Cultuurhaven: Unlocking International Law

• Date: 13 March
• label.tijd 18:30 - 22:00
• Location: West Den Haag

Unlocking international law: An evening of art, music, and conversation

Have you ever wondered how international law shapes your world? Join us for an evening of inspiring art, moving music, thought-provoking poetry, and lively discussions as we explore these powerful forces in a new light. This special event, “Unlocking international law”, co-organised by the Asser Institute and the KABK, brings together artists, legal experts, and you for an engaging exploration of justice, at a time where the international legal order is severely under pressure.

Preliminary programme:

18.30 – 19.30

Registrations open Visit the exhibition Lens on law: Edges of proximity

19.30 – 19.35

Opening speech by Christophe Paulussen (Asser Institute)

19.35 – 20.00

Keynote by Sofia Stolk (VU Amsterdam) ‘Law in the eye of the beholder: how visuals shape our world order’

20.00 – 20.15

Live music by Miray and Cas

20.15 – 20.30

Break and interactive art

20.30 – 20.40

Poetry recital by Sena Aydin

20.40 - 21.30

Talk show: Uncut

With Carl Emilio Lewis, Stephanie Triefus, Tarik Gherbaoui (Asser Institute) and artists Salome Erni, Daria Radu, Anastasia Throskova (KABK)

21.30 – 22.00

Q & A, closing remarks, interactive session with the installation, an opportunity to revisit the exhibition, enjoy a drink and engage with the artists and researchers.

Cultuurhaven is a new platform aimed at fostering connections between city residents and the established cultural field. Through collaboration and exchange across various cultural levels, the project promotes a more inclusive, accessible, and dynamic arts sector in The Hague’s Museumkwartier. Cultuurhaven is organised by West Den Haag, located in the former US Embassy. Do you have ideas or want to learn more? Get in touch with Chloë van Diepen at chloe@westdenhaag.nl.

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