Art. Community. Diversity.
Join us for film screenings and talks with Ndayé Kouagou, Rosine Mbakam, Kevin Osepa, Antwerp Art Weekend, The Constant Now showcases the work of four intriguing artists from different parts of the world, all working with film. Each day features a new film, ranging from artist films to documentaries, screened continuously and accompanied by live conversations with the makers.
Ndayé Kouagou, Rosine Mbakam, Kevin Osepa, and Brahim Tall, each with their unique approach, push the boundaries of film by representing and centering people of color (POC), reclaiming visual and narrative sovereignty. This event is not just about the films, but also about the conversations and the collective reflection they inspire, especially within institutional frameworks that (cl)aim to be inclusive.
From Thurs, May 16 - Sun, May 19, during Antwerp Art Weekend
Each day, a new film. Continuous screening 11:00 - 18:00.
Talks 14:00 - 15:00
Venue: M HKA, Leuvenstraat 32, Antwerp, on the 4th floor
Free admission via M HKAFE staircase or with ticket
2023
6 min 10 sec
Talk: 14:00 - 15:00
07/03/2024 • 19:30-24:00 • Free
07/03/2024 • 19:30-24:00 • Free
THURSDAY, 16 MAY
NDAYÉ KOUAGOU
‘A CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE’
2023
6 min 10 sec
Talk: 14:00 - 15:00
PROGRAMME
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FRIDAY, 17 MAY
BRAHIM TALL
‘TUKULEUR’
2022
16 min
Talk: 14:00 - 15:00
A non-gendered, fashionably dressed character engages viewers in a humorous conversation, parodying online monologues. The film reflects on the language and shallowness of influencer culture, pushing viewers to analyze themselves. Unlike other influencers, this character offers no solutions, inviting viewers to question aspirational content. Do we expect less or more? Are we trying to give or take? Is this about you or us?
Ndayé Kouagou (°1992 in France) is a Paris-based artist and performer. His work explores unease, power, and vulnerability through self-authored texts. Exhibited internationally, he is represented by Nir Altman (Munich) and Gathering (London).
'Tukuleur' portrays a character (portrayed by Stanley Ollivier) of mixed ethnicities navigating Western society. Hair, posture, and skin color shift, reflecting representations from art history and pop culture. This ever-changing character exposes how our gaze interprets different bodies. The film explores the consequences of these gazes on personal growth, oscillating between acceptance and otherness. The character struggles to find their place, rocking between conforming and rejecting societal norms, trying to find a pose that fits but ultimately breaking under its weight.
Brahim Tall (°1993 in Belgium) is a visual artist who explores body, identity, and politics. Raised in a Belgian/Dutch/Senegalese household, his work questions his societal role. Graduating with high honors from LUCA School of Arts, his debut film, 'Tukuleur,' earned a Wildcard from the Flemish Audiovisual Fund (VAF).
SATURDAY, 18 MAY
ROSINE MBAKAM
‘THE TWO FACES OF A BAMILÉKÉ WOMAN’
2016
77 min
Talk: 14:00 – 15:00
This documentary follows filmmaker Rosine Mbakam as she returns home to Cameroon to reunite with her mother after living in Belgium for some time. They reflect on their relationship and her past, remembering darker times in Cameroon's history. In this exploration of hidden feelings, stories emerge, bringing life to voices kept in silence and illuminating the faces of the women who built her community and helped shape the woman she has become.
Rosine Mbakam (°1980 in Cameroon) pursued her passion for cinema, studying in Yaoundé and Brussels. She has created six documentaries and two short fiction films while teaching at Kask in Gent.
SUNDAY, 19 MAY
KEVIN OSEPA
‘LA ÚLTIMA ASCENSIÓN’
2022
20 min
Talk: 14:00 - 15:00
Every day, Rowin ventures to Curaçao's rocky coast to fish despite his mother Gracia's disapproval. There, he encounters an apparition from the precolonial world, leading to wordless encounters filled with magic and synchronicity. Mother and son seem involved in a grieving process, but Curaçao's natural forces, steeped in mystical history, offer healing. La Ultima Ascensión is a layered ode to the island, embracing Afro-Caribbean and indigenous spirituality, symbolizing its untold stories.
Kevin Osepa (°1994 in Curaçao) explores afro-spirituality, queerness, and colonial history through film and photography. His work focuses on personal and generational stories, fostering collective healing. He has been nominated for prestigious awards, including the Golden Calf.
The Constant Cinema is commissioned by Antwerp Art Weekend, curated
and moderated by Magali Elali, founder of The Constant Now.
TALK + SHOW:
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Panellists: Déborah Claire (Dis Mon Nom), Sofia Dati (Beursschouwburg), Laura Nsengiyumva (artist)
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Moderator: Magali Elali (Artistic Director, The Constant Now)
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Artists: Günbike Erdemir, Diego Herman, Shen Ozdemir, Souhaila Maalem, Kapinga Muela Kabeya, Brahim Tall, Fatemeh Towhidloo, and Diane Marie Uwase
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Production: Fatemeh Towhidloo
Friday, April 19:
12:45: Doors open + free lunch
13:00 - 15:00: Panel talk 1
20:00 - 22:00: Panel talk 2
13:00 – 22:00: Show by POC POC artists
Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21
11:00 - 18:00: Show by POC POC artists
Speakers
Leana Boven (curator), Marie Gomis-Trezise (gallerist) and Guy Woueté (artist)
Moderator
Magali Elali (artistic director The Constant Now)
Artists
Fareed Aziz, Günbike Erdemir, Diego Herman, Kapinga Muela Kabeya, Fatemeh Towhidloo, and Diane Marie Uwase
DJ: Brahim Tall
Production: Fatemeh Towhidloo
Timeline
19:30: Doors open. Show and live performance by POC POC artists
20:00-22:00: Talk
22:00-24:00: Party with Brahim Tall
Ndayé Kouagou, Rosine Mbakam, Kevin Osepa, and Brahim Tall, each with their unique approach, push the boundaries of film by representing and centering people of color (POC), reclaiming visual and narrative sovereignty. This event is not just about the films, but also about the conversations and the collective reflection they inspire, especially within institutional frameworks that (cl)aim to be inclusive.
From Thurs, May 16 - Sun, May 19,
during Antwerp Art Weekend
Each day, a new film.
Continuous screening 11:00 - 18:00.
Talks 14:00 - 15:00
Venue: M HKA, Leuvenstraat 32,
Antwerp, on the 5th floor
Free admission via M HKAFE staircase or with ticket
During Antwerp Art Weekend, The Constant Now showcases the work of four intriguing artists from different parts of the world, all working with film. Each day features a new film, ranging from artist films to documentaries, screened continuously and accompanied by live conversations with the makers.
THE CONSTANT CINEMA