THE NETHERLANDS

A visual artist and playwright, Dries Verhoeven transforms the Pavilion designed by Gerrit Rietveld into a performative and architectural device that takes the form of an enclosed, bunker-like space. The artist investigates the self-preservation reflex of Western society in a context of geopolitical uncertainty, making social fragilities and political tensions tangible. The work reflects on the urgency to protect borders, quietude, and way of life, revealing how this impulse can translate into a condition of self-imposed isolation.

Featured image: Photo Willem Popelier