Welkom Today Studio - Paradox : Paradox

Do we live in separate worlds? Can we accept segregation in our societies?

These questions are central to Welkom Today Studio, taking place in the lobby of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September from 10.00 – 12.00.

Guided by photographer Lebohang Tlali, students from South African and Dutch schools will run a photo studio, taking portraits of Stedelijk Museum visitors and asking them to share their views on segregation in society. Through their portrait, visitors will cast a vote for one of three statements that deal with living in separate worlds.

Pop-up photo studio

21 Sep 2019 - 22 Sep 2019, 10.00 - 12.00

Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam

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