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Exhibition Thinking Hands
As technology increasingly seems to be thinking, deciding and acting, the lens-media exhibition Thinking Hands asks what the body actually still knows. What remains of the knowledge that cannot be digitised, that cannot be conveyed via a screen, and that arises solely from the interaction between hand and material?
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Workshop Ink Your Online Identity door The Hmm
Every swipe, click, and like you make online is tracked and stored. Big tech companies use this data to build a system that claims to know you and presents it as your identity. But how closely does that identity match who you really are? In this workshop, you'll explore with The Hmm, a platform for internet culture, whether your online identity is the same as your offline self. Who are you when no one is watching? Design a temporary tattoo of your online alter ego. Does the image on your arm match the way you see yourself?
19.00-21:30
THEA in Niemeyer
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DJ Begane Grond
At Noorderlicht in Niemeyer, you can listen to Begane Grond, the alias of Noorderlicht educator Yvonne Blaauw. In this set, she brings a selection of experimental electronic sounds from the 80s to the 808s. Expect quirky breaks, ambient textures and offbeat rhythms that move between the abstract and the dancefloor.
19.00-21:00
THEA in Niemeyer
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The Great Household Competition
How quickly can you empty a laundry basket? Can you get a shirt perfectly wrinkle-free? And who will come out on top? Put your skills to the test during The Great Noorderlicht Household Competition. Try asking AI. But when it comes to ironing, folding laundry, or peeling potatoes, we humans are still faster, and we do it without even thinking. Under the watchful eye of referee drag queen Lola Lasagne, you’ll compete in a series of household challenges. And unlike at home, there are great prizes to be won here! Be on time, because the competitions start SHARP. Just ask Lola.
19.30-19.40, 20.00-20.10 & 20.25-20.35
THEA in Niemeyer
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DJ aotp
aotp navigates across various realms of sound, keeping an approach of curiosity as a common thread in how she explores these. Elements found in her sets often stem from dub and include bass, broken beats and playfulness. She reshaped her relationship to music by converging classical knowledge with the electronic music scene, has recently joined the programming team of Relate Radio and has played at events like Kopjek, Oost, and Paradigm.
21.00-23:30
THEA in Niemeyer
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Date a work of art
Take a break from the buzz of Museumnacht and go on a date with an artwork from the Thinking Hands exhibition, together with Noorderlicht guide Yasmin Hasan. Look closely, ask questions, discover new perspectives, and engage in conversation about what the artwork evokes in you. No prior knowledge is needed, just curiosity and an open mind. To truly meet the artwork, you’ll take on a short challenge with the group that connects to the work. This way, you don’t just experience the artwork with your mind, but also through your body.
21.00-21.10, 21.50-22.00, 22.35-22.45 & 23.20-23.30
THEA in Niemeyer
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Workshop palmistry
What do your hands reveal about you? During this short workshop, palm reader Samiera will introduce you to the world of palmistry. Discover the lines, shapes, and stories hidden in your hands, and learn to look at your own body in a new way. A playful encounter with your hands, inspired by the Thinking Hands exhibition, where we explore how much knowledge and meaning is held within our hands.
21.15-21.45, 22.00-22.30 & 22.45-23.15
THEA in Niemeyer