The Netherlands Pavilion at the 2025 Venice Biennale presents 'SIDELINED', curated by Amanda Pinatih and informed by Gabriel Fontana's research. This innovative exhibit transforms the traditional concept of sports through a reimagined sports bar where participants engage in fluid games, challenging identity and power dynamics. The pavilion serves as a speculative arena promoting collaboration instead of competition, embodying Sara Ahmed's theory of queer phenomenology. Emphasizing the importance of community and togetherness, the space allows visitors to explore identity and belonging in dynamic new ways.
At our sports bar, sports is a tool for bridging diverse communities.
By deconstructing the spaces, uniforms, and tools of sport, we can question the conservative values that these elements reproduce.
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