At a time when borders—both physical and mental—are increasingly questioned, this project investigates how art can foster connection across individuals, institutions, and regions. For the 2025 edition of What the flag?! we felt the need to ask the question “How can we connect?”

participating artists: Cristiana Cott Negoescu, Kaya Erdinc, Katharina Jahnke, Alicia Kremser, Sophie Langohr, Helena, Anthony Ngoya, Lola Reynaerts, Dean Sameshima, Mikołaj Sobczak, Huize You.

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Kick-off: What the Flag?! 2025
Sunday 18th May 12:15
Kunsthaus NRW

The 2025 edition of What the Flag?! launches on International Museum Day, Saturday 18 May, at Kunsthaus NRW in Kornelimünster. From there, the newly created flags will travel across the Meuse-Rhine Euregion, hosted by participating institutions in the Very Contemporary network.

In addition to this year’s launch, Kunsthaus NRW is also showcasing a special selection of flags from earlier editions of What the Flag?!. This archival presentation highlights the project’s rich history of artistic responses to borders and connection.

Join us for the kick-off presentation on 18 May, including a Walk & Talk tour at 12:15 with curator Elke Kania and initiator Wouter Huis.

More information about the program: www.kunsthaus.nrw

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What the Flag?! 2025 is part of the Reading the Region program, organized by the Very Contemporary network to delve into the stories of the Meuse-Rhine Euregion.