Radical Shapeshifters
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Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 
Alberta Whittle, Naomi Rincón-Gallardo, Tom Hallet, Antonia Brown, Yeşim Akdeniz, Cihad Caner, Inês Neto dos Santos, Marleen Rothaus, 

  • Vernissage

    08.dec.23, 17:00

  • Curators

    • Zeynep Kubat

    • Unruly, extreme, disorderly, contrarian, conflicting, revolutionary, militant, fanatic, agitator, avant-garde.

    What does it mean to be radical?

    The term is often associated with religious, ideological, or political extremism, which conveys a negative perception of violence and destruction. However, being radical can also have positive implications and even be necessary. Radical individuals and movements have shaped history, society, politics, culture, fashion, art and more. They foster progress by challenging prevailing norms and standing up against injustice to effect change. Being radical is about creating transformation.

    Radical: an etymological shapeshifter

    The word ‘radical’ itself is an etymological shapeshifter. In the first half of the 20th century, it acquired a negative connotation for being unconventional or transgressive in American English slang. Prior to this cultural shift, it was more closely connected to its original roots, aligning with the true essence of the word. The roots of ‘radical’ can be traced back to the Latin words ‘radix’ (root) and ‘radicalis’, meaning ‘coming from or connected to roots.’ Therefore, being radical involves being grounded, remaining connected to one’s origins, and rooted in empathy, solidarity, and resistance. For many individuals and communities, being continually transformative is necessary to be radical in this sense.

    The artists showcased in this exhibition demonstrate the diverse ways in which radical transformations can shape both ourselves and our environments. They inspire us to be positively unruly and to become shapeshifters.

    With support of

    The Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Hotel De 3 Paardekens.

    • Date

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    • Artists

      • Alberta Whittle
      • Naomi Rincón-Gallardo
      • Tom Hallet
      • Antonia Brown
      • Yeşim Akdeniz
      • Cihad Caner
      • Inês Neto dos Santos
      • Marleen Rothaus

    • Brochure

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    • Adress

      De Garage
      Onder-Den-Toren 12,
      2800 Mechelen