Bonnefanten and Studium Generale bring together the worlds of art and science.

Artist meets scientist

Bonnefanten and Studium Generale join forces a few times a year to bring artists, curators and scientists together in conversation. An inspiring meeting between two seemingly separate worlds. The speakers meet from each other's expertise, working methods and themes and explore what the sciences and the arts have to tell each other.

Lecture about imaging Roma

This time, on the last day of the exhibition Małgorzata Mirga-Tas: This is not the end of the road, Anita van der Hulst will give a short lecture based on the work of Malgorzata Mirga-Tas on the portrayal of Roma from the late 15th century to the present. Dr Anita van der Hulst is a journalist and social historian.

Role Roma artists

Van der Hulst then continues the conversation with Huub van Baar on the role Roma artists play in debunking strong myths and stereotypes. Roma activism, fuelled in part by Roma art, is playing an increasing role in debunking racism. Prof Huub van Baar is professor of political science, KU Leuven.

Meet Małgorzata Mirga-Tas

The exhibitionThis is not the end of the Road is on display at Bonnefanten until 16 February. In addition to the spectacular tapestry series Re-enchanting the World, never-before-seen works created especially for this exhibition will also be on display.

The first 40 people to book for this programme will have the opportunity, after the talk, to meet the artist in the gallery. She will then speak to the audience in English.

Date
Sunday, 16 February 2025
Time
1.30pm - 3pm
Where
Auditorium and gallery, Bonnefanten
Language
Dutch and english
Entrance
Free entry on presentation of a valid ticket. Did you know we do student discounts? A student ticket costs €8.75.
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The series of talks ‘Artist meets Scientist’ is organised in collaboration with Studium Generale:

Header: Małgorzata Mirga-Tas, Portrait of Lalla Weiss, 2024, Textile and acrylic on canvas on wooden stretcher, 255 x 200 cm. Photo: Bartek Solik.