2020 – ongoing, lecture performance
Music: Benne Dousselaere – Feedback: Matthias Velle – Supported by: Arts Centre Vooruit
During six years, I worked on the imagination of urban development and the co-creation of public space. I did research in the streets, presented documentary shows in vacant buildings, set up local neighbourhood workspaces and built public installations, together with diverse residents. The entire working process is reflected in the book (Dis)placed interventions: Making public space in urban landscapes (2019).
In an intimate lecture performance, I bring the book to life: I talk about the slow start of each participatory project, about the many surprises along the way and about what is left behind when the work seems to be finished.
The performance is intended for a small audience: a maximum of 10 people sitting around the table with me. From students and professionals in urban planning, the arts or community work to those interested in inspiring forms of cooperation.
With few means, I transform the classroom, meeting room or living room into a place that turns out to be bigger than we thought.
Tour
2021, Gent, kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER
2021, Gent, de Koer
2022, Amsterdam, Frascati Theater
2022, Groningen, Grand Theatre
2022, Antwerpen, Monty
2023, Oostende, Chambres d’O Festival
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Time
Duration 90 min (+ aftertalk)
On demand: morning / afternoon / evening
Audience
Max 10 people, Age 16+
Technical
Setup 30 min, no technicians required
Adaptable to different spaces
1 large table + 11 chairs available
1 small table + coffee/tea for the group
Interview met Elly Van Eeghem door Ronald Verhaegen (De Grote Post, 2023
Op vraag van kunstencentrum KAAP maakte ik in 2021 samen met muzikant Benne Dousselaere een podcast, op basis van fragmenten uit de tafelvoorstelling: