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17-25 October 2026

Baarmoedergeheimen

A fruitful dialogue about the complaints and inconveniences

Hosted by Rosanne Martens en Anna Musch

This project is now archived and was part of DDW24

Event type

Exhibition

Baarmoeder in de spotlight
Baarmoeder in de spotlight
Rosanne Martens
Through an installation, we shine a light on the shadowy sides of the uterus. The taboo surrounding complaints and discomfort is still considerable. By breaking open the conversation, sharing information in an accessible way, and engaging in dialogue, we contribute to breaking the taboo.

Inspiration

What does it mean to have an uterus for your entire life? What complaints, discomfort, and pain can it cause? The statistics on the number of people who suffer from having a uterus are significant, so why is it so rarely discussed? With these questions in mind, we started talking, reading, researching, and engaging with gynecologists and scientists. Rosanne created illustrations, and Anna built a world around them. The result is an installation that offers an accessible way to explore the lesser-known, shadowy aspects of the uterus.

Dialogue

To spark a fruitful dialogue and foster more openness, the installation also has an interactive component where visitors can share their emotions, stories, and wishes. Additionally, we will take to the streets, partly dressed in a uterus suit, to engage in conversations with both people who have a uterus and those who don't. Because that's what's most important: sharing with one another to create greater awareness and understanding.

Driven By Purpose

Baarmoedergeheimen is part of the exhibition Driven by Purpose, organized by Driving Dutch Design—a networking and professional development program created by BNO, the Dutch Design Foundation and Stichting Stokroos. Anna Musch and Rosanne Martens were both selected for this program last year, marking the starting point of their collaboration. Visiting this group exhibition offers a unique opportunity to see a cross-section of contemporary Dutch design.
installatie impressie
installatie impressie
Anna Musch
installatie impressie
installatie impressie
Anna Musch
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Rosanne Martens en Anna Musch
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About Rosanne Martens en Anna Musch

Collaboration of Rosanne Martens, illustrator and social designer, and Anna Musch, multidisciplinairy designer. Both designers are participating in the course Driving Dutch Design by BNO

Colofon

Gyneacoloog, hoogleraar en onderzoeker Marlies Bongers
Promovendus gynaecologie Lisa Zuidema
Stichting de Zaaier
Stichting de Filosoof

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