MODULE #6 Massoud Sakhi
9 October to 31 December 2026
What do the traces left behind by people centuries ago tell us about the Limburg marl quarries? For MODULE #6, visual artist Massoud Sakhi (Kabul, 1991) delved into the drawings, inscriptions and other traces found there.
Where
Ingang schuifdeuren (buiten) SCHUNCK Glaspaleis
Massoud is a visual artist from Heerlen who explores South Limburg, both literally and figuratively: the region where he grew up. On intensive journeys, he explores the marl quarries, forests and hills, connecting him to centuries-old legends and traditions.
Credits: Miko Brepols
From graffiti to the landscape
Massoud’s interest in images began at a young age, when he discovered graffiti. It taught him to look at public space in a different way, leaving his own traces with spray paint and markers. Over time, this interest grew into a fascination with the landscape and the region’s natural heritage.
His neighbour Nathan Willems encouraged him to use photography to document his experiences. Massoud now uses photography to conduct research, tell stories and draw attention to places and histories that often remain underexposed.
Leaving traces behind
For MODULE, Massoud explored the drawings, inscriptions and other traces left behind in the underground marl quarries of Limburg. His graffiti background sparked a fascination with the centuries-old human need to leave a mark of our presence. To him, these seemingly simple scribbles are more than random traces: they reflect the time in which they were created and hold significant historical value.
About MODULE
Together with Kool Cult and Robin Vermeulen, curator of public art in Heerlen, SCHUNCK is launching a new way of working in public space. The project is part of ArtBase, a national pilot programme focused on strengthening regional contemporary art.
MODULE is a movable panel measuring 2.5 by 6 metres, featuring semi-permanent art interventions: graffiti, street art and other forms of independent, temporary visual expression - visible in the city without losing their ephemeral character. Each time, a different artist presents new work.