Coming up: Macho Mystic Meltdown: Subtracted Anthology by Natasha TonteyStep into psychedelic, witty universes where identity becomes fluid, open to transformation, and resistant to fixed categories.
Step into psychedelic, witty universes where identity becomes fluid, open to transformation, and resistant to fixed categories. The first Dutch solo exhibition of Minahasan artist Natasha Tontey invites you to think of a more inclusive world through speculative fiction. Her fascination finds expression in experimental video works and performances.
We warmly invite you to the opening of the exhibition Macho Mystic Meltdown: Subtracted Anthology on Friday 11 September 2026, 19:00.
If you can not make it to the opening, you can visit the exhibition until Sunday 1 November 2026.
Opening times during exhibitions:
Thursday: 13:00 – 21:00
Friday: 13:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 13:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 13:00 – 18:00
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MACHO MYSTIC MELTDOWN:
SUBTRACTED ANTHOLOGY
How does your body perform strength when it feels weak, strange, or transformed? For this Background Evening, we invite stand up comedians, poets, writers, spoken word artists – or anyone who relates – to take the stage and explore different ways to deal with topics of masculinity, bodybuilding, absurdity, gossip, and transformation.
HOOGTIJ is the well-known contemporary art tour through The Hague. During this evening, you can visit Macho Mystic Meltdown: Subtracted Anthology for free!
GUIDED TOUR IN DUTCH
TH 01/10/2026 19:30 - 20:00 Register here
Curious about art but not sure where to start? Join a guided tour in Dutch by our colleague Claire!
GUIDED TOUR IN TURKISH
TH 08/10/2026 19:30 - 20:00 Register here
Curious about art but not sure where to start? Join a guided tour in Turkish by Irem Sezer Kalyoncu of BSAK Art Tours!
MUSEUMNACHT DEN HAAG 2026
SA 10/10/2026 19:00 - 01:00 Tickets
The Hague will once again turn into one big artistic playground during Museumnacht Den Haag! For one evening, we open the Macho Mystic Meltdown photo booth, a chaotic DIY photo studio where you can build your own absurd persona & strike a pose. with a cocktail or mocktail from the Mystic Meltdown Bar.
Edible Concepts has become a recurring event where we invite a chef to respond to its running exhibition with a multi-course dinner full of culinary and edible , served amid the artworks.
GUIDED TOUR IN ENGLISH
TH 22/10/2026 19:30 - 20:00 Register here
Curious about art but not sure where to start? Join a guided tour in English by our colleague Claire!
FESTIVAL DE BETOVERING
FR 23/10/2026 13:00 - 18:00
Free access
Who are you today? Which sides of yourself do you want to show? And which hidden qualities are yet to be discovered? Inspired by Natasha Tontey’s imaginative worlds, we created this creative workshop for children (6-12) as part of Festival De Betovering. We are here to help you explore!
Natasha Tontey
Photo: Leandro Quintero
OPEN CALL
BACKGROUND EVENING:
OPEN MIC SESSION
IN A MUSCLE MOOD
Each Background Evening we offer our visitors a unique opportunity to gain deeper insight into the ideas and personal histories that shape the exhibition. After a successful Open Mic Session for the Background Evening of The Mind The Heart, we are very pleased to continue this format!
How does your body perform strength when it feels weak, strange, or transformed? For this Background Evening, we again invite stand up comedians, poets, writers, spoken word artists – or anyone who relates – to take the stage and explore different ways to deal with topics of masculinity, bodybuilding, absurdity, gossip, and transformation.
Are you ready to compress all your thoughts and emotions into a very compact discharge session that does not exceed 5 minutes? You are very welcome to apply and take the stage!
When: Thursday 17 September, 19:00 - 21:00 Where: 125, The Hague Who: Stand up comedians, poets, writers, spoken word artists, or anyone who relates Language of performance: English Deadline for application: Sunday 6 September 2026 before 23:59 CET
You are very welcome! We kindly ask you to register in advance. Walk-ins are possible, only if seats are available.
Please note: to join this event, you pay an event fee of €2,50 upon arrival. If you also would like to visit the exhibition, you pay an additional standard admission fee. (free for Museumkaart, Ooievaarspas, CJP, ICOM, IKT)
