Ceremonial closing - of the first Werksalon season

Welcome to the Eind(je)feest!

A day made by and for Eindhoven which marks the end of the first season of the Werksalon.

Groups from the city were invited to take part in the museum in the Werksalon, a special space in the museum designed for gathering which also gives title to this project.

They have worked enthusiastically, and today they will show you what they have been doing the past year. You are welcome in the Werksalon for a drink, a snack, a chat and a picture.

1- Learning with Queer artists (EN)
11.00 - 13.00

Always been curious about queer theories? Luca Soudant provides a workshop to explore together what we can learn from queer perspectives in the museum and in art.

2. 'Blend, Behave, Belong' workshop (EN)
11.00-12.30, 15.30- 17.00

Art can make us blend. Experience yourself this artwork by Franz Erhard Walther guided by the Internationalocals. The Internationalocals are members of the Expat Spouses Initiative in Eindhoven. 

3. Yael Davids - A Daily Practice, phase 2: Public Feldenkrais lesson in dialogue with Moholy-Nagy (EN)
11.00 - 13.00

Do you want to experience art in a different way? Follow a public Feldenkrais lesson under the direction of artist Yael Davids, as part of her research project A Daily Practice. During this session you will perform movements that break and accentuate unconscious physical patterns. By approaching art with the body, new aspects of art will be uncovered. 

4. Dialogue session Green Guests (NL)
12.15-14:00

Is art sustainable? Dialogue and learn about sustainability in the art museum and in the preservation of art. The Groene Gasten are entrepreneurs and designers on the field of sustainability in the city.

5. Qwearing the Collection (EN)
13.00-13.30, 15.30-16.00

Wear the museum! Join a talk with Olle Lundin about the garments he specially designed to change the experience of the museum and the art on display. 

Olle Lundin is part of the Queer Constituency which contributes to the visibility of the LGBTIQ+ heritage in the museum.

6. Book Presentation Eindhoven Moves Us (NL)
13.30 - 14.30

Celebrate the diversity of Eindhoven!

Eindhoven Moves Us is a city project about the diversity of Eindhoven set up by Wikke Peters. It resulted, among other things, in a publication that she is presenting today.

7. Children’s Art Club (NL)
14.00- 16.00

Every Saturday afternoon there is a Children's Art Club for kids between 6 and 10 years old. Together with a guide they can look at art, and create artworks. 

8. Van Abbemuseum choir concert
14.30 - 15.00

Enrich your museum experience with music. The Van Abbemuseum choir will be singing Syrian songs and compositions of different artists. 

The Van Abbemuseum Choir is composed of volunteers who aim to get closer to art through singing.