collaborator

Stephen Tayo

Collaborator

Marjolijn van Heemstra

location

Central Space

Daily via Museumplein 10, 10:00 - 18:00 / Evening manifestations via Paulus Potterstraat 13, 18:30 - 20:30

Collaborator

Joram Kraaijveld

Collaborator

Martin Toloku

Collaborator

Anna Hoetjes

#57

Manifestation

August 22, 2024
17:00
Off-site Local

#57 New Suns – in conversation with Gilleam Trapenberg

After more than two months, Gilleam Trapenberg’s manifestation: ‘New Suns’ on the windows of Kunsttraject for Keti Koti Westerpark, is coming to an end. On Thursday 22 August at 17:00, we host a conversation with the artist at the Buurtwerkplaats, Cliffordstraat 36 in Amsterdam. Afterwards, you can walk the route through the neighbourhood and have a drink.

Collaborator

Black Quantum Futurism

Collaborator

Oded Rimon

Lorraine Hellwig: Process during Manifestation #39 To Be Determined

This summer, Kenneth Aidoo, Lorraine Hellwig and Nazif Lopulissa relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Collaborator

Kenneth Aidoo

Collaborator

Nina666

#21

Manifestation

November 30, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#21 Opening – Manifestation #16 Descent into Fungal

with an inaugural performance by Queer Choir Amsterdam

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Buro Stedelijk is a place to discover Amsterdam’s dynamic and forward-thinking art scene. 

Collaborator

Sedrig Verwoert

Collaborator

Niels Staats

Collaborator

1.06 Music Library

Collaborator

Ahmad Mallah

Collaborator

Shigeo Arikawa

Collaborator

Andrea Voets

Collaborator

loopey

Collaborator

Artist Collective Totomboti

Collaborator

Irina Djojoatmodjo

Collaborator

Berber Meindertsma

Collaborator

Emily Shin-Jie Lee

Collaborator

Geert Vlieger

Collaborator

Basir Mahmood

Sacred Wounds (2024)

by Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi [aka crazinisT artisT]

Collaborator

Atelier Code Noir

#17

Manifestation

July 2, 2024
Online

#17 Rehearsing institutional de-scripting: A machine for manifestations

by Setareh Noorani

Collaborator

Fanta Sylla

Collaborator

bk owusu

#49

Manifestation

December 5, 2024
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#49 SISTAAZ OF THE CASTLE

Join us for a screening of the film 'Sistaaz of the Castle', hosted by Duran Lantink and Jan Hoek.

#35

Manifestation

November 15, 2023
19:00 – 21:30
Off-site Local

#35 Zonder Gelijkheid, Geen Vrede

Collaborator

Alanna Archibald

#8

Manifestation

August 14, 2023
Until October 15, 2023
Central Space

#8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

#31

Manifestation

January 11, 2024
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#31 Hosting Darkness

hosted by Berber Meindertsma and Stephanie Schuitemaker

Collaborator

Tripl

Collaborator

Kanitha Tith

Collaborator

Nuria Bofarull

#15

Manifestation

November 4, 2023
19:00 – 02:00
Central Space

#15 Cosmism

During Museumnacht, we present a selection of films by John Akomfrah, Saodat Ismailova, and Viktor Vasylenko in the Buro Stedelijk Central Space. The program explores cosmic musical forms and the (philosophical) potential of space, science fiction, immortality and infinity.

Collaborator

Nat Muller

Collaborator

Uno Fujisawa

Collaborator

Manon Lutanie

Collaborator

MINA RWINA

##60

Manifestation

September 28, 2024
14:30 – 17:30
Studio Space

#60 Reading Group: Goddess Change

Reading Group with Ilga Minjon, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space

Collaborator

Jelmer Wijnstroom

#26: Video introduction by Artist

Manifestation #26: Script 1: Whispers (Tell The Waters What The Clay Kept Secret II), by Ola Hassanain

Collaborator

Floor van Leeuwen

Collaborator

Vinger.nl

Collaborator

Bubble Shooters Network

#37

Manifestation

June 2, 2024
Until July 2, 2024
Off-site Local

#37 Keti Koti Westerpark

For the second edition of Keti Koti Westerpark, we welcome you in the installation by Kevin Osepa at 'het Meterhuisje' in Westerpark, Amsterdam.

#18

Manifestation

November 1, 2023
Central Space

#18 Kunstenaar op zaal

Collaborator

Christelle Oyiri

Collaborator

Ana Bravo Pérez

Collaborator

Setareh Noorani

Collaborator

UNSEEN

Collaborator

YUME YUME

Collaborator

Lydienne Albertoe

#59

Manifestation

June 1, 2024
24/7
Until September 22, 2024
Off-site Local

#59 Keti Koti Westerpark x Kunsttraject

Come see the series New Suns by Gilleam Trapenberg on the windows of Kunsttraject in the Staatsliedenbuurt.

About

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Please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Collaborator

Kaiden Ford

Collaborator

Martijn van Nieuwenhuyzen

Collaborator

Andrea Amponsah

Collaborator

Joël Andrianomearisoa

Collaborator

Rice, Peas, Roots and Culture

location

Off-site Local

Collaborator

Michael Ekow & May

Collaborator

Kevin Osepa

#43

Manifestation

November 28, 2024
Until January 23, 2025
Central Space

#43 (Where and for Whom?) Listening to the Absences

The fifth group show in Buro Stedelijk's Central Space with Simomo Bouj, Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi and Martin Toloku

#9

Manifestation

June 30, 2023
17:00 – 18:00
Off-site Local

#9 In conversation with Frank Creton

Join us Friday for a Q&A with artist Frank Creton at Meterhuisje

Mirre Yayla Séur: Process during Manifestation #8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

#40

Manifestation

September 19, 2024
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#40 NEO NEO DADA – Act I, II and III

Lorraine Hellwig performs 'NEO NEO DADA – Act I, II and III' on September 19 at Buro Stedelijk's Central space. A multi-media performance as part of her ongoing process during 'Manifestation #39: To Be Determined'.

Collaborator

Mirelle van Tulder

Collaborator

W139

Collaborator

Yeshua Tjie-A-Loi

#41

Manifestation

October 3, 2024
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#41 Strange Soil

Nazif Lopulissa presents 'Strange Soil' on October 3 at Buro Stedelijk's Central Space. A curated programme as part of his ongoing process during 'Manifestation #39: To Be Determined'.

Collaborator

Quinsy Gario

#4

Manifestation

June 4, 2023
16:00
Until July 2, 2023
Off-site Local

#4 Keti Koti Westerpark X Buro Stedelijk

with Atelier Code Noir and Frank Creton

Collaborator

Simomo Bouj

KETI KOTI X ROOTS TO FRUITS

Read and see more about the design process behind Manifestation #50: ROOTS TO FRUITS X KETI KOTI by Mirelle van Tulder

#61

Manifestation

October 26, 2024
14:30 – 17:30
Studio Space

#61 Reading Group: Goddess Change

Reading Group with Anna Arov, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space.

Collaborator

Duran Lantink

Collaborator

Drums of the Earth

Collaborator

Alina Lupu

#28

Manifestation

December 21, 2023
18:30 - 19:30
Central Space

#28 tremor (thunder)

On December 21 at the Central space, S*an D. Henry-Smith performs live as part of Manifestation #16: Descent into Fungal.

#47

Manifestation

May 25, 2024
15:30 – 17:30
Studio Space

#47 Reading Group: Goddess Change

Reading Group with Fiep van Bodegom, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space

Living Mycelium Dunes (2023)

by YUME YUME

Collaborator

Ilga Minjon

Before Distortion (2023 – ongoing)

by Don Yaw Kwaning / material experiments with plant-based raw materials and semi-finished products

Collaborator

Emily Pethick

61 FRAGMENTS OF DECAY FOR NEW DESIRES (2023)

by Joël Andrianomearisoa

Collaborator

Pauline Curnier Jardin

#2

Manifestation

May 25, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#2 Opening – Decay: An Ode to the Impermanent

with an inaugural performance by Sedrig Verwoert, Alanna Archibald, Phantom Wizard and Ranie Riberio

Collaborator

S*an D. Henry-Smith

#42

Manifestation

October 17, 2024
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#42 Tell It Like It Is

Join us for the finissage of 'Manifestation #39: To Be Determined', where we will say goodbye to not just three artists but also one immense mural by Kenneth Aidoo.

#44

Manifestation

November 28, 2024
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#44 Opening – #43: (Where and for Whom?) Listening to the Absences

The fifth group show in Buro Stedelijk's Central Space with Simomo Bouj, Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi and Martin Toloku, with a live performance by Simomo Bouj.

Collaborator

Patricia Domínguez

#16

Manifestation

November 30, 2023
Until January 25, 2024
Central Space

#16 Descent into Fungal

The third group show in the Central Space with Milena Anna Bouma, Don Yaw Kwaning, Andrey Shental and YUME YUME

Muck Studies Department Presents: Transmission from No Point of Return Bleep Blop Bloop (2021)

by Geo Wyex

#55

Manifestation

September 15, 2024
24/7
Until October 31, 2024
Studio Space

#55 In Motion, Tracing the Familiar

See the work of Stephen Tayo, BijlmAIR's artist in residence, on the windows of Buro Stedelijk’s Studio Space facing the Paulus Potterstraat. While inhabiting different places and spaces such as Paris, New York, Lagos and Amsterdam, Tayo continues his research into the essence of a city and the quest for the familiar.

Collaborator

Va-Bene Elikem Fiatsi [aka crazinisT artisT]

Collaborator

Kunsttraject

Collaborator

Frédérique Gagnon

#5

Manifestation

June 30, 2023
Until July 2, 2023
Studio Space

#5 Dia di Lucha pa Libertat

Every year on the 1st of July we commemorate slavery and celebrate the abolition of slavery: Keti Koti. Since we believe that Keti Koti should be a national holiday, we are closed on the 1st of July. We asked Lydiënne Albertoe to design a graphic work for this particular occasion. The work is placed on the door of our Central Space and the windows of the Studio Space.

Collaborator

Renzo Martens

Collaborator

Yvette Mutumba

Collaborator

Jan Hoek

Collaborator

SistaazHood

Collaborator

Azu Nwagbogu

#67

Manifestation

November 2, 2024
Online

#67 FLIGHT

An accompanying essay to 'Manifestation #58: The Black Film Critic Syllabus', by Fanta Sylla

Dormancy Trail
(2023)

by Milena Anna Bouma

Kevin Osepa: Process during Manifestation #8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

#50

Manifestation

June 2, 2024
24/7
Until July 2, 2024
Studio Space

#50: KETI KOTI X ROOTS TO FRUITS

Every year on the 1st of July, we commemorate slavery and celebrate the abolition of slavery: Keti Koti. In the month prior to this day, we show new work by artist and graphic designer Mirelle van Tulder on the windows of Buro Stedelijk’s Studio Space facing the Paulus Potterstraat.

Collaborator

kanaal40

Collaborator

Marjet Zwaans

Collaborator

LazerGazer

#19

Manifestation

October 12, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#19 Raw Heat, Black Sweat

Join us for a co-curated evening by Marcel van den Berg, a block party at the Central Space celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop Culture with KC, Loopey, Farida Sedoc, Jeff Croese and Shigeo Arikawa.

#62

Manifestation

November 30, 2024
14:30 – 17:30
Studio Space

#62 Reading Group Goddess Change

Reading Group with Pırıltı Onukar, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space.

Collaborator

Frank Creton

#46

Manifestation

April 20, 2024
15:30 – 17:30
Studio Space

#46 Reading Group: Goddess Change

Reading Group with Nat Muller, hosted by Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yılmaz in Buro Stedelijk's Studio Space

Collaborator

Marly Pierre-Louis

Collaborator

Gilleam Trapenberg

The Slope (2023)

by Ola Hassanain

Collaborator

Julianknxx

Collaborator

Lakisha Apostel

#51

Manifestation

May 2, 2024
19:30 – 21:30
Central Space

#51 Chorus in Flight

Metro54 and Buro Stedelijk are proud to present Julianknxx' one-night immersive performance, developed in collaboration with The Memoria Collective choir from Amsterdam and Rotterdam conducted by Elique Curiel.

Collaborator

Touchy Studios

Collaborator

Drankerij

Collaborator

Ernst van Deursen

#26: Audio introduction by Artist

Manifestation #26: Script 1: Whispers (Tell The Waters What The Clay Kept Secret II), by Ola Hassanain

Collaborator

Ranie Ribeiro

Era of TDC (2024)

by Martin Toloku

Collaborator

pIAR

Dia di lucha pa libertat

Design process behind #5 by Lydienne Albertoe

Collaborator

Joenoes Polnaija

Collaborator

SEXYLAND World

Collaborator

Robbie Schweiger

Hybrid Listening

an architectural intervention by Frédérique Albert-Bordenave

Collaborator

Queer Choir

#23

Manifestation

February 15, 2024
Until March 31, 2024
Central Space

#23 TRUTH

a video installation by Miles Greenberg, open daily from 10:00 – 18:00 with a Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam ticket

Collaborator

Timothy Aarons

Collaborator

Ruyzdael Publishing

location

Off-site Int’l

Collaborator

Andrey Shental

Collaborator

Guenn Ramon Gustina

#7

Manifestation

June 18, 2023
14:00
Off-site Local

#7 Breaking Bread

Cassave bread with Lelani Lewis

Collaborator

Hidde van Greuningen

Collaborator

Valerie Oluwatoyin Abeji

Collaborator

Antje de Wit

Collaborator

Adriana Knouf

#6

Manifestation

July 6, 2023
12:30 – 13:15 / 14:30 – 15:15
Central Space

#6 Live performance: Visitation, with NO Stars (2030)

Geo Wyex will perform 'Visitation, with NO Stars' twice on July 6 at the Central space. A live performance as part of his ongoing work 'Muck Studies Department Presents: Transmission from No Point of Return Bleep Blop Blop Bloop' (2021).

Collaborator

Narges Mohammadi

Memories of becoming (2022/2023)

by Narges Mohammadi

Collaborator

The Memoria Collective

#27

Manifestation

December 14, 2023
18:30 - 19:30
Central Space

#27 Circle Dance the Fungal

Join Özgür Atlagan, Donghwan Kam, and Kanitha Tith in making a collective Super 8 mm film around YUME YUME's Living Mycelium Dunes.

Collaborator

Hana Nina Hussein

Marcel van den Berg: Process during Manifestation #8 To Be Determined

This summer, Marcel van den Berg, Kevin Osepa and Mirre Yayla Séur relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Collaborator

Geo Wyex

#25

Manifestation

February 15, 2024
18:30 – 20:30
Central Space

#25 Opening – TRUTH

with a musical performance by Bnnyhunna and tunes by 1.06 Music Library

Collaborator

Simone Zeefuik

Collaborator

Viviane Tabach

Collaborator

Müge Yılmaz

Descent into the Fungal (2017)

by Andrey Shental

#11

Manifestation

September 28, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#11 Mal Ora

Join us for an evening co-curated by Kevin Osepa with performances by Travis A. G. Geertruida, Lakisha Apostel, Guenn Ramon Gustina and Yeshua Tjie-A-Loi.

#3

Manifestation

May 25, 2023
21:00 – 1:00
Until March 25, 2023
Off-site Local

#3 Afterparty – Decay: An Ode to the Impermanent at kanaal40

with 1.06 Music Library and Michael Ekow & May

#34

Manifestation

November 14, 2023
7:00 – 19:00
Until January 14, 2024
Studio Space

#34 What Can’t It Do?

See the work by Waèl Allouche in our Studio Space. He asked an early version of the current ChatGPT: “What is it a flag can’t do?” This question unexpectedly got answered in a very political way.

#29

Manifestation

December 28, 2023
18:30 - 20:30
Central Space

#29 Mixtape

Experience Manifestation #16: Descent into Fungal with sound by bk owusu

Collaborator

KC

#39

Manifestation

August 15, 2024
Until October 17, 2024
Central Space

#39 To Be Determined

This summer, Kenneth Aidoo, Lorraine Hellwig and Nazif Lopulissa relocate their studios to Buro Stedelijk and generously invite us into their creative process. Together we explore artistic interventions that challenge modes of ‘exhibiting’, interaction and museological practices.

Collaborator

Chandler Smith – HXSSY

Collaborator

Saodat Ismailova

Collaborator

Özgür Atlagan

Collaborator

Ngozi Onwurah

#36

Manifestation

May 23, 2024
19:30 – 21:30
Central Space

#36 Opening – #26: Script 1: Whispers (Tell the Waters What the Clay Kept Secret II)

with opening words by the artist and and a reflection by Quinsy Gario on Ola Hassanain's solo manifestation

Collaborator

Ammodo

Collaborator

Milena Anna Bouma

Collaborator

Ceder Rorije

location

Online

Grown head to toe outfit (2023)

by YUME YUME