21/09/2025
Now on view: The Mantanani Project by Jan Schilthuizen
Centered on Mantanani, a small island off the coast of Borneo where Schilthuizen grew up, this exhibition traces both the beauty and fragility of its coral reef. Once vibrant, the reef now shows signs of rapid decline. The two-part video installation contrasts its life in 2022 with its state today, shifting from a meditation on beauty to an urgent call for protection.
Beyond the exhibition, The Mantanani Project fuels real work on the island. Through his eyewear brand Essential Glasses, the project funds plastic cleanups on the island with bigger plans for local restoration efforts.
Official opening event:
Friday, 10 October
19:00 - 21:30
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