Living Room Session at Felix Meritis #5

Welcome to the Living Room Sessions

Take a seat in the living room as moderator Shaquille Shaniqua Joy guides you through an evening with a memory meditation by artist Sandy Van den Brink, the screening of ‘Subtle Rush Volume 1’ (2023), a visual mixtape by artist and director Tarona and an inspiring performance piece by artist Kairo Fumilayo Edward. Start your weekend well on the 12th of April and allow yourself to be present while getting inspired by film, meditation, art and conversation.

Memory

Memory can be defined as the process of receiving information from the world around us, processing it, storing it and later recalling that information. We share a collective memory of cultural and historical moments and smaller events, for instance, in our families. Interestingly, our individual recollection of said memories can differ from the people around us.

Some of us cherish specific objects that become symbols of our memory, while others might try to work through or overcome negative memories we wish could be forgotten. Why do we remember certain events vividly, as if they took place yesterday, while others slowly fade? What role does archiving play, and how does our memory affect our future? We’ll explore this varied subject through different mediums, including meditation, film, performance and conversations.  

The living room as a metaphor

The living room is a metaphor for a place that radiates intimate, familiar, warm and welcoming energy and a space where people come together. It unites the art hanging on the walls, the music that one might play or listen to, the movies you watch, and the conversations with others in the space. The Living Room Session brings all of these aspects together in an evening of inspiration, curated and hosted by Shaquille Shaniqua Joy at Felix Meritis.  

Would you like to attend this program but do not have the means to pay for a ticket? Send an email to info@felixmeritis.nl, and we will work it out together.