Martine Syms, 'GIRRRLGIRLLLGGGIRLGIIIRL', 2017.

GIRRRLGIRLLLGGGIRLGIIIRL Martine Syms — **Martine Syms, 'GIRRRLGIRLLLGGGIRLGIIIRL', 2017.** On view in 'Tomorrow is a Different Day. Collection 1980 - Now.' Gert-Jan van Rooij

Can language make a difference?

The artists in this gallery investigate how language shapes the way we understand ourselves and the world around us. And how it can be a tool for social change. Martine Syms examines vernacular language.

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

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Martine Syms, 'GIRRRLGIRLLLGGGIRLGIIIRL', 2017.

Can language make a difference?

Location

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

See and Do in Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

Yesterday Today. Collection Until 1950

Erwin Olaf – Freedom

In Situ

Sandra Mujinga – Skin to Skin

Everyday, Someday and Other Stories. Collection 1950–1980

POST/NO/BILLS #6

Tomorrow is a Different Day. Collection 1980–Now

Sketching in the Sculpture Hall

Essentials Tour

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