The central hall must remain suitable for other activities such as an opening or event. There was also a desire to restate the original architecture of the 19th-century building. That is why we have used our design to leave the large central space open and to remove all the panels in front of the windows so that daylight can once again flow freely into the hall. The monumental bisj poles from Papua New Guinea are sometimes up to 5 meters long. They can be shown nowhere else in the building but here. We mounted them at height, on the columns of the large trusses where they now give the hall a magical feel.

Under the existing arcades on two sides of the hall, we have designed spatial installations of different sizes that are completely separate from the architecture of the building. Upon entering these boxes you step into a different world each time. With always a different atmosphere, setting and collection and encounter with a person and his or her story. On the outside are large light boxes of a large number of Dutch people, where you can listen to their stories on the same subject.

For many people the interpretation of their faith is a personal matter. They choose from which religions they adopt elements. In search of profoundness, connection and inspiration, more and more people mix elements from different spiritual traditions. Rituals are more important than dogmas. Here Jörgen Raymann talks about different religions within his family.

Here you will find numerous examples of cultural appropriation: using elements from another culture for your own purposes or profit. Symbols, clothing, hairstyle, dance, music or language. Give your opinion on actions of people that sparked debate.

Doctors and specialists are increasingly capable of solving fertility problems. Yet not everyone who wishes to have children succeeds. That is why there are rituals, customs and objects all over the world to help create new life.