Program René! I'm Still Standing
With the exhibition René! I'm Still Standing, the Grote Kerk Breda opens a conversation about the role that art and music can play in dealing with emotions and how they can offer new perspectives or even a way out.
The organised activities focus on young people and anyone who is young at heart. They provide more information about the exhibition, create a moment of peace and space for yourself, or delve deeper into relevant topics.
Music tour Pepijn Lanen
In the most precious and vulnerable moments, both art and music offer guidance to deal with these feelings. As the title of the exhibition suggests, music also plays a role in the presentation. Guest editor Pepijn Lanen, also known as Faberyayo from the rap group De Jeugd van Tegenwoordig, selects a piece of music for each artwork that complements the emotion or story of the work. You can view the selected songs, along with Pepijn's explanations of his choices, in the accompanying music tour.
Scan the QR codes next to the artworks in the exhibition and start the tour.
GLOWING IN THE DARK NIGHTS
DATES & TIMES
Come along during one of the atmospheric Glowing in the Dark Friday evenings, when the Grote Kerk Breda is open until 7 p.m. The exhibition René! I’m Still Standing – About love and loss is a completely different experience in the twilight. The church is softly lit and a number of the artworks contain fluorescent or reflective materials, causing them to glow in the dark.
GUIDED TOUR: COME ALONG TO RENÉ!
DATES & TIMES
Join one of the guided tours on Saturday afternoons or Glow in the Dark Friday evenings. Come along to René! During this tour, an experienced guide will tell you more about the artworks and artists in the exhibition René! I’m Still Standing – About love and loss. You will gain surprising insights and learn to view the exhibition in a new way.
Treasure hunt with lights: the secret of René
Did you know that René van Chalon was the very first Prince of Orange-Nassau? He has been forgotten by everyone. You can discover his story in the Grote Kerk in Breda. You can see the statue that Anna, his wife, had made to commemorate René. You can also view works of art about feelings that everyone experiences at some point, such as love, loneliness and sadness.
René has hidden a secret message in the exhibition especially for you! Will you join us in the search? Use your torch to explore the artworks and crack the code.
The treasure hunt is available at the reception desk for €3.50 per hunt, including a little light.
A NIGHT WITH SERIEUS?!
20 NOV
Enjoy live music in the exhibition René! I’m Still Standing – About love and loss during the concert A Night with Sef & Serieus?!. This Dutch rapper drew inspiration for a number of his songs from works by Breda artist Sef Peeters, which are also on display in the exhibition.
The Offline Club
30 NOV
This is your chance to disconnect from screens and the daily hustle and bustle. And to meet like-minded people. During the René! I'm Still Standing – About love and loss exhibition and to conclude the TURF event, the Grote Kerk Breda will be transformed into a “Digital Detox Dome” for one morning, where you can escape from your phone and diary. Where time passes more slowly. Where people are open to contact and where you can really focus on yourself.
Make it a full day
Extend your visit to the exhibition with a visit to:
Willem - The price of freedom
Stedelijk Museum Breda
Willem – The Price of Freedom revisits the story of the Father of the Nation: from his death in Delft to the start of the uprising in Breda. A poignant tale of murder, resistance and conflict. The price of freedom: then for William of Orange – now still for many around the world.
Explore Royal Breda
Walk
This route takes you on a journey of discovery past landmarks, murals and restaurants that recall Breda's royal roots. Past, present and future are connected via historic and surprising new locations during a four-kilometre walk through the city centre.
The route is available free of charge via the button below or in the Explore Breda app. You can also purchase a printed route in the Explore Store.
EXPLORE BREDA
Before or after your visit to the Grote Kerk Breda, let yourself be surprised by everything else the city has to offer and feel welcome in hospitable Breda. More information, including information about accommodation, can be found here.
René! I'm Still Standing - About love and loss is made possible in part by the Rabo Art Collection, Rabobank Breda Amerstreek, the Municipality of Breda and the Province of North Brabant:
