Under the soft spring sun, amidst the lush greens of Het Twiske, Lentekabinet not only presents their music program but also showcases a variety of artworks by local and international artists. As a partner, de Brakke Grond curated a portion of the Arts and Culture program. Through bold installations, artists and collectives at Lentekabinet explore concepts such as connection, growth, and community, inspiring dreams, dance, and discovery.
Between the trees and the various stages of the festival, you'll discover a wide range of artist flags from the archive of the Ghent collective 019, or you can step into David Bernstein's Fiat Multipla converted into a sauna.
There's much more to explore: engage in conversation at the artwork "Grassroots" (2024) by Farida Sedoc, delve into the Y2K world of Nelly Dansen, be enchanted by drag queen TAYCE in Joseph Wilson's work, and discover the vibrant colors in a monumental mural by Kenneth Letsoin.
Artists' flags from the archive of 019
Flags are a given at most festivals; they have the ability to connect, to announce something, give a warning or unite people. But who creates these signs and what stories do they tell? Since 2016, a Ghent-based artist collective 019 has invited artists to create flags for their massive flagpole. This pole, probably the largest in Europe, became a kind of mobile exhibition space. At Lentekabinet, more than twenty different flags from the archives of 019 will pop up all over the festival terrain.
David Bernstein, Saunra
Questions of connection and contemplation are central in the practice of David Bernstein. For Saunra (2017) the artist turned his Fiat Multipla into a cozy sauna: from a mobile vehicle that fits a whole family, to a space for warmth, relaxation, and healing. Take a seat, warm up and listen to the music of Sun Ra. With this humorous work, Bernstein creates a small, mobile sanctuary. A comforting space to briefly escape the chaos of the world.
About Lentekabinet
Lentekabinet, the spring festival by Dekmantel, returns to Het Twiske on May 18th and 19th. Amongst the trees of the nature reserve north of Amsterdam, you'll encounter exciting new names, extraordinary live acts, and surprising collaborations. Collaborations between artists, but also with local organizers Kanaal40 and Job Jobse's Strangelove, who curated various stages.
Leave your winter blues behind and discover amidst a music program filled with warm house, futuristic pop, and psychedelic bass, fluttering art, steamy installations, and video works. In the mild spring sunshine, all your senses will be stimulated at Lentekabinet.
