New Order 1/5: Radiant Beach

Opening February 24, 17.00

The harnessing of the immense power of the atom is one of the great achievements of the 20th century, one that both poses great risks and offers great opportunities. Under the Beach, a Radiant City, an installation by Finnish architect Martti Kalliala, explores a future scenario where the risks of spent nuclear fuel are turned into an opportunity for leisure. Inspired by the afterglow of nuclear waste, Kalliala created an artificially hot beach in Mediamatic FABRIEK, the new gigantic exhibition space of Mediamatic. For ten days of winter you can immerse yourself in the radiance of the thunderbolts of Zeus.

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Radiant Beach logo - Martti Kalliala

Radiant Picnic

On Sunday March 4, people are welcome to join the Radiant Picnic. All the fun of a summer resort: with music, volleyball and picnic food. Bring your own 'poisonous' snacks, your whole family and relax on the radiant warm-spot! Click here to read more about the Radiant Picnic.

New Order series

Radiant Beach is part of the New Order exhibition series. New Order explores a world in which energy has become a fundamental principle of our society. Five consecutive solo shows feature new works by Dutch and international artists, designers and architects, each responding to various elements of society - such as politics, economy, health, food and experience - which together combine to outline a complete future world. Click here to read more about New Order.

More information

Opening on February 24 from 17.00 to 20.00. Radiant Beach is open saturdays and sundays from February 25 till March 4, from 13.00 - 18.00. Entrance fee is 5,-. Mediamatic FABRIEK is situated on the Oostenburgereiland. Visit this page for directions.