Sonic Acts takes over Athenaeum Nieuwscentrum to celebrate the launch of the Biennial reader! As the very first official Biennial (pre)event, this free evening of conversation, music, and drinks sets the tone for what’s to come – plus, be among the very first to get your hands on the new magazine.

This expanded 300-page volume both reflects and responds to the forthcoming Biennial programme, bringing together many of the participating artists, musicians, thinkers, and filmmakers, giving shape to their contributions through essays, interviews, and striking visual contributions.

During the launch event, Athenaeum’s indie magazine and zine specialist Marc Robbemond will be joined in conversation by Sonic Acts curator and editor-in-chief Mirna Belina, and editor Hannah Pezzack. Together, they will unpack the making of this special issue, which gathers artistic research and critical perspectives from Steve Goodman (Kode9), Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Margarida Mendes, Jeremy Deller, Flavia Dzodan, and many more.

Athenaeum Nieuwscentrum has been a destination for magazines since 1969, with a long-standing reputation for offering an exceptional range of international publications. Sonic Acts is thrilled to collaborate with this key Dutch literary institution and vibrant meeting point for lovers of printed matter.