Make Some Noise: Desire. Stage. Change.
Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven
31 January – 20 September 2026

An international exhibition exploring desire, courage and change. With sound, performance and bold expression, Make Some Noise: Desire. Stage. Change. encourages you to move, listen and and to imagine what could emerge from these gestures.

Boldness and eccentricity
‘Let yourself be heard’ is the core invitation of Make Some Noise: Desire. Stage. Change. Twelve international artists and collectives convene in a dynamic constellation of solo presentations, performances, and encounters. Their bold and eccentric practices span choreography, sound, theatre, sculpture, cinema, and AI composition.

Boundary-pushing artists
Make Some Noise: Desire. Stage. Change. is not a traditional group exhibition. Instead, it reveals how a variety of artists relate to themes such as encouragement and longing from their own perspectives. The participating artists are Jack O’Brien, Felisha Carénage, Simon Fujiwara, Kantarion Sound (Ivan Cuic), Göksu Kunak, Matthew Lutz-Kinoy, Finn Kaino Ma’atita & Jerrold Saija, New Theater Hollywood (Calla Henkel & Max Pitegoff), Selma Selman, SERAFINE1369, Miloš Trakilovic, Tori Wrånes. With Adam Russell-Jones and General Idea. Curated by Zippora Elders.

Sound Chamber
One of the museum rooms will be transformed into a dynamic sound chamber in which resonance takes centre stage. Here, artists explore how sound can carry stories — from the past to the future. This museum room will grow throughout the exhibition into a space for experimentation and gathering: a museum club where DJs, musicians, students, (chosen) families and other visitors will bring the exhibition’s themes to life.