Nieuwe Instituut
Nieuwe Instituut

Sonneveld House

Opening Ma Yansong: Architecture and Emotion

Nieuwe Instituut cordially invites you to celebrate the opening of Ma Yansong: Architecture and Emotion. Discover the visionary work of architect Ma Yansong and the globally influential firm MAD, led by Ma Yansong, Dang Qun and Yosuke Hayano. Together with Aric Chen, general and artistic of Nieuwe Instituut and curator of the exhibition, they will provide a word of welcome at the opening.

16 May 2025 18:00 - 21:59

Join us on the festive evening of Friday 16 May with the theme ‘Mountains and Water’ with scenography by The DIRT. We celebrate the evening with electronic music by SUBFICTION (live) and DJ’s Dwayne Franklin and Ferre, curated by On Track Agency.

  1. Absolute Towers, Mississauga. Image courtesy of MAD Architects. Photo Iwan Baan. 2. Fish Tank. Image courtesy of MAD Architects. Photo Fang Zhenning. 3. The Tornado. Image: MAD Architects. 4. Quzhou Stadium. Image courtesy of MAD Architects. Photo: CreatAR Images. 5. Tunnel of Light (Echigo-Tsumari Art Triennale). Photo Osamu Nakamura.

About the exhibition

Founded in 2004, MAD has redefined contemporary architecture by rethinking the relationship between people, nature and the built environment. MAD’s work is not only functional but also deeply experiential, designed to stimulate the senses and feelings. A highlight of the exhibition is the Tornado, the striking spiral staircase designed by MAD for Fenix, a new museum in Rotterdam dedicated to exploring migration stories through art.

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Nieuwsbrief

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