Wo decides what disgusts us? What does this say about ourselves? Stefan Dobrev is fascinated by the tipping point of beauty and ugliness, normal and abnormal. He tries to stage that what we shamefully try to hide. Looking to confront himself and you by holding up a mirror. Is reality so strange, absurd and uncomfortable? Or is it actually very normal and trusted.
This exhibition is closed. This is showing at EXboot now:
Feb 5
Feb 28
Hazel van Berkel
The loneliness that winter can bring was the driving force behind Hazel van Berkel's exhibition "de zachtheid van een vreemdeling". This installation, consisting of dozens of lost gloves, depicts the hidden connection between people in times of withdrawal and isolation. Van Berkel picked up the gloves, as one might hold another's hand in need of help. In this way, the gloves become more than just a lost object, but also a source of support and comfort in difficult times.
Due to the unique and limited size of the cultural-historical site, EXboot is only accessible on foot and is not wheelchair accessible. There are no facilities for the hearing impaired (yet).
Always at EXboot
I cherish both my present and my past. Besides a space for high-profile art, one of my rooms also houses the Zandpad Museum. Here, I'll tell you about my illustrious past and introduce you to people who know me well—inside or out. Sit on my stool, gaze out the window, and listen to the many stories surrounding my life.
The Zandpad Museum is screening a short documentary about the history of the Zandpad. You'll also find numerous audio clips of conversations with various people involved, including a former sex worker and former mayor Aleid Wolfsen.
This Zandpad documentary was made by Sylvie Kamphuis & Jaap Pronk (director), Bram Engelaar (camera), Doenja Abel (production), Twan Bracco Gartner (music), and Bald Beeld (editing). Thanks to the interviewees: Aleid Wolfsen (former mayor of the Municipality of Utrecht), Brenda Oude Breuil (criminologist at Utrecht University), Jannie Teunissen (De Tussenvoorziening), the former sex worker, and the former client of Zandpad. The documentary was made possible in part by the Municipality of Utrecht, KF Heinfonds, Mondriaanfonds, and RTV Utrecht.