MAPping is based on the idea that cities do not exist, but are the result of the performance of all those who inhabit and use them. Without these daily performances the city becomes a meaningless scenography.
We vroegen Elli Severino Fernandes (Mama’s Open Mic, spoken word), Mike De Ridder (hiphopcollectief NoMoBS), Yentl de Werdt (danseres) en Nicolas Delalieux (theatermaker) zichzelf te plaatsen in de stad en hun verhalen te vertellen.
MAPping is based on the idea that cities do not exist, but are the result of the performance of all those who inhabit and use them. Without these daily performances the city becomes a meaningless scenography.
In 2024, the central theme of the Altar of Antwerp is Ser-Parte (Being Part), a concept that invites reflection on the act of participation and belonging. This edition pays tribute to all the people who have contributed to the creation of this space of memory and participation at MAS Museum. It is a recognition of […]
Read more >>For 13 years, the Mestizo Collectief, part of the Mestizo Arts Platform (MAP), has led the Altar of Antwerp in collaboration with Het MAS museum and the Mexican Embassy in Belgium. This installation explores the concept of “loss” and how we relate to it. Many artists and visitors have contributed to this interactive work, which […]