The exhibition Foreign Land explores the complex subject of migration through the eyes of artists with personal migration histories. In a time of conflicts, wars, and a perceived loss of connection, Foreign Land seeks to foster empathy, openness, and solidarity. On Saturday, 18 January 2025, the gallery will have extended opening hours, with guided tours offered throughout the day by our enthusiastic hosts.
The exhibition serves as a counterbalance to the current heated societal debate, where the human perspective often gets overshadowed. Why do people journey across continents? What does it mean to be uprooted or to live between different cultures?
Art and Science
Artists Susanne Khalil Yusef, Benjamin Li, Anthony Ngoya, and Abul Hisham present works that make the experiences of migration tangible. Scientists from various disciplines respond to these artworks and share their perspectives as part of a public programme. While art provides space for human experiences, science approaches the theme with objectivity. By combining artistic and scientific perspectives, Foreign Land aims to offer a constructive contribution to the migration debate. At Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam—one of the most diverse universities in the Netherlands—it is particularly important to continue fostering nuanced discussions on this topic.
The exhibition runs until 28 March 2025. For more information about the artworks and the public programme, visit: artsciencegallery.nl.
