Programme opening weekend

COME CLOSER kicks off with a festive opening weekend, from Friday 7 June to Sunday 9 June. Experience different performances in Middelheim Museum and DE SINGEL, enjoy Artist Talks and other activities. Welcome!

An overview of the weekend:

Friday 07.06.2024

In Middelheim Museum
10:00 to 20:00

• - 12:00: performance Roger Hiorns, A retrospective view of the pathway (2024) 
• - 12:00: performance Ula Sickle, Relay (unplugged) (2024) 
• - 13:30: performance Roger Hiorns, Pathways (2024)
• - 15:00: performance Roger Hiorns, A retrospective view of the pathway (2024) 
• - 15:30: performance Roger Hiorns, Pathways (2024)
• - Ongoing: exhibition, wonder booklet for families with kids, food & drinks

In DE SINGEL
19:00 to 01:00 

• - 18:00 uur: vernissage of the installation You Will Find Companionship In Greener Grounds of Temitayo Ogunbiyi, with food sharing, an Artist Talk, music and hang-out (square main entrance - free upon reservation)
• - 19:00: performance Elen Braga, Bababuá (2024) (exterior facade Rode Zaal) 
• - 20:00: performance Amanda Piña, To bloom () Florecimiento (2024) (sold out) 
• - 20:40: performance Amanda Piña, To bloom () Florecimiento (2024) 
• - 21:20: performance Amanda Piña, To bloom () Florecimiento (2024) 
• - 22:00: opening party met DJ Bibi Seck (binnentuin Stynen oost)

Saturday 08.06.2024

In het Middelheim Museum
10:00 to 20:00

• - 10:00: performance Temitayo Ogunbiyi, You will make wishes for your neighbor (54 days) (2024) (free upon reservation)
• - 10:20: performance Temitayo Ogunbiyi, You will make wishes for your neighbor (54 days) (2024) (free upon reservation)
• - 11:00: Artist Talk Temitayo Ogunbiyi and Roger Hiorns (free, in the Braem Pavilion)
• - 12:00: performance Roger Hiorns, A retrospective view of the pathway (2024) 
• - 13:00: performance Kiluanji Kia Henda, While I dig into the darkness of the earth, I can see the bling of death in your eyes (2024) 
• - 14:00: performance Paul Kindersley, The Dreamer of the Forest (2024)
• - 14:00: start Open Atelier for families with kids aged 3 to 12
• - 14:00: start close-ups (free mini tours)
• - 15:00: performance Roger Hiorns, A retrospective view of the pathway (2024) 
• - 16:00: performance Paul Kindersley, The Dreamer of the Forest (2024)
• - 21:00: performances Denis Tyfus and guests, 6 Years De Nor (sold out)
• - Ongoing: exhibition, wonder booklet for families with kids, food & drinks

In DE SINGEL
19:00 to 22:00

• - 19:00: performance Elen Braga, Bababuá (2024) (buitengevel Rode Zaal) 
• - 20:00: performance Amanda Piña, To bloom () Florecimiento (2024) (book your ticket)
• - 20:40: performance Amanda Piña, To bloom () Florecimiento (2024) (book your ticket) 
• - 21:20: performance Amanda Piña, To bloom () Florecimiento (2024) (book your ticket)

Sundag 09.06.2024

In Middelheim Museum
10:00 to 20:00 uur

• - 10:00: start close-ups (free mini tours)
• - 11:00: performance Roger Hiorns, Pathways (2024)
• - 11:30: performance Paul Kindersley, The Dreamer of the Forest (2024)
• - 12:00: performance Roger Hiorns, A retrospective view of the pathway (2024) 
• - 13:00: performance Roger Hiorns, Pathways (2024)
• - 14:00: performance Paul Kindersley, The Dreamer of the Forest (2024)
• - 14:00: start Open Atelier for families with kids aged 3 to 12
• - 14:00: start walking conversation (guided tour, Dutch only) (book your ticket) 
• - 15:00: performance Roger Hiorns, A retrospective view of the pathway (2024) 
• - Ongoing: exhibition, wonder booklet for families with kids, food & drinks

In DE SINGEL
15:00 to 17:00 

• - 15:00: performance Amanda Piña, To bloom () Florecimiento (2024) (book your ticket) 
• - 15:40: performance Amanda Piña, To bloom () Florecimiento (2024) (book your ticket)
• - 16:20: performance Amanda Piña, To bloom () Florecimiento (2024) (book your ticket)