Future
Pass - From Asia to the World
'Future Pass' demonstrates an international movement in art
which uses a visual language inspired by animation and comics. The
two words are combined to give the style its name: 'Animamix'.
Animamix artists draw on popular art and comic strips in order to
comment on contemporary society. Their other source of inspiration
is the Chinese philosophy of yin and yang: of keeping the universe
in balance. The narrative character of animamix art is also
Asiatic. Perpetually youthful cartoon heroes do battle for a
liveable planet, while silent individuals tell stories of their
survival in a globalised society.
The artworks are exhibited under six themes
East - West
Past - Future
Yin - Yang
Universal - Individual
Virtual - Real
Cosplay
Theme
Animamix links itself with traditions from the past as well as
traditions from East and West. The art is a confrontation and a
fusion, resulting in a rebirth of a world where old conflicts are
resolved. A virtual world blends with the real world, and a story
laden with symbolism unfolds in an art form compatible with our
daily experience of the computer screen: colourful and with a range
of choices expressed in visual codes that facilitate interaction
among artists and between them and the audience.
The Wereldmuseum's antique artworks tell much the same story: of
sacred rhythms, of the universe, and about norms for living that
have been laid down by gods and ancestors. 'Future Pass' shows us
that animamix instead places human beings, particularly young
people, at the centre. It is they who remind us of the classical
values regarding balance in the universe, to which every individual
is subordinate. The Wereldmuseum makes it possible, through two
very different art forms, to become acquainted with the same
philosophical source, the aim of which is to achieve a
qualitatively good life.
International presentation
'Future Pass' is a production of the Wereldmuseum, the Today Art
Museum in Beijing, the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts in
Taichung, and the UNEEC Culture and Education Foundation in Taipei.
It was achieved in cooperation with the Fondazione Claudio Buziol.
Curator Victoria Lu (Creative Director, Today Art Museum, Beijing)
is responsible for the exhibition's content.
Shop
The colourful catalogue that accompanies the exhibition was
written by Victoria Lu. Because the shop adapts its large
assortment for each exhibition, many items related to 'Future Pass'
will be temporarily available.
Guided tours and lectures
Every Sunday visitors can join continuous, free guided tours.
The tours begin at 1 pm for children and at 3 pm for adults.
Special arrangements can be made for groups of 15 people or more.
The Wereldmuseum is also conducting lectures and activities related
to the theme. The schedule of events can be found at
www.wereldmuseum.nl.
Opening times
Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm.
| Admission fees |
| Adults: |
€12,- |
| Children under 13: |
free |
| Holders of a museumkaart or Rotterdampas: |
free |
| Persons in groups of at least 9 paying visitors: |
€9,- |
Address:
Willemskade 25
3016 DM Rotterdam
010-2707172
www.wereldmuseum.nl
For special arrangements, contact:
010-2707190 or info@wereldmuseum.nl