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Masterclass Harmen Meinsma

Sunday 30 June

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GenderBlender

Date: Sunday, June 30
Time: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Euro 30,- (excluding museum entrance).
Register: via this link

During this master class Harmen Meinsma will introduce you to the magical world of (portrait) photography. Together you will first look at the exhibition Diana Blok – I challenge you to love me and he will take you along the series of photographs ‘Adventures in Cross-Casting’.

Then you will learn about the different aspects and roles involved in making an intriguing portrait photo. During the master class, you will also get to work yourself and assume the roles of the photographer, the stylist and, of course, the person being portrayed. “We were born naked and the rest is drag.” Is a phrase made popular by legendary drag artist RuPaul. For this master class we will look at the performative aspects of gender and you will be encouraged to step into a different skin for a change.

About Harmen Meinsma
Harmen Meinsma grew up in a small village in Friesland where he lived with his grandmother. In his teens he got his first camera. Photography allowed him to capture unconventional beauty, celebrate it and in doing so, carve out a place in the world for himself and his friends.

Harmen is inspired by people who do not fit into a conventional mold. He photographs people whose expression of identity is not merely a preference, but for whom it is necessary to style themselves expressively. This celebration of the quirky, the unique and the flamboyant characterizes his visual language. “In my work I shine the spotlight on the misfits and birds of paradise in this world and turn them into icons.”

Harmen Meinsma received his BA degree from the Willem de Kooning academy in 2017, specializing in photography. His work has been exhibited in New York during Photoville and at the Kunsthal Rotterdam. In addition, his work has been published in FD Personal, NRC, Vogue Italia and Volkskrant Magazine. Harmen currently lives in Rotterdam.

Curated Tour by Cathelijne Blok

Friday 28 June

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Curated tour by Cathelijne Blok through the exhibition Diana Blok – I challenge you to love me

Date: Friday, June 28
Time: 14.00-15.00 hours
Price: Euro 5,- (excluding museum ticket)
Sign up: via this link

On Friday, June 28, art historian and journalist Cathelijne Blok will give a curated tour of the exhibition Diana Blok – I challenge you to love me. During this one-hour tour, Cathelijne Blok will dwell on some of Diana Blok’s photographs.

Diana Blok through the eyes of…Curated Tour
Every Cobra Pakt Uit Weekend special tours are given by creatives from the world of art and photography.

About Cathelijne Blok
Art historian and journalist Cathelijne Blok is founder of the art platform The TittyMag, a platform that invites dialogue and reflection through art. Blok worked as (final) editor and director for BNNVARA, gives art lectures under the name Kunstblok, writes articles for NRC and together with art historian Paul Rem presents the podcast ‘Maffe Monarchen’. She is a frequent guest in the media on subjects from the art world. She previously made the documentary series the F-word about feminism with journalist Milou Deelen. And recently released her second book ‘But is it Art?’

@cathelijneblok / @thetittymag

Triënnale Talk

Friday 5 July

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Triennial Talk – Art in public space

Location: Museum Cobra
Date: Friday 5 July 2024
Time: 17:00
Price: Free participation, please register in advance via this link
Language: Dutch

Take part in a fascinating evening full of inspiration and insight during the Amstelveen Triennial Talk! Join the discussion evening led by art historian Margitte Verwoerd. She will be in conversation with Theo Tegelaers, expert on art in public space, and the Triennial’s participating artists, Irene Brok and Mehdi Mashayekhi. Together they explore the impact and importance of art in public space. Discover the possibilities, obstacles and power of art to connect people. Be inspired by critical perspectives and real-life examples that will enrich your view of public art. A must for every art lover and anyone curious about the dynamics of art in our living environment!

Theo Tegelaers is a board member and curator at TAAK, former director of W139, and has worked for Rijksbouwmeester, De Appel and SKOR (Stichting Kunst en Openbare Ruimte). He has developed art projects in various areas and collaborated with artists such as Simon Starling, Fiona Tan and Thomas Saraceno.

Mehdi Mashayekhi received a bachelor’s degree in applied chemistry in Tehran and studied design at ArtEZ in Arnhem. He incorporates social problems into experimental materials and translates them into objects, using high-tech techniques for abstract clothing, design and art objects.

Irene Brok studied visual arts at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy after studying psychology in Amsterdam and Utrecht. She uses different media such as painting, drawing, sculpture and text to make connections between the visual, the sensitive and language. Her installations, such as the mural ‘Onderwegdromen’ in the Amstelveen bus station, reveal invisible dynamics and create space for questions and wonder.

Margitte Verwoerdt is an art historian, consultant and curator. Her specialties include modern and contemporary art, street art and photography.

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Cobra Pakt Uit! | Children’s tour

Sunday 30 June

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Date: Sunday, June 30
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: free (excluding museum admission)

Especially for our youngest museum visitors, there will be a children’s tour of Cobra art on Sunday, May 10.

First get creative in our CoBrA studio, open every Sunday from 11:00 to 14:00. Then a museum docent will take you on a discovery tour of the Open Depot exhibition. Parents can explore the museum independently or join our free adult tour at 2 p.m. A maximum of fifteen children ages 5 and up can participate in the children’s tour. Want to be sure of a spot? Then sign up on time at the assembly point next to the information desk on the first floor.

 

Cobra Pakt Uit! | Free guided tour

Saturday 29 June

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Date: Saturday June 29
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: free (excluding museum admission)

During the Cobra Pakt Uit!-weekend there will be a free (exclusive of museum admission) guided tour of the solo exhibitions Pierre Verger & Diana Blok on Saturday at 15.00. During this tour of about half an hour you will discover the stories hidden in the exhibitions The One That I Am Not and I challenge you to love me.

 

 

Pierre Verger. Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, 1950s © Pierre Verger Foundation

 

Zelfportret, 1982, Diana Blok

Cobra Pakt Uit! | Children’s tour

Sunday 19 May

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Date: Sunday 19 May
Time: 2 pm
Cost: free (excluding museum admission)
Language: Dutch

Especially for our youngest museum visitors, there will be a children’s tour of Cobra art on Sunday 19 May.

First get creative in our CoBrA studio, open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Then a museum teacher will take you on a discovery tour of the exhibitions. Parents can explore the museum on their own or join our free guided tour for adults at 2pm. A maximum of 15 children aged 5 and over can take part in the children’s tour. Want to be sure of a place? Then sign up on time at the assembly point next to the information desk on the ground floor.

 

Guided tour through Anton Corbijn – MOØDe

Saturday 18 May

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Guided tour: Saturday, 18 May
Starting time: 3pm (half an hour tour)

There are Dutch tours available on Saturday at 2pm, Sunday at 2pm and 3pm and Monday at 2pm and 3pm

All tours are free of charge. You only need an entrance ticket to the museum.

In May we are organizing free guided tours for visitors, given by a museum teacher.

During this tour of about half an hour, you will discover the stories behind the exhibition MOØDe where Anton Corbijn presents photographs from his extensive oeuvre (between 1979 – 2023) in which he explores the crossover between portrait photography and the world of fashion. In doing so, Corbijn embraces the terms ‘mood’ and ‘fashion’ in the broadest sense.

“I predominantly photograph personalities, but fashion is increasingly part of it. We all decide every morning what we will wear that day, even if it is just a hat or a black T-shirt. Fashion is not always spelled with a capital F.” — Anton Corbijn 

Zaaloverzicht | Gallery view MOØDe, foto: Peter Tijhuis
Zaaloverzicht | Gallery view MOØDe, foto: Peter Tijhuis

Popquiz

Friday 17 may

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Date: Friday 17 May
Time: 19.30-21.30
Admission: free
Team: a team may consist of a maximum of five people
Sign up: sign up by emailing j.nanninga@cobra-museum.nl with the team name and number of people (max 5 people per team!)

Play the popquiz between and inspired by Anton Corbijn’s portraits

On Friday 17 May between 19.30 and 21.30, the pop knowledge of the teams will be tested between Anton Corbijn’s portraits. The questions are inspired by the pop artists to be found in the exhibition Anton Corbijn – MOØDe. An evening of music and art, a full bar and, above all, fun.

Come up with a catchy team name (maximum 5 persons) and sign up via e-mail.
Didn’t find a team but want to join? Sign up anyway and we will make a team for you!

Test your pop knowledge and who knows, maybe you and your team will win a nice prize!

World Beat Dance Party

Sunday 12 May

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Date: Sunday 12 May
Time: 10.30-11.30 a.m.
Admission: €5 (excluding museum entrance fee)
Language: this class will be taught in English (there will be little talking, more dancing!)
Tickets: book tickets via this link

World Beat Dance Party: a community and cultural unity movement experience

The first edition was a big success! On Sunday 12 May, the second edition of this Dance Party will take place!

Together, we will move our bodies and lift our spirits. Join this dance class to raise your heart rate, enliven your mind and connect with the community. The playlist includes music from all over the world. The choreography is easy to follow. All ages and fitness levels are welcome. Wear comfortable workout clothes and trainers. Bring water, a towel and an open heart for this event with friends, fun, Zumba and more.

Sara Tanz teaches movement classes and workshops. Her mission is to share with you the sense of joy, freedom and elation that dance has always brought her.

Cobra Pakt Uit! | Children’s tour

Sunday 21th of April

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Date: Sunday 21 April
Time: 2 pm
Cost: free (excluding museum admission)
Language: Dutch

Especially for our youngest museum visitors, there will be a children’s tour of Cobra art on Sunday 21 April.

First get creative in our CoBrA studio, open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Then a museum teacher will take you on a discovery tour of the exhibition Cobra 75: A Cry of Freedom! Parents can explore the museum on their own or join our free guided tour for adults at 2pm. A maximum of 15 children aged 5 and over can take part in the children’s tour. Want to be sure of a place? Then sign up on time at the assembly point next to the information desk on the ground floor.