Rijksakademie Open Studios 2024

Performance

Pulled downwards by gravity

  • 5
Second Floor
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      Performance in collaboration with Cara Cain Insa Wittenhaus

      “One can jump at least three or four feet in the air and even though gravity will drag us back to the earth again, it is in the moment we are three or four feet in the air that we experience true freedom.”

      ― David Wojnarowicz

      This performance is divided into two parts. The performer will utilize the trampoline surface as a soft skin to leap onto the wall and draw a series of lines, pushing their physical boundaries through repetitive movements. Subsequently, they will utilize a clothing rack of rubber skins to gradually transform and shed their human form, testing their ability to navigate the space while under constant tension imposed by the skins. These material interactions mirror the difficult relationship between the human body and the mind: tension and release, the pursuit of freedom, and impulsivity.

      Rijksakademie
      Open Studios 2024

      • BUY TICKETS

        There will be no ticket sales at the door. Tickets can be only purchased online.

        • Tickets: €12.50
        • Discount tickets €6.25 (Student-, CJP, Amsterdam City Card)
        • Free entrance: children up to 12 years


        Please bring your discount card with you to the entrance.

      • The Rijksakademie is located in the former Kavallerie-Kazerne, near the centre of Amsterdam. The building is situated next to the Muiderpoort, close to the Tropenmuseum and ARTIS and within easy reach of the NS stations.

        The Weesperplein Metro station is a 7-minute walk from the Rijksakademie. Tram 7, 14 and 19 stop in front of the door (Alexanderplein stop). Find more detailed directions at the bottom of our contact page.

        Please note that there is no possibility to park your car or bike on our premises.

      • The building is wheelchair accessible with the exception of project space North on the fourth floor. The accessible toilet is located on the second floor.

        If you need assistance during your visit, you can reach out to us at openstudios@rijksakademie.nl. We will then contact you about the possibilities of providing you with the appropriate support.

      • There is no cloakroom at the Rijksakademie. Handbags are allowed if they are smaller than A4. Unfortunately, there is no room for backpacks. A limited number of lockers is available at the entrance.

        It’s not allowed to bring food and drinks inside the building. There are different snacks and drinks available at the Rijksakademie courtyard, which you can enjoy there.

        Dogs are not allowed, with the exception of service dogs.

      • For environmental reasons, we are offering limited printed floor plans of the building. You can access our digital floor plan via the QR code that you can scan with your phone at the entrance. from 29 May, it will also be possible to download a printable version of the floor plan.

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