Rijksakademie Open Studios 2024

Reyhan Lál IR

  • 30
Second Floor

Reyhan Lál (b. 1993, Tehran) is a film and performance artist. Having initially studied Architecture, Lál started her art practice in 2017 within Tehran's underground scene. While her early works took place in the public sphere, her current pieces are inclined to take shape within a more theatrical setup.

Lál's works centre on the enduring themes of the human condition, and strategically attempt to interfere with established orders in an ironic and playful manner. Involving various characters, stage layouts, and languages, she employs a fusion of scripted and improvisational compositions to consistently reshape the conceptual landscape of the stage. Within her work, elements unveil specific statements, often on the verge of undermining themselves. By asserting and reclaiming authority, she actively involves both the crew and the audience in the development process, offering a wildly open-ended experience.

Lál has also organized several artistic programs, including three editions of the Tehran Art Book Fair, from 2019 to 2021. In 2023, she initiated a film project based in the Netherlands, titled Good Film, Bad Film.

Rijksakademie
Open Studios 2024

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    • Tickets: €12.50
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    • Free entrance: children up to 12 years


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  • 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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