Exhibition Opening Party of ‘Presence of the Past – a European Album’

Join us for the exhibition opening party with a vibrant DJ performance, the chance to meet the talented photographers behind the exhibition, enjoy delicious drinks with friends, get creative in a photo collage workshop, contribute to a dynamic photo mosaic, and much more.
The exhibition showcases 21 documentary photography projects from across Europe, exploring the many ways Europeans connect with the past in their daily lives. From commemorating historical events to participating in re-enactments, from taking tourist selfies to degrading monuments, from digging up forgotten pasts to keeping private collections, come and discover the diverse and sometimes surprising ways people interact with history The exhibition also features works by photography students from La Cambre Art School, who challenge and expand the exhibition’s narratve through their own perspectives.
The programme
18.00 to 00.30: DJ Sets by BEA
Dance through time with a DJ set that samples decades of music, creating a groovy memory journey.Location: 1st floor, Fresco Room
18.00 to 00.30: Bar
Enjoy a free drink after cracking the “Look & Sip” game, with additional drinks available for purchase.
Bar run by Chemistry and Botanics.
Location: 1st floor, between the Fresco and Graffiti rooms.
18.00 to 00.30: Mosaic Photo Studio
Capture the moment and contribute to the bigger picture!
Location: 1st floor, Graffiti Room
18.00 to 00.30: Quiet Zone
Need a break from the hustle? Visit the Quiet Zone for a surprise activity.
Location: Ground floor, next to the shop | Cafeteria
18.30 to 22.30: Meet the Photographers
Engage with the photographers and discuss their work in the exhibition. Sofia Yala, Véronique Ellena, Petruț Călinescu, Hugo Passarello Luna, Jan Kempenaers, Elizar Veerman, Samuel Aranda & Marc Wilson will be present during the event.
Location: Ground and 1st floors | Exhibition space.
19.00 to 22.00: ‘Anachronic Landscapes’ – Photo Collage Workshop
Blend eras, mix histories, and craft unique landscapes using archival images and different elements of some photographs from 'Presence of the Past'. Let your imagination reshape time!
Workshop with Oiseaux Sans Tête.
Location: 1st floor, Fresco Room.
20.00 to 21.00: Picture It!
Get involved in a participatory photo project.
Location: Ground floor, next to the bookshop | Cafeteria
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19.00 to 22.00: ‘Anachronic Landscapes’ – Photo Collage Workshop
Blend eras, mix histories, and craft unique landscapes using archival images and different elements of some photographs from 'Presence of the Past'. Let your imagination reshape time!
Workshop with Oiseaux Sans Tête.
Location: 1st floor, Fresco Room. -
20.00 to 21.00: Picture It!
Get involved in a participatory photo project.
Location: Ground floor, next to the bookshop | Cafeteria
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19.00 to 22.00: ‘Anachronic Landscapes’ – Photo Collage Workshop
Blend eras, mix histories, and craft unique landscapes using archival images and different elements of some photographs from 'Presence of the Past'. Let your imagination reshape time!
Workshop with Oiseaux Sans Tête.
Location: 1st floor, Fresco Room. -
20.00 to 21.00: Picture It!
Get involved in a participatory photo project.
Location: Ground floor, next to the bookshop | Cafeteria