Last chance! Renarrative: Group Expo by The Constant Now
Which stories have been lost throughout history, and how can we reimagine them to shape the future? In Renarrative, six artists explore these questions. Through video, painting, and installations, they give space to underrepresented narratives inspired by personal memories, experiences, and cultural identity. The exhibition is based on Critical Fabulation, a method developed by Saidiya Hartman, a scholar in African American studies. This approach combines historical research, critical theory, and storytelling to fill in the gaps of the past. Hartman focuses on lives erased by archives and uncovers the underlying systems. Similarly, the artists bring personal and collective histories back to life. The labyrinthine design invites visitors to rediscover these stories and to view the past, present, and future through a new lens.
The Constant Now is a nonprofit arts organization founded in 2021 by curator and art historian Magali Elali to support and promote visual artists of color in Belgium. We are dedicated to inclusivity and addressing the underrepresentation of POC artists by creating visibility through exhibitions, talks, and mentoring. Our goal is to cultivate sustained career development while shifting perspectives within institutions. Operating nomadically, we partner with institutions across Belgium and collaborate internationally to reshape the artistic landscape and create a more inclusive environment.
FEATURING:
Kevin Osepa
Lou Cocody-Valentino
Randa Maroufi
Joseph Thabang Palframan
Imge Özbilge
Badi Rezzak
More information about the artists can be found here.
Curated by The Constant Now – Magali Elali
Spatial Design: Olivier Goethals
Graphic Design: KEEN
Contact: hello@theconstantnow.com
OPENING TIMES: This exhibition runs from 21 March till 6 April, from Thursday till Sunday, (check times in our agenda)
SPECIAL DATES:
20 March – festive opening! – 17:00-20:00
26 March – POC POC who’s there? A Manifesto – 20:00-21:30
28 March – Kunstavond XL with MAMA, V2, MELLY and WORM – 18:00-23:00
6 April – closing day – 15:00-19:00