Events — Oct 17, 2024

The Institute for Night Culture (INC) is on its way: a new type of cultural institution in Amsterdam, solely focused on night culture, and a unique case in the world.

Location
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Time
Oct 17, 1 pm until 6 pm
Admission
Sold out 

The launch of the institute will take place on October 17 at 1 pm with a symposium at the Stedelijk. Please note: for those who have purchased a ticket, the last opportunity to enter is at 3.15 PM.

Program

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Walk-in with coffee and tea
1:15 PM - 1:40 PM
On the intersection of contemporary art and nightlife by dr. Charl Landvreugd, head of research and curatorial practice Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
1:40 PM - 2:15 PM
Night Fever. Designing Club Culture - 1960 - Today by Catharine
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Short presentations from contributors to the book: Jeremy Herkul, Sophie Kemperman, Julia Mira, Bonne Reijn and Eva Ventura
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Break - expo visit Unravel and Nora Turato
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Introduction INC Foundation by Boye ‘t Lam and 'Future building' by XML / David Mulder van der Vegt
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
What is an Insitutute for Night Culture?-panel with Touria Meliani (alderman Amsterdam), Jordi Ariza Alllego (SEXYLAND), Alex Benton (The NEW Amsterdam), Sven Bijma (Club RAUM), Manique Hendricks (curator Frans Hals Museum) and Moktar Nabil (Kanaal40).
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Drinks

The mission of this new institute is to present, produce and document progressive night culture. It will be a place for artistic production at the intersection of nightlife and contemporary art. The launch of the institute is organized in collaboration with the Stedelijk, museum for modern and contemporary arts and culture and known for identifying emerging artists and new initiatives.

While construction has started on its future building, designed by architecture office XML and nested in a 17th century courtyard in the heart of Amsterdam, the symposium intends to be a catalyst for building its program. As an institution solely dedicated to night culture does not exist anywhere in the world, now there is a rare chance to invent it together. The line up exists of Charl Landvreugd (Stedelijk, moderator), Touria Meliani (alderman Amsterdam), Catharine Rossi and many others. 

Nightlife protagonists from Amsterdam, Europe and beyond were asked the same question: What is an Institute for NightCulture? Their answers are collected in a kaleidoscopic book that will be presented during this symposium at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. Together, this polyphony of answers situates the foundational framework for the future Institute for NightCulture. Anyone with a taste for free spirit, contemporary art and club culture is very welcome to join and share their thoughts.

Rein Wolfs, directeur Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam: "Het is van groot belang dat nachtcultuur de erkenning krijgt die het verdient. De nacht biedt ruimte voor experiment en creativiteit, een plek waar grenzen vervagen en nieuwe ideeën ontstaan. Ook veel kunstenaars vinden hun inspiratie in de nacht. Als instituut voor dagcultuur zijn wij trots om nauw samen te werken met het Instituut voor Nachtcultuur. Samen creëren we een brug tussen twee werelden die elkaar aanvullen en versterken. Het symposium is een unieke kans om gezamenlijk een nieuwe culturele dimensie vorm te geven die Amsterdam zal verrijken."

Attends will have a chance to vist for free the new exhibition Unravel (★★★★★ - Volkskrant) and Nora Turato at the Stedelijk Museum, including a return ticket for a second visit after the ADE.

The symposium is hosted by the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and INC Foundation.

The Institute for NightCulture is an initiative of the INC Foundation and is supported by the City of Amsterdam. The project is developed by Michiel Kleiss, who has a long history in nightlife as a DJ and former director of RoXY; Paradiso and Lowlands Festival.

About ADE Arts & Culture

ADE Arts & Culture is the place where electronic music and various art forms meet. For this fourth edition, the focus is on today's creators, who draw inspiration from nightlife, build bridges between day and night culture, and push boundaries. The program includes exhibitions, live performances, film screenings, workshops and inspiring talks.