Art is our first language. Even while we are closed for renovations, our programming continues. You will find our art programmes at off-site locations throughout the year and on the digital platform The Couch. The permanent installations in Het HEM will remain open to the public after the renovation.
Our music programme focuses on experimental ways of making, presenting and experiencing sound in the building through listening sessions, live performances and musical artist-in-residence programmes. During renovations, we organise music programmes at off-site locations and on the digital platform The Couch.
Het HEM loves books. During your visit, come lose yourself in the library's rich selection.
The building's industrial design and our experimental art programme bring ambience and meaning to every event.
Situated in a former munitions factory, Het HEM is a new home for contemporary culture.
The entrance for this programme is free of charge, except for Arno Schuitemaker's ‘If You Could See Me Now' you need tickets
The ADE programme starts with a panel talk with Bogomir Doringer, Alyson Sillon and Vinca Petersen. They will talk about how dance & rave culture influences their work.
After the talk, we’re hosting a screening of the film ‘The Sun Has No Shadow’ by Rebecca Salvadori. In this film, Salvadori reflects on intimacy, community and liminality in contemporary London rave scenes.
Panelguest, artist and performer Alyson Sillon later presents her performance; Before/After “Kemetic Techno Ceremony”. Alyson Sillon shows how meditation, warm-up routines and techno dance merge together in an almost ritualistic manner. Her installation Before/After is currently on view at the Sweet Harmony exhibition in our basement (which you can visit during the ADE programme). w/ performers; Lisa Tabord, Joel Harder & Alyson Sillon and is accompanied by live DJ: Liane.
Next up is Arno’s Schuitemaker's well-known performance called ‘If You Could See Me Now', which starts at 20h30.
To end the day in the right way, Vinyl distributor and webshop One Eye Witness will host a party in the Dynamic Range Music Bar in the basement of our building.
Lineup: Hylke Orpheu the Wizard Rey Colino
There will be a shuttle service from and to Centraal Station, provided by our weekend neighbours, Secret Project Festival. You can buy return tickets on their webpage here
12:00 Het HEM open, Sweet Harmony: Out Of The Underground
16:00 Talk/Panel, Rave Culture as breeding ground for multidisciplinary creative expression.
17:00 Screening Rebecca Salvadori: The Sun Has No Shadow
17:30 Performance Alyson Sillon: BEFORE/AFTER
18:30 Visit our exhibition DETAIL and dinner break
20:30 Arno Schuitemaker: If You Could See me Now
21:30 Drinks & party w/ One Eye Witness
00:00 Close