Art. Community. Diversity.
07/03/2024 • 19:30-24:00 • Free
07/03/2024 • 19:30-24:00 • Free
During Antwerp Art Weekend, The Constant Now showcases the work of four intriguing artists from different parts of the world, all working with film. Each day features a new film, ranging from artist films to documentaries, screened continuously and accompanied by live conversations with the makers.
Ndayé Kouagou, Rosine Mbakam, Kevin Osepa, and Brahim Tall, each with their unique approach, push the boundaries of film by representing and centering people of color (POC), reclaiming visual and narrative sovereignty. This event is not just about the films, but also about the conversations and the collective reflection they inspire, especially within institutional frameworks that (cl)aim to be inclusive.
The Constant Cinema is commissioned by Antwerp Art Weekend, curated and moderated by Magali Elali, founder of The Constant Now.
Thursday, 16 May 2024
BRAHIM TALL
‘TUKULEUR’
2022, 16 min, Talk: 14:00 - 15:00
'Tukuleur' portrays a character (portrayed by Stanley Ollivier) of mixed ethnicities navigating Western society. Hair, posture, and skin color shift, reflecting representations from art history and pop culture. This ever-changing character exposes how our gaze interprets different bodies. The film explores the consequences of these gazes on personal growth, oscillating between acceptance and otherness. The character struggles to find their place, rocking between conforming and rejecting societal norms, trying to find a pose that fits but ultimately breaking under its weight.
Brahim Tall (°1993 in Belgium) is a visual artist who explores body, identity, and politics. Raised in a Belgian/Dutch/Senegalese household, his work questions his societal role. Graduating with high honors from LUCA School of Arts, his debut film, 'Tukuleur,' earned a Wildcard from the Flemish Audiovisual Fund (VAF).
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TALK + SHOW:
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Panellists: Déborah Claire (Dis Mon Nom), Sofia Dati (Beursschouwburg), Laura Nsengiyumva (artist)
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Moderator: Magali Elali (Artistic Director, The Constant Now)
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Artists: Günbike Erdemir, Diego Herman, Shen Ozdemir, Souhaila Maalem, Kapinga Muela Kabeya, Brahim Tall, Fatemeh Towhidloo, and Diane Marie Uwase
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Production: Fatemeh Towhidloo
Friday, April 19:
12:45: Doors open + free lunch
13:00 - 15:00: Panel talk 1
20:00 - 22:00: Panel talk 2
13:00 – 22:00: Show by POC POC artists
Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21
11:00 - 18:00: Show by POC POC artists
Speakers
Leana Boven (curator), Marie Gomis-Trezise (gallerist) and Guy Woueté (artist)
Moderator
Magali Elali (artistic director The Constant Now)
Artists
Fareed Aziz, Günbike Erdemir, Diego Herman, Kapinga Muela Kabeya, Fatemeh Towhidloo, and Diane Marie Uwase
DJ: Brahim Tall
Production: Fatemeh Towhidloo
Timeline
19:30: Doors open. Show and live performance by POC POC artists
20:00-22:00: Talk
22:00-24:00: Party with Brahim Tall