The 1980s. Today’s Beginnings?


The 1980s. Today’s Beginnings? explores the long 1980s from six European perspectives, examining the relevance of this transformative decade for today. This collaborative project comprises a diverse mix of artworks, music, TV, graphic and archival material, exploring a wide set of socio-political themes through the lens of culture.


Client: Van Abbe Museum, Eindhoven
Curators: Nick Aikens, Diana Franssen
Spatial design: Kerstin Meyer-Ebrecht
Graphic design: in collaboration with Roosje Klap
Materials: Exhibition design, newspaper
Photography: Peter Cox, Marcel de Buck
Year: 2016