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Not my Knowledge: Painting workshop "What I carry with me"

With artist Gabriela Akyea

What traditions, stories and forms of knowledge did you grow up with that you rarely see reflected in books or official histories? And how do these shape who you are today? In this painting workshop, you’ll explore these questions through art.
Date
30 June 2026
Time
17:00 -19:00
Location
BG 3
Room
VOX-POP (ground floor)
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In “What I carry with me” you will work creatively with both personal and collective memories. Heritage and identity are at the heart of this workshop: you’ll reflect on the knowledge, rituals and stories you carry, and translate them into visual art. Step by step, you’ll turn individual and shared experiences into a painting or mixed-media work.

Participation is free, but due to limited capacity we advise you to book your spot in advance. Doors are open at 16.30 and the workshop lasts until 19.00. Location: VOX-POP, binnengasthuisstraat 9. The workshop is in English and in Dutch.

Gabriela Akyea (workshop host)

The workshop is led by Gabriela Akyea, an Amsterdam-based Ghanaian-Dutch self-taught artist, creative freelancer and educator whose work is featured in the exhibition. Working at the intersection of art, education and social impact, she focuses on identity, connection and the themes of life. Through her project Our Treasures she uses art to explore questions that connect us at our core, creating space for different perspectives to exist side by side and for dialogue to unfold naturally.

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BG 3

Room VOX-POP (ground floor)
Binnengasthuisstraat 9
1012 ZA Amsterdam