The exhibition with a Bird, commissioned by Onomatopee, explores birds as transgressors, inspiring humans in both scientific and spiritual understandings of life. Birds are among the species most admired by humans, from their ability to fly to their navigational skills and song. They have been extensively observed, studied, and featured in many folktales. The human aspiration to become bird-like and acquire their qualities has influenced both scientific advancements and spiritual belief systems.

With a Bird, showcases research and artworks where artists explore how birds challenge and transgress categories such as human and non-human life, dream and reality, death and life, science, and folklore, as well as the realms of land, water, and sky.

With works by:

Daniel Godínez Nivón, Ignace Cami, Bryony Dunne, Ai Ozaki, Sergio Rojas Chaves, Monika Czyżyck, Manjot Kaur and Sara Sejin Chang (Sara van der Heide). 

Visuals by:
Studio Yannick Nuss

Curated by:
Marjolein van der Loo

Program line

With a Bird, is the second iteration of a five-year program, following up a rich encounter of folklore and critical research titled A Tree, with a Bird, by a Woman, on Land, Under a Star, each curated by Marjolein van der Loo.

Public program with a Bird,

General opening hours
January 11, 2025 – April 27, 2025
Every Friday and Saturday between 12-5 PM
At Onomatopee

Exhibition opening

Friday, January 10, 2025
19:30–22:00 (doors open 19:00)

Free entrance + free drink
At Onomatopee

Exhibition Finissage

Friday, April 25, 2025
19:30–22:00 (doors open 19:00)

Free entrance + free drink
At Onomatopee

'with a Bird,' is generously supported by Mondriaan Fund and Cultuur Eindhoven.