The exhibition Right to the Night offers a more meditative yet activist perspective on what the night can represent in urban spaces. It proposes the night as a magical realm where we can more easily disconnect from the pressures of daytime such as productivity and conformity—a space to relax, dream of alternative realities and form the communities to make them happen.

Through the works of the selected artists, the exhibition encourages viewers to reflect on their own identities at night and consider taking a more active role in nightlife. It aims to shift the view of nighttime from a space of escapism to a vital source of energy that we all shape and contribute to together.

This exhibition emerges out of the programme series Nocturnal Dialogues, organized at VOX-POP, which aims to open up the discussion about how nighttime changes our cities and how life at night can become more inclusive. This exhibition is kindly supported by the AFK (Amsterdam Funds for the Arts).

Featured artists: Gabi Brunhoso, Mesin Slat (Oji Nauli) & Halar Soomro & Thu Van Nguyen & Lima Silitonga, Ninji Nada, Shifra Osorio Whewell (Fishra) & Corrie de Gelder, Tiberiu-Mihail Cimpoeru

About the opening programme

Join us during the opening where we will have two additional programme parts:

19.30 Sundown ritual with Meggy Pepelanova. Prepare to leave the day behind!

Meggy is a game designer based in Amsterdam. She is passionate about creating meaningful ways of coming together, and the power of play to create transformative experiences.

20:00 TULALIT, Mesin Slat (Oji Nauli) premiers 4 homemade tracks blending the sonic worlds of south east asia with club music
To close off his freshman year of DJ-ing, a year of consistent pushing of the “funkot” agenda, playing from illegal queer raves to big clubs - in this multimedia performance he highlights where this all came from: the bedroom, the friends, and the internet.

DJ’s and drinks!

Please RSVP below if you want to attend the opening night on 26 September between 19:00 and 21:00. Spots are limited. Entrance is free! 

Practical details
The exhibition will be on view between 26 September and 11 October.
Opening hours: Monday - Friday, between 11.00 and 17.00