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Artist Collective Totomboti

How do you experience languages? How does it make you feel? Mbei u seei gblen gblen, Sindo a mindi, Fitoou di tololo sondi & Lesipeki di matu, are audio and video fragments of conversations in Saramaccan, one of Suriname’s Maroon languages. Formed by a mix of various African and European languages, such as Kikongo, Ewe, Portuguese, Dutch and English. You may hear an occasional familiar word. The rhythm and intonation form the base of the presentation of Edje Doekoe, Toya Saakie and Marjet Zwaans, during Listening Sessions Manifestation #1 at Buro Stedelijk. With an English translation of the conversations written on paper with Vinije Haabo.

How can we form reciprocal relationships with nature? How can we practice critical shifts in attention? With presentation Mindi Matu, Totomboti and Marjet Zwaans presented an introduction to their collaboration at Unfair22. ‘Now we are talking about how we should interact with each other so that we can have mutual benefits from the knowledge that she has brought from her ancestors in the Netherlands and the knowledge that we have brought from our ancestors here in the interior.’

Artist collective Totomboti is known for its massive wood carvings inspired by obia and other natural phenomena. In doing so, they continue the tradition of their African ancestors who fled slavery in coastal areas to settle in the deep interior of Suriname. The collective has its roots in the Rastafarian movement of the early 1980s. The Rastas propagate an attitude to life that aims to preserve nature and the Saramakan cultural heritage. The collective in Pikin Slee consists of Toya Saakie, Edje Doekoe, Mando Doekoe, Wilko Doekoe, Abentini Doekoe. In 2009 they founded the Saamaka Museum.

Artist Marjet Zwaans organises her practice from the ideas of Ecological Economics, to arrange them into spatial installations, choir performances, and gatherings. Ecological Economics prioritises sustainable scale and redistribution of resources, over productivity and efficiency. Complementing, contributing, and thus mutually reinforcing is at the heart of tuning into collective practices. Moving in ways that each collaborator can contribute from their own experience without merging – a practice of correspondence.

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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

Collaborator

Berber Meindertsma

#35

Manifestation

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

#35 Zonder Gelijkheid, Geen Vrede

Collaborator

Timothy Aarons

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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Geo Wyex

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Joram Kraaijveld

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Artist Collective Totomboti

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1.06 Music Library

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Lakisha Apostel

Collaborator

Travis A. G. Geertruida

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Viviane Tabach

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Emily Pethick

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Niovi Zarampouka-Chatzimanou

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Ceder Rorije

#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

Atelier Code Noir

Collaborator

Niels Staats

location

Central Space

Collaborator

Jelmer Wijnstroom

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Queer Choir

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Quinsy Gario

Living Mycelium Dunes (2023)

by YUME YUME

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kanaal40

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Azu Nwagbogu

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Andrea Voets

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loopey

Hybrid Listening

an architectural intervention by Frédérique Albert-Bordenave

Collaborator

Narges Mohammadi

#7

Manifestation

June 18, 2023
14:00
Off-site Local

#7 Breaking Bread

Cassave bread with Lelani Lewis

Collaborator

Robbie Schweiger

#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.

Collaborator

Lydienne Albertoe

Collaborator

Saodat Ismailova

Same Taste

by Basir Mahmood

Collaborator

Andrey Shental

Collaborator

Stephanie Schuitemaker

Collaborator

Sedrig Verwoert

Collaborator

Mirre Yayla Séur

location

Off-site Int’l

Dormancy Trail
(2023)

by Milena Anna Bouma

Collaborator

Michael Ekow & May

#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.

Collaborator

SEXYLAND World

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Anna-Rosa van Wees

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Özgür Atlagan

#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

Rubiah Balsem

Collaborator

Joël Andrianomearisoa

Collaborator

Leontine Coelewij

Collaborator

Anne Lakeman

Collaborator

Q

Collaborator

Müge Yılmaz

Collaborator

Simomo Bouj

Klof, village of spirits (2020 – ongoing)

by Kevin Osepa

#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.

Collaborator

Pauline Curnier Jardin

Collaborator

Anna Hoetjes

#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

Kevin Osepa

Collaborator

Simnikiwe Buhlungu

Collaborator

Valerie Oluwatoyin Abeji

Collaborator

Ksenia Perek

Collaborator

Alina Lupu

Collaborator

Setareh Noorani

Collaborator

Emily Shin-Jie Lee

Collaborator

Simone Zeefuik

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

by Naema Abdi Ali & Anna-Rosa van Wees.

#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

Fonds 21 – Henk Christophersen

#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

Kunsttraject

Collaborator

Marjet Zwaans

Collaborator

Kanitha Tith

Collaborator

Charl Landvreugd

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Touchy Studios

Collaborator

Don Yaw Kwaning

Collaborator

Vinger.nl

Collaborator

Martijn van Nieuwenhuyzen

#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.

location

Studio Space

Paulus Potterstraat 13, 1071 CX, Amsterdam

Collaborator

Yeshua Tjie-A-Loi

#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

Grown head to toe outfit (2023)

by YUME YUME

Collaborator

Rice, Peas, Roots and Culture

Collaborator

Ana Bravo Pérez

Collaborator

Keti Koti Westerpark

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.

Collaborator

Frédérique Albert-Bordenave

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Ammodo

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Nuria Bofarull

Collaborator

Geert Vlieger

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KC

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Milena Anna Bouma

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

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Collaborator

Irina Djojoatmodjo

#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

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

by Geo Wyex

Collaborator

Waèl Allouche

Collaborator

Marjolijn van Heemstra

#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.

Collaborator

Phantom Wizard

Collaborator

Frank Creton

location

Off-site Local

Collaborator

senakirfa A.

Collaborator

Yvette Mutumba

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

#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.

#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.

#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

Donghwan Kam

Collaborator

Inge Meijer

#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.

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

Dia di lucha pa libertat

Design process behind #5 by Lydienne Albertoe

Memories of becoming (2022/2023)

by Narges Mohammadi

Collaborator

Ahmad Mallah

Descent into the Fungal (2017)

by Andrey Shental

Collaborator

Basir Mahmood

Collaborator

Shigeo Arikawa

Collaborator

Guenn Ramon Gustina

Collaborator

Ranie Ribeiro

Collaborator

YUME YUME

Before Distortion (2023 – ongoing)

by Don Yaw Kwaning

Collaborator

Rita Ouédraogo

Collaborator

Bubble Shooters Network

61 FRAGMENTS OF DECAY FOR NEW DESIRES (2023)

by Joël Andrianomearisoa

#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

Floor van Leeuwen

Collaborator

Wes Mapes

#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

Naema Abdi

Collaborator

Marcel van den Berg

Collaborator

Renzo Martens

Collaborator

Alanna Archibald

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.

location

Online

www.burostedelijk.nl

Collaborator

Sarah Schulten