Mehraneh Atashi
Rossella Biscotti
Milena Bonilla
CPR
Anne Geene
Gluklya
Philipp Gufler
Camille Henrot
Patricia Kaersenhout
Otobong Nkanga
Ruchama Noorda
Maria Pask
Lily van der Stokker
The artists in this exhibition answer the question of the exhibition title with a resounding “YES!”. They show that the flower as a symbol can seduce, comfort, heal, adorn and distract, and find common ground in feminist affinities, queer desires and ecological solidarity. But flowers can also represent a form of oppression and censorship, a secret language, a wink and a punch all in one.
‘Is it possible to be a revolutionary and like flowers’ is an exhibition diptych with the Centraal Museum (Laurie Cluitmans and Eva Burgering) where ‘The Botanical Revolution’ is being shown simultaneously.
An extensive contextual program has been developed around the exhibitions at both locations.
With special thanks to Camille Henrot, after whose work this exhibition is titled.
The festive opening of ‘Is it possible to be a revolutionary and like flowers?’* is Thursday, September 9th from 8 pm to 10 pm at Nest.
Hereby we would like to cordially invite you to the festive opening of ‘Is it possible to be a revolutionary and like flowers?’* Thursday, September 9th at 8 – 10 pm.
Nest made the publication “Is it possible to be a revolutionary and like flowers?: A contemporary floriography”.
Doe een keer per maand mee aan een leuke workshop op woensdagmiddag, speciaal voor Verwende Nesten.
A cultural tour along artists’ initiatives, galleries and art institutions. Hoogtij takes place four times a year on Friday evenings in the city centre of The Hague.
Make your own perfume at Nest during Museumnacht and come and dance to the scents of the artworks in the exhibition ‘Is it possible to be a revolutionary and like flowers?’.
Doe een keer per maand mee aan een leuke workshop op woensdagmiddag, speciaal voor Verwende Nesten.
Tijdens de Betovering organiseert Nest twee workshops voor kinderen rondom de geheime taal van bloemen.
The Centraal Museum, Nest, and Valiz are launching their podcast series: The Botanical Revolution parallel to the exhibition project that in five chapters and themes, examines the garden as a rich source of inspiration; but also a place where the relationship between man and nature manifests itself. The first four chapters can be seen at […]
Doe een keer per maand mee aan een leuke workshop op woensdagmiddag, speciaal voor Verwende Nesten.
‘Between the lines’ is a reading café where we read and collectively discuss books, essays, poetry and articles. On 24th of November: Witches, Midwives, and Nurses.
‘Between the lines’ is a reading café where we read and collectively discuss books, essays, poetry and articles. On 25th of November: Witches, Midwives, and Nurses.
On the 8th of December from 14:30 to 16:00, you are warmly invited for an engaged brainstorming session with participating artist Gluklya within the exhibition ‘Is it possible to be a revolutionary and like flowers?’ at Nest.
On the 9th of December from 10:30-12:00, you are invited to join our screening night of Olya Korsun’s latest film ‘Blue Rose’.
Doe een keer per maand mee aan een leuke workshop op woensdagmiddag, speciaal voor Verwende Nesten.
Nest and Zaal 3 present Bloemenarrangement on 18 and 19 December. In Zaal 3 there is the theatre play Bloemenduel. Before that you can visit the exhibition ‘Is it possible to be a revolutionary and like flowers?’ at Nest.
The role of indigenous knowledge in the development of botanical gardens and the science of botany since 1492 On December 18th, 2021 at 12:00, you are welcome to attend Tinde van Andel’s lecture on “The role of indigenous knowledge in the development of botanical gardens and the science of botany since 1492” at Nest. About […]
Nest and Zaal 3 present Bloemenarrangement on 18 and 19 December. In Zaal 3 there is the theatre play Bloemenduel. Before that you can visit the exhibition ‘Is it possible to be a revolutionary and like flowers?’ at Nest.
Iedere 3e dinsdag van de maand duikt I Beg to Differ in een heet hangijzer, een nieuw fenomeen, of juist dat wat onderhuids speelt in de stad. Luister op 21 december om 20:00 naar de online editie van het programma ‘I Beg to Differ – Blooming Activism’.
