The exhibition In Frequencies We Cannot Name: Language, Sound, Silence, curated by Rita Ouédraogo, opens at the Brakke Grond in Amsterdam on 7 March 2026.
The exhibition brings together the work of 16 artists from Mu.ZEE's collection in a new context, firing new perspectives. With her selection, Ouédraogo aims to explore how language, sound and silence function as carriers of power, history and resistance. The opening marks the start of a polyphonic public programme, which unfolds in three parts over the duration of the exhibition.
The programme provides space for multiple perspectives and non-dominant forms of knowledge transfer, in which listening, resonance and opacity are central. In this context, De Brakke Grond works closely with the Warmoes Biennial, an initiative that brings art and performance to the (semi-)public spaces of the city centre, celebrating its rich history, cultural richness, diversity and resilience together with residents, organisations and visitors.
The opening of the exhibition follows the Warmoes Biennial's festive opening parade ‘Through The Neighbourhood’.
The exhibition brings works by Younes Baba-Ali, Sammy Baloji, Saddie Choua, Joris Ghekiere, Roland Gunst, Randa Maroufi, Jacqueline Mesmaeker, Jean Katambayi Mukendi, Maryam Najd, Grace Ndiritu, Otobong Nkanga, Léonard Pongo, Lázara Rosell Albear, Pascale Marthine Tayou, Pei-Hsuan Wang and Patrick Gaël Wokmeni to Amsterdam.
Free admission
