The May/June issue gives way to a new 20-something list, featuring visual artists, photographers, art collectives, dancers, musicians and much more. Twenty people who are a representation of young society in Belgium, a generation ready to rule our world. Let us introduce you to the faces you didn’t realise you wanted to meet!
Kevin Kotahunyi
curator, lives somewhere in Belgium, under 30
How would you describe what you do?
Connecting the actors from the arts and policies, including areas outside the creative landscape.
What are you currently busy with?
Simultaneously (co)curating multiple group shows with Magali Elali and four solo shows including Dodi Espinosa, Henri Laurent, Samuel Lemba and Shahrnaz Javid.
Anything planned for the future?
(Re)drawing the landscape.
Nickname(s) people have given you?
Duracell.
Any new habits?
More reading, more thinking and recently felt the urge to learn a new craft: floor layer.
What’s your daily routine like?
Feed my cats; floor laying training; emails then smoke; Netflix and create or chill.
The weirdest dream you’ve had?
Forgetting my dreams
What artists are you listening to?
Pharaoh Sanders, Alice Coltrane, Fela Kuti, Alfa Mist and Matthew Halsall.
Favourite memory?
The future.
What advice would you give your younger/older self?
Be the person you needed when you were younger.
Favourite emoji?
🪂🤎
Cutest desire you have?
Buying a tropical island.
Love of your life?
My partner, brothers & sisters, nature, music and art.
Biggest personal change since last year?
More energised.
How did last year change your perspective?
Plans can change, but the vision is still the same.
Are you a nostalgic person?
Ask my sisters.
Photos shot by @seanvanechelpoel
Upcoming Please Add Color exhibition:
The kids are alright pt.1 @keen\_antwerp, 13-16 May
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