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Ahmad Mallah

“Starting from my own skin and going through different technics, I immersed myself in a long journey in search of my identity as a Palestinian artist who was born and raised in Syria before the war once again forced me to flee on another asylum journey, until I arrived in the Netherlands in 2014. My art is an exploration of the body, war, diaspora, identity, gender and belonging. Through my interdisciplinary art practice, I represent my personal experiences as being stateless for a long time. I do not belong to a specific place and time; for me belonging is a dilemma of our existence, a state of emotional and intellectual flux between our human desires for safety and freedom. This flux formulates our contemporary identity and deeply influences our humane fate.” 

Mallah’s work has travelled among plenty of groups and solo art exhibitions at the Chassé Theater in Breda, at Electron in Breda, SDL ART Gallery in De Kromhouthal in Amsterdam, ALL INN Gallery in Het Hem in Zaandam, Landhuis Oud Amelisweerd, exbunker solo exhibition in Utrecht in November 2021, Art Nordic 2022 International Fair in Copenhagen and others. in 2022 The artist received the Mondrian fond stipendium for Emerging Artists “Young talent stipendium ” in NL. 

Artist Statement 

…The walls have ears Ahmad…’, my mother used to say. In Syria parents tell this often to their children. 

It is a phrase that all children have been raised with. 

‘The walls have ears’, or, don’t speak up about politics or freedoms you have a right to as a human being. Freedom of speech is a taboo in Syria. So, I was silent. I’ve always felt trapped between these ‘listening walls’ and I have even been imprisoned between 4 walls during the revolution in Syria. 

My past is the inspiration behind my work. I’ve started capturing my stories in art and language, in order to share them with people. 

After being brought up with the concept that ‘even the walls have ears’; it was a difficult but incredible journey to choose and express myself to the extreme. In art. 

By painting and portraying I observed my fears. My sorrow. My frustrations. Creating art helped me to heal my soul and mind. 

I am the maker and I am the artwork. And even though the walls have ears, I am silent no more.

 

Photo credit: Dik Nicolai

Ahmad Mallah

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#34

Manifestation

November 14, 2023
7:00 – 19:00
Until December 14, 2023
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.

#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 – Opening on Thursday November 30, with an opening performance by the Queer Choir Amsterdam, 18:30 – 20:30

Klof, village of spirits (2020 – ongoing)

by Kevin Osepa

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.

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Kunsttraject

Collaborator

Nuria Bofarull

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.

Collaborator

Charl Landvreugd

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1.06 Music Library

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Rice, Peas, Roots and Culture

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Milena Anna Bouma

#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

Touchy Studios

Collaborator

Saodat Ismailova

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Vinger.nl

Collaborator

Rubiah Balsem

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

by Geo Wyex

Collaborator

Marjet Zwaans

Collaborator

Anna Hoetjes

Collaborator

Renzo Martens

Grown head to toe outfit (2023)

by YUME YUME

Hybrid Listening

an architectural intervention by Frédérique Albert-Bordenave

Collaborator

Ranie Ribeiro

Collaborator

Artist Collective Totomboti

Collaborator

Stephanie Schuitemaker

Collaborator

Shigeo Arikawa

Descent into the Fungal (2017)

by Andrey Shental

Collaborator

Guenn Ramon Gustina

Collaborator

Emily Shin-Jie Lee

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Ahmad Mallah

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Frank Creton

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Geert Vlieger

#34

Manifestation

November 14, 2023
7:00 – 19:00
Until December 14, 2023
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.

Living Mycelium Dunes (2023)

by YUME YUME

Collaborator

Andrea Voets

Collaborator

Geo Wyex

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Bubble Shooters Network

Collaborator

Berber Meindertsma

#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

Keti Koti Westerpark

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Travis A. G. Geertruida

#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.

Collaborator

Basir Mahmood

Collaborator

Sarah Schulten

Collaborator

Phantom Wizard

#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

Donghwan Kam

Collaborator

Azu Nwagbogu

Collaborator

Fonds 21 – Henk Christophersen

Collaborator

Jelmer Wijnstroom

Collaborator

KC

location

Central Space

Collaborator

Anne Lakeman

#35

Manifestation

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

#35 Zonder Gelijkheid, Geen Vrede

#7

Manifestation

June 18, 2023
14:00
Off-site Local

#7 Breaking Bread

Cassave bread with Lelani Lewis

Collaborator

Martijn van Nieuwenhuyzen

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kanaal40

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Marjolijn van Heemstra

#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

senakirfa A.

Dia di lucha pa libertat

Design process behind #5 by Lydienne Albertoe

Collaborator

SEXYLAND World

Collaborator

Niels Staats

61 FRAGMENTS OF DECAY FOR NEW DESIRES (2023)

by Joël Andrianomearisoa

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

Collaborator

Inge Meijer

Collaborator

Kevin Osepa

#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

Collaborator

Irina Djojoatmodjo

Collaborator

Müge Yılmaz

Collaborator

Ksenia Perek

Before Distortion (2023 – ongoing)

by Don Yaw Kwaning

#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.

Collaborator

Viviane Tabach

location

Studio Space

Paulus Potterstraat 13, 1071 CX, Amsterdam

#14

Manifestation

July 24, 2023
16:00
Studio Space

#14 Exiting the Photographic Universe

Prof. Fred Ritchin discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on photography in the digital age.

Collaborator

Don Yaw Kwaning

Collaborator

Timothy Aarons

Collaborator

Niovi Zarampouka-Chatzimanou

#20

Manifestation

November 16, 2023
Until November 19, 2023
Off-site Local

#20 Taking Root Among the Stars

In collaboration with Buro Stedelijk, Anna Hoetjes and Müge Yilmaz will create an intimate space at UNFAIR23. The booth will offer a moment of rest, pause, to go through the books and reflect on the patchwork sky.

#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 – Opening on Thursday November 30, with an opening performance by the Queer Choir Amsterdam, 18:30 – 20:30

Collaborator

Wes Mapes

Collaborator

Setareh Noorani

Collaborator

Ceder Rorije

Collaborator

Joël Andrianomearisoa

#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

Mirre Yayla Séur

Collaborator

Pauline Curnier Jardin

Collaborator

Simnikiwe Buhlungu

Collaborator

Alina Lupu

Collaborator

Kanitha Tith

Collaborator

Joram Kraaijveld

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.

location

Off-site Int’l

Collaborator

Waèl Allouche

Collaborator

Simone Zeefuik

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YUME YUME

Collaborator

Ana Bravo Pérez

Collaborator

Q

#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.

Memories of becoming (2022/2023)

by Narges Mohammadi

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Buro Stedelijk is hybrid, make sure to check the location per manifestation.

Collaborator

Rita Ouédraogo

Collaborator

Robbie Schweiger

Collaborator

Lakisha Apostel

Collaborator

Lydienne Albertoe

Collaborator

Frédérique Albert-Bordenave

#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

Collaborator

Simomo Bouj

location

Off-site Local

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

#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.

#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

Özgür Atlagan

Same Taste

by Basir Mahmood

Collaborator

Naema Abdi

Dormancy Trail
(2023)

by Milena Anna Bouma

Collaborator

Michael Ekow & May

Collaborator

Valerie Oluwatoyin Abeji

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Online

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Collaborator

loopey

#2

Manifestation

May 25, 2023
Until July 25, 2023
Central Space

#2 Decay: An Ode to the Impermanent

with Joël Andrianomearisoa, Narges Mohammadi and Geo Wyex

#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

Yeshua Tjie-A-Loi

Collaborator

Emily Pethick

Collaborator

Marcel van den Berg

Collaborator

Atelier Code Noir

Collaborator

Floor van Leeuwen

Collaborator

Anna-Rosa van Wees

Collaborator

Ammodo

Collaborator

Queer Choir

Collaborator

Andrey Shental

Collaborator

Yvette Mutumba

Collaborator

Quinsy Gario

Collaborator

Alanna Archibald

Collaborator

Sedrig Verwoert

Collaborator

Narges Mohammadi

Collaborator

Leontine Coelewij

From listening to reflecting: thoughts on the Manifestation #1 Listening Sessions

by Naema Abdi Ali & Anna-Rosa van Wees.