As we approach Zinneke’s 25th anniversary, we warmly invite you to join us for a few days of thoughtful discussions on some themes that are close to our hearts, from 2 to 6 December 2024.
Over the past 25 years, Zinneke has established its place in the socio-cultural and artistic landscape of Brussels. The Parade has grown into an unmissable event, and the MaZui production centre is becoming an increasingly prominent meeting and creation space in the Northern Quarter.
For Zinneke, this is the ideal moment to share and discuss some issues with the people who surround us: artists, partners, and friends. Through roundtable discussions, debates, and expert interventions, we will delve deeper into various themes such as the connection between Zinneke and MaZui, the role of public space in artistic creations, collaboration with our partners, the accessibility of the project, the parade as a contemporary art form, the dynamics between art and folklore, and the social role of Zinneke.
Detailed Programme:
Monday 2/12 14h – 17h: Zinneke and MaZui walking conversations
followed by a snack and drink
What: During an interactive tour where we engage in conversation and get inspired by the spaces of MaZui, we will determine together the future role of the building.
- What makes MaZui so special?
- How can we strengthen the unique aspects of MaZui in line with Zinneke’s core values and objectives?
- What role does MaZui play in artistic co-creation and bringing people together?
- How do we ensure that what happens outside is also felt inside, and vice versa?
- What role does MaZui play in the neighbourhood, and how can we strengthen the bond with local residents?
For whom: Everyone who wants to think about the role of MaZui in the story of Zinneke, and especially for all actors active in the Northern Quarter.
Monday 2/12 18h-20h: Parade as an artistic format panel discussion
preceded by a snack and drink
Moderation: Audrey Leboutte
What: During this panel discussion, we invite artists Chris Verdonck (A Two Dogs Company), Simona Denicolai (Denicolai & Provoost, Petticoat Government, Salamba drums), Francesca Chiaicchio (ILPALINSESTO), Natacha Belova (Sisypholia), Milan Emmanuel (Detours festival) and others to reflect on possible formats for being present in public space.
- What are the artistic qualities of a parade?
- Why is this form interesting for co-creative projects aimed at meeting, collective imagination, and urbanity?
- What role does public space play in artistic work?
- What are the experiences with public space as a place for expression, individual or collective, performative or not, walking or standing still, for short or long periods?
- What other formats are possible and fit within Zinneke’s vision and mission?
For whom: Everyone who wants to think about how Zinneke claims its artistic place in public space.
Thursday 5/12 14h-17h: 1001 ways to create Zinneke roundtable discussions
followed by a snack and drink
Moderation: Meike De Roest
Panel: Jan Vromman (videast), Simona Denicolai (Petticoat Government), Celia Dessardo & Israel Alonso (Dia de Muertos Marolles), Fabrice Laurent (L’Eden, Charleroi)
What: There are many ways to create Zinneke. We list them for you and refine in roundtable discussions the role that Zinneke plays and can play for the residents of Brussels:
- Which existing partnerships emphasize Zinneke’s core values and objectives?
- Which future partnerships can strengthen Zinneke’s core values and objectives?
- What support and guidance should Zinneke offer its partners?
For whom: Everyone who wants to think about Zinneke’s existing and future partnerships, and especially the partners, artists, and residents who have participated or wish to participate.
Thursday 5/12 18h-20h: Zinneke, between art and folklore? discussions & debate
preceded by a snack and drink
What: We invite experts to reflect on art and folklore and to debate Zinneke’s role within this spectrum.
- What is Zinneke’s role in terms of intangible heritage, rituals, and folklore?
- Is the Zinneke Parade a modern interpretation of folklore?
- Do co-creative processes and encounters in public space lead to the formation of folklore?
- What place does folklore have within Zinneke?
- What place does Zinneke have in the folklore landscape of Brussels?
For whom: Everyone who wants to think about what exactly is folklore and is Zinneke part of this, or not.
Thursday 5/12 20h-21h40: Screening « Quand les géants meurent / Als reuzen sterven » VOSTFR (1h39m)
We will end the evening with the film by director Jan Vromman who will introduce the film.
In ‘Als reuzen sterven’ three generations delve into the world of processions, parades, both old and new, traditional celebrations, carnivals, and even protests. If public space celebrations fascinate you, this documentary is for you! The street is the mother of democracy.
Click here to register by 28/11 9:00. Spots are limited!