Welcome to AND WHAT NOW?
An explorative art exhibition in Amsterdam West.
Our diverse group of artists has curated a weekend filled with (plant)music in the garden, mesmerizing shows, films with debates, eclectic paintings, photography, creative food design, and a mesmorizing fire show. This event is open to all and is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and community. Join us and be part of an unforgettable experience.

Programme

Step into a world where the past meets the future. Join this weekend for a unique and dynamic lineup of artists.

Meet our Artists

• Jeanne Shaw - Digital experience designer
  

  Jeanne will exhibit her latest audiovisual project: "Botanibooth". Playfully explore the intelligence of plants. The electrical charges of the plants are used as inputs for sound and visuals. This booth-like setup is used for live performances, giving the plants a stage to perform. This project visualizes the intelligent and fascinating processes of the botanical world. Using digital measuring tools creates a connection and a better understanding of nature.

  @studio.sjaan_
  jeanneshaw.nl
• Sophia Clara - Visual Artist
  

  Figurative/ abstract paintings. Sophia Clara creates mesmerizing colorful artworks. Her paintings mostly visualize topics about nature and nonduality. For this exhibition she curated a beautiful collection, including her newest works.

  @bigartbigmind
• Lorenzo Jose Buffa - Bassist and jazz musician
  

  Live music performances. Lorenzo has been working on his new debut album “Conversational Skills” which is released in April. At the exhibition he will show us his newest musical journeys.

  @iamlrnz
  lorenzobuffamusic.com
• Ditte Blankert - Anthropologist and social designer
  

  Film programme with discussion. Ditte Blankert likes to design social meetings and interventions. Her goal is to experiment with debate techniques to connect people in a different way. Ditte curated two interesting films to inspire and start discussions. The films are vibrant, bold and will start interesting conversations…
  Film programme can be found in the schedule

• Larissa Ketels - Visual artist, tattoo-artist & photographer
  

  Paintings and illustrations from a bizarre world. Larissa is always on an adventure, with a sketchbook under her arm. In her works she likes to challenge herself to never do the same.
  Also, she meets up with artists all over Europe to keep herself inspired.

  @retrokoelkast
  
• Leo Laudino - Fire martial artist & photographer
  

  Since Leo Laudino was a little boy he started with Capoeira. He traveled all over the world and lived with the circus for some time, that’s where he learned fire arts. Now he creates beautiful fire dance shows and shares them all over the world.
  This weekend he is in Amsterdam!

  @leodlionn
  
• Oliver Guy Watkins - Documentary maker & photographer
  

  Selection of documentaries. Oliver has been working on a lot of documentaries over the years. At this exhibition Oliver will show us a selection of his work. His most recent documentary “Being Herman” Follows the life of Herman ten Kate, a man who had a severe stroke 7 years ago and who has shown unparalleled determination to adapt to his new life. Once an accomplished mathematician, painter and lecturer, he is now limited by both his body and his mind. This film shows how his family have provided a backbone for him to live his life to the fullest, and how the worst situations can still provide a life of hope and positivity.

  @oliverguywatkins
  hyde-hill.com
• Carla ten Kate - Food designer & mixed media artist
  

  Film Viewing with Culinary Interventions. Enhancing the viewing experience of “Being Herman”, food designer Carla ten Kate will prepare a series of culinary interventions. These dishes, inspired by the film, will be served during the screening, immersing the audience in Herman's world by bringing the flavors from the screen to their seats.
  The Food experience is only on sunday. Limited seats, so reservation compulsory via: carla@hyde-hill.com Donation requested.

  @emptyplatesbycarla
• Tiago Cruz - Audiovisual engineer & Digital artist
  

  (Audio) Visual performance. Tiago is a technical magician. He likes to experiment around with the borders of audio and visual installations. For the exhibition he created a beautiful project involving his newest discoveries. On this event he will do two performances titled: "Mars on water" and "Nebula"

• Memorial collection in the name of Helcia Cino - Visual artist
  

  Memorial exhibition in the name of inspiring artist Helcia Cino. We selected a beautiful collection of her work. Helcia passed away in 2021, she and her art are a true inspiration for the exhibition and participating artists.

Collaborators and other creators:

• Jelle Zoon - Workshop: making flowers and leafs for children (and your inner child if you think you grew up). 🌻
  @jellezoon

• Makedah Dankerlui - Workshop: making art with waste materials. ♻️

• Maudy Seeboldt - Get your face painted if you dare! 🎨

• Bert Rijke - Host & Handyman

Hope to see you there!
Eerste Helmerstraat 263 - Amsterdam West
#ArtExhibition #AmsterdamEvents #AmsterdamArt #AmsterdamWest

About the films

Film 1: “Chronicle of a summer”
French, English subs, 90 min.
Step back in time to Paris, 1960, where two visionary filmmakers embarked on a quest to capture the essence of everyday life. In one of the earliest attempts to portray reality on film, they sought to reveal the inner worlds of ordinary Parisians. What dreams and desires filled their minds? How did they define happiness?
This documentary invites you to traverse the decades and immerse yourself in the simplicity and authenticity of 1960s Parisian life. Were the people of 64 years ago truly so different from us? What thoughts and emotions did they harbor? Reflect on their experiences and discover the timeless threads that weave through the fabric of human existence. How do their lives resonate with your own, here in Amsterdam, 2024?

Film 2: “Babakiueria”
English, no subs, 30 min.
Imagine if history had taken a different path. What if the roles were reversed? How would our modern society have evolved? Babakiueria is a thought-provoking yet humorous mockumentary that delves into these intriguing questions. What if it had been the native Australians who colonized the white settlers? Furthermore, how do we depict 'other' cultures in film? Babakiueria boldly challenges the power dynamics inherent in the portrayal of different peoples and their traditions, holding a mirror up to ourselves and our society. It compels us to reflect on our own perceptions and biases, questioning how far we've truly come and how much we still have to learn. What can we learn from Babakiueria in Amsterdam 2024?