Human = Non-Human

Human = Non-Human

Equals. The acknowledgement that humans are an equal part of nature and thus intertwined with all living and non-living organisms is an important principle in nature-inclusive thinking and acting. A complicating factor is the blurring boundary between humans and cyberspace. What is real? And what is not? How are we supposed to judge this, when self-directed algorithms determine part of our lives and the human body is intersected by technologies? If you are online 24/7, are you still able to establish an emotional relationship in physical life?

In the exhibition Human = Non-Human, Kazerne intertwines hope and the power of design in works that envision the boundaries between the human and non-human. As an interface between maker, work, public, environment and/or time, the works are emphasizing the urgent task to propose alternative scenarios. By showing that also in collaboration with nature and from the joy of creating, suggestions might arise that could lead to transformation. And to let you become aware and feel that we are more than just ones and zeros, yet a component of a greater whole.

Intertwining hope & the power of design

Kazerne is on a mission to incrementally contribute to the development of a nature-inclusive society. Starting from an exploratory approach, and through the power of design, the organization aims to accelerate the transition from a parasitic in to a symbiotic society. The question is always what could be the next hopeful step. With a responsible deployment of human and non-human capital, awareness of the entanglement of everything and everyone, and attention to emerging technologies as well as ancient crafts, indigenous theories, parallel perspectives and speeds.

Critical, also to ourselves and the works presented, we acknowledge the struggle in everyday reality, while calling for more radical choices. Away from linear and mono thinking and acting. Even in a more humble position, with nature as our ally, we can continue to create and consume. The harmony between humans and non-humans as a starting point offers hope and inspiration tackle the challenges of our time. By heart and head.

Welcome to the world of Kazerne

Kazerne calls on you to step out of your virtual bubble and to slow down for a bit while being wondered by the hopeful design. Come and take a look, come for dinner, drinks or even to sleep and get inspired!

Featuring: 9+1 (Youichi Sakamoto, Yuko Sakamoto), Kiki Astner, Back to the Flax (Primo Arets, Guilain Delanoue, Mika Fuchs, Emeliet Grond, Filip Kubiny, Fabio Lucietto, Monique Colomb Simon, Elisabeth Teje Duis, Linde van Vlijmen, Lucas van Vuuren, Shell Yang), Emma Batsheva & Basia Pruszyńska, Aga Blonska, Candyconverters (Ida van Esch), Liselotte Cobelens, Collective paper Aesthetics (Noa Haim), EE Exclusives, Luca Izarin, Sean Malkides, Iris Nijenhuis, Phlox van Oppen, Daan Overgaag, Terese Pape, Studio Roex (Nic Roex), Roots Foundation by Simone van Esch (Machiel Hopman, Claudy Jongstra, Thomas Libertiny, Theo Rekelhof, Diana Scherer), Tom Schoonhoven, Zheyuan Zhanng