Dear Rietveld,
Love, Studium Generale
March 20, Alyson Sillon, "BEFORE/AFTER Initiative * Ceremony" 

A multi-sensory immersive performance

Alyson Sillon explores contemporary techno culture, foregrounding its Black and queer origins through historical research, embodied practice, and ritual inquiry. "Before/After" transforms the museum space into a rave-temple structured around twelve transitional moments, guiding visitors through a cycle of personal and collective transformation.                                                                                                       

 

At its core, 'The Ceremony”  is a performative initiation: meditation and intention-setting lead to the creation of an alter ego as a vehicle for liberated self-expression. Through scent, breath, yoga-based grounding, and choreographic activation, the experience culminates in a club-inspired dance ritual. Techno emerges as a space of communal alignment, embodied memory, and cultural resistance.

19.30 - 21.00, Teijin Auditorium

This Friday Night is organized by Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, Rietveld Uncut and Studium Generale Rietveld Academie.

Before/After – freaky dancing

Art Direction/Performer/Graphic Animation: Alyson Sillon 

Movement Direction: Jordan Achiano 

Warm-up routine: Lisa Tabord 

Performers: Naomi Rosa, Lola Lux (Dupriez) and Zacquel Phipps 

Scent design (Space Cleansing): Scent developed by perfumer Shin Oba from IFF 

Scent in space thanks to: Bernardo Fleming (IFF) & Scentcommunication 

Sonic mantra produced by: Zvrra 

Additional DJ: Prance 

Scenography elements: Alex Zeta 

Videographer: Katya Yadrishchenskaya 

Artist & Production Management: Tom Bosmans 

Project supported by Stimuleringsfonds & AFK