POWER OF WHO! by Sebastiaan Hoogstraten
The exhibition POWER OF WHO! explores how games can be a mirror image of society and a means to demonstrate. To this end, Sebastiaan Hoogstraten initiated a dialogue with various parties involved and activists present at the Woonopstand (Residential Revolt) demonstration in Rotterdam on 17 October 2021 to gain insight into the event’s proceedings and atmosphere. He was particularly interested in understanding how the situation escalated despite its peaceful start. Together with Anna Sandri, Hoogstraten has created a new “Residential Revolt” level in RIOT: Civil Unrest. It can be played in several parts of the showroom. The work of Guido de Boer, also in the showroom, reveals different perspectives on the demonstration. More info