MILK
Would you like something to eat or drink? You are welcome in our own MILK café.
Please note: this event has already taken place
Dit programma kan je bezoeken met een ticket/polsbandje voor de Museumnacht.
Visit our Qalb Mahmood exhibition during Museumnacht!
On November 2, during Museumnacht, Melkweg Expo opens its doors for a very special evening. Immerse yourself in the intriguing world of Qalb Mahmood, an exhibition by Abdulaziz Al-Hosni, presented in collaboration with WePresent by WeTransfer and Melkweg Expo. In Qalb Mahmood, Aziz challenges traditional views on masculinity and the strict gender norms that sometimes define Omani culture. Through his lens, he invites viewers to rethink the fluidity of identity, offering a more inclusive and dynamic perspective. By celebrating freedom and embracing vulnerability, Aziz’s work transcends conventional narratives, revealing the complex nuances of masculinity and love.
Aziz explores these themes within a futuristic, utopian context, encouraging viewers to reconsider the "authentic self" and the fluidity of gender roles, validating alternative perspectives and self-representations.
For Museumnacht, we have curated a special program. Enjoy music, a Q&A session, and write a love letter to yourself.
Q&A with Haroon Ali x Aziz
We invite you to pause and reflect on who you are and embrace that person with love. You can do so by joining the Q&A with Aziz, led by Haroon Ali. =Haroon Ali is an award-winning journalist and writer from Amsterdam. He writes for De Volkskrant and Noordhollands Dagblad. His books ‘Half’ and ‘Spectrum’ explore Dutch-Pakistani identity and queer diversity. His documentary ‘Het M-woord’ on homosexuality in Muslim communities won De Tegel, the top Dutch journalism award. Haroon is also a public speaker on identity and inclusion.
Photobooth
Have your photo taken inside a large heart in one of Aziz's artworks!
Workshop: How to write a love letter to yourself
Leendert Vooijce will guide you on a heartfelt journey to write a letter to yourself. A letter where you learn to embrace that one challenging side of yourself, be a little kinder to yourself, or simply put yourself in the spotlight of self-love. From this place of self-compassion, it becomes easier to extend kindness to others as well.
At our Milk Café, treat yourself to Arabic snacks and drinks, and show yourself some love.
This program has been made possible by the Mondriaan Fund.
Program
- 20:00 - 20:30 Q&A with Aziz, hosted by Haroon Ali
- All night: Art, dj-tunes, Arab bites & drinks, photobooth, write a love letter to yourself, T-shirts with a print from Aziz
Music will be taken care of by Karim Flores Afifi, known as Baba Chulo, and DJ Nadim.
Baba Chulo is a Dominican-Egyptian DJ based in Amsterdam. Raised in Amsterdam South East, he has worked with brands like Daily Paper, Levi’s, Adidas, and Hugo Boss. With a background in fashion and media, he brings a unique style to his music, specializing in sounds from the Latin Caribbean and Arab world, aiming to spread positive vibes and get people dancing.
DJ Nadim, a Dutch Palestinian, creates a distinctive sound grounded in his passion for Hip-Hop. Drawing from his diverse background, he blends genres to showcase his heritage while delivering an engaging experience. With a focus on having a great time, Nadim connects with his audience through lively and uplifting sets.