Opening Exhibition - Sacred
with live music by Vincent Janse & Artist talk by Sebastien Boko
We warmly invite you to join us for the opening of our newest group exhibition, Sacred on Saturday, 27 June 2026 at 15h00 at OpenArtExchange, Hoogstraat 85, Schiedam. The exhibition will be on view until August 16th, 2026.
We will have the chance to have the presence of the artist, Sebastien Boko, who will present share insights into his work and artistic practice. The opening will also feature a live performance by schiedam guitarist, Vincent Janse, who will perform original compositions and reimagined covers inspired by the themes of the exhibition. Janse brings many years of international stage experience, including performances with his band Vinnie's Vice. His single, First Flood, recorded in Schiedam, will be also available for sale in the gallery.
Sacred presents a selection of new works by established and emerging contemporary African artists. The exhibition explores what remains meaningful and sacred in a world shaped by uncertainty, rapid change, and growing social and ecological instability. Through distinct visual languages and a variety of media, ranging from collage and textile works to semi-abstract sculptures, each artists invite viewers to consider how spiritual, cultural, and emotional values continue to endure and evolve in contemporary life.
Brandersfeesten Selection Sneakpeak
Fragility Series - 16, 2026
Marcel Kpoho | Assembly of tire stripes and mixed media | 43x30x40 cm
Dialogue Series - 33, 2020
Benjamin Deguenon | Acrylic and concealer on paper | 25 x 32 cm
Inconnus connue inconnus II, 2023
Syl Loko | Nails, acrylic on plywood | 30x19cm
Nature rechauffée 6, 2025
Richard Laté Lawson-Body Acrylic on board | 29,6 x 21 cm