The Sunsets were Purple and Red and Yellow and on Fire & Becoming Otherwise
24.jan.26, 16:00

Kunsthal Mechelen kicks off 2026 full of energy. We’re starting the year strong with the opening of two new exhibitions — a fiery beginning that leaves you wanting more.

Schedule

  • 16h00 Doors open expo CASTOR (IKA)
  • 18h00 Doors open expo The Sunsets were Purple and Red and Yellow and on Fire (De Garage)
  • 19h00 Welcome by Alderman of Culture Kristof Calvo and introduction by curator Evelyn Simons followed by CASTOR (De Garage)
  • 19h45 Performance Juli Bierich (IKA)
  • 20h30 Performance Zein Majali (De Garage)
  • 21h30 Performance Tanat Teeradakorn (De Garage)
  • 22h20 DJ set Sarina (De Garage)

Restaurant Abyssinia will treat you during the opening to delicious dishes from authentic Ethiopian cuisine.

Zein Majali: INTIHAK انتهاك (VIOLATION) | Live Performance
Tanat Teeradakorn - CHAOS MANDALA Sound performance (Opening reception)
  • Exhibitions

    The Sunsets were Purple and Red and Yellow and on Fire
    & Becoming Otherwise (CASTOR)

  • De Garage

    Onder-Den-Toren 12,
    2800 Mechelen

  • IKA

    Veemarkt 39,
    2800 Mechelen

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