Abstracting Parables opening weekend programme It cannot be denied that the History of Modern Art as it has been written has discarded many voices based on their geography, colour, gender, religion, race, abilities and sexuality. Behind the huge concept of universality stands a singular definition of modernism. All the while, modernism knows multiplicity well, a knowledge founded on actual stories of extraction from undesired bodies, cultures and territories where supposedly there was no existence of a legitimate knowledge. Building in continuation with the exhibition, this series of talks will bring together artists, friends and companions, curators, caretakers of the estates to deconstruct and complicate the understanding of modernism through the work of Sedje Hémon, Abdias Nascimento and Imran Mir. Join us and our guests for the opening programme at @stedelijkmuseum on 1 July and 2 July. Please reserve your place via the link in our bio. Admission is free. “wata go leave stone” on Abdias Nascimento on 1 July, 5 to 6.30pm, later join the 'Dwars door het Stedelijk - After Six'. “Thinking in relationships” on Imran Mir on 2 July, 2pm to 3.15pm. “Every definition is a restriction on freedom” on Sedje Hémon on 2 July, 3.15 to 4.15pm. By reserving a place for any of the free programme of talks, you will also be granted free access to visit the exhibition on the day of the talk. Book now! See you there! 👋 @ipeafro @imranmirartist @sedjehemon @nighatimranmir @gibranmir @elisalarkinn @bonaventurendikung @amalistique @zipporaeld @kristaontheinternet @audechristel #abstractingparables #sedjehémon #abdiasnascimento #imranmir #abstraction