Give and give, after a quote by On Kawara, proposes an alternative economy as opposed to the traditional give and take model deeply embedded in our post-fordist society. In a world largely driven by social, emotional and financial profits, givers seem to be the rare breed of people who contribute to others without expecting anything in return. The dynamics of give and give enables sustainable and affective relationships instead of short-term gains. Inspired by the possibilities of generosity in today’s society, the exhibition aims to challenge the rigidity of the current neo-liberal order by fostering fresh flows, other frameworks and tangible gestures.

Give and Give features works and actions by Gert Robijns, Yutaka Sone, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Lydia Lunch, Paulo Nazareth, Nástio Mosquito, Arthur Jafa and Dineo Seshee Bopape. Each of these artists advocates a methodology of engagement – they trust in peer-to-peer relationships to develop new ways of artistic production. The art works in the exhibition are all outcomes of the commitments the artists are making towards various communities outside the ‘art world’. Together, this group of artists geographically connect divergent economies and raise pertinent questions about their social, industrial and emotional heritage within our current global society.