Mois Libre ✷ Trying Things Out

Avril ✷ le Mois Libre 

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This season, the month of April gives way 
to Mois Libre, a space for reflection
and critical engagement, where artists,
researchers, and activists intertwine
narratives and ideas to question
structures of oppression and envision
alternatives.

This key moment allows us to shape
a more responsive program,
directly addressing societal
urgencies.

An open and (almost spontaneous) space,
Mois Libre is rooted in the present
and the result of a collective reflection.

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Cette saison, le mois d’avril laisse place 
au Mois Libre, un espace de réflexion
et de mise en tension, où artistes,
chercheur·ses et activistes croisent
récits et pensées pour interroger
les structures d’oppression et imaginer
des alternatives.

Ce temps fort nous permet d’imaginer
une programmation plus réactive,
en prise directe avec les urgences
sociétales. 

Espace ouvert et (presque spontané),
le Mois Libre est ancré dans le temps
présent et le fruit d’une réflexion collective.

Trying Things Out

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With Trying Things Out, some of the artists
active in Globe Aroma’s artistic workplace
open a window into their music, theater,
or performative projects still in the making.
The evening is conceived as a tapestry of try-
outs, excerpts, or shorter versions of works
in development brought together, one after
the other.

Given the in-progress — fragile — nature
of these projects, Trying Things Out is
for the attentive and caring eyes of those
who want to witness artistic research,
without expecting finished and polished works.
On stage, you can expect sound and songs,
memories passed down through generations,
stories of motherhood, glimpses of catwalk
performances and more. We’ll wrap up
the evening with a DJ set to delight
your ears!

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Avec Trying Things Out, certain·es artistes actif·ves
dans l'atelier artistique de Globe Aroma dévoilent
leurs projets musicaux, théâtraux ou performatifs
encore en gestation. La soirée est conçue comme
 une mosaïque d'essais, d'extraits et de versions
courtes de travaux en cours de développement,
enchaînés les uns après les autres.

Étant donné certains de ces travaux sont
des ébauches - et donc fragiles -
Trying Things Out invite celles et ceux
qui souhaitent en être témoins, à porter
des regards attentifs et bienveillants,
sans attendre des œuvres abouties et polies. 

Sur scène, attendez-vous à des sons
et des chansons, des souvenirs transmis
de génération en génération, des récits
de maternité, des éclats de performances,
du catwalk et bien plus encore. La soirée
se conclura en musique avec un DJ set 
pour le plaisir de vos oreilles. 

With and by / Avec et par

Remi Sarmini
Nastasiia (Nastasya Kharytonova)
Samar Kokach
DJ Ami
Queenvanillaice
WE218ƎW
Husein Ali Abu Shammmala

Concept, production, support
Globe Aroma

With the support of / Avec le soutien de la VGC, de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, de stad Brussel.

Rémi Sarmini

God, May Your Will Be Done
A powerful piece on loss and resilience,
inspired by Pietà. Sarmini, founder of Tajroubeh
Troupe & Artveda Bruxelles, explores the grief of
mothers who lost children to war or exile.
With Samar Kokach & Ilias Largo.
Eya Assoul

Samar Kokach

A solo journey through childhood, motherhood,
and the impact of revolution. She recounts
her life in Syria, her involvement in humanitarian
aid, and her arrest during the 2011 uprisings,
highlighting the lasting impact of incarceration
on her and her family.

Queenvanillaice

Berceuse Géorgienne
A blend of traditional Georgian lullabies
and contemporary drag, telling the poignant
story of a mother, a lullaby, and a lost child.
The performance weaves together lip-syncing,
storytelling, and motherhood, emphasizing
the weakening effects of war on nations.

Nastasiia (Nastasya Kharytonova)

My Bird of Hope
A heartfelt tribute to her grandmother
through storytelling, cooking, and sculpting.
Nastasiia traces cherished memories and
life lessons, honoring her grandmother’s
spirit and impact.

DJ AMI

A non-binary DJ, audio technician,
and co-founder of Liaison Music.
AMI uses music to create a space
for protest, healing, and self-care,
blending deep sounds with a passion
for change. They create a safer
dance floor for body and mind.

Husein Ali Abu Shammmala

A musical performance blending
classical Eastern pieces with contemporary
songs on the oud. Husein explores
Arab heritage through diverse styles,
from Andalusian muwashahat to modern
 reinterpretations, joined on stage by
drummer Ismail Abu Ghalyoun.

WE218ƎW

Floweret - When Bloom Begins
A preview of an upcoming performative
installation, where a costume comes
to life through delicate choreography.
Using reclaimed materials, WE218ƎW
blends the symbolism of spring and
upcycled fashion, evoking the
atmosphere of a photoshoot setting.