SCHUNCK buzzes during The Notorious IBE
From 15 to 17 August, Heerlen is all about The Notorious IBE. SCHUNCK fully joins in with exhibitions, talks, new artworks, and the launch of a special heritage display case about the hip-hop scene in Heerlen.
Hip-hop at the heart of the Glaspaleis
During IBE, SCHUNCK Glaspaleis transforms into a meeting place for hip-hop culture, art, and audiences. In collaboration with Kool Cult, a diverse programme has been put together featuring Q&As, panel discussions, performances, and a photo exhibition by Tyson Ernste — a photographer and filmmaker from Heerlen. Ernste also opens the first edition of the new heritage display case on the mezzanine: a permanent spot where SCHUNCK, under the banner Young Heritage, showcases stories and objects from subcultures. The launch focuses entirely on the hip-hop scene in Heerlen.
Street art gets a new place in the city
Outside, by the west entrance of the Glaspaleis, SCHUNCK is launching a new street art initiative: the rotating exhibition MODULE. This will be a space for constantly changing murals, with a focus on artistic quality and local talent. IBE 2025 marks the kickoff of this project. Robin Vermeulen was asked to develop a fresh vision for murals in Heerlen, and the first artist has already been announced. This pilot marks the start of a series of (semi)permanent interventions in public spaces.
Art in motion: Life Cipher in the Art Depot
This summer, it’s the young creators of Life Cipher who make their voices heard in SCHUNCK’s Art Depot. This talent development programme — set up by Kool Cult and SCHUNCK Museum — supports young people active in disciplines such as street art, fashion, and music. For The selection of: Life Cipher, they compiled a personal selection from SCHUNCK’s art collection. The presentation is on view from 2 August to 26 September.
New connections between art and the city
Something special can also be seen in the public space during IBE: the municipality of Heerlen will unveil a new artwork by artist Chaim van Luit in collaboration with SCHUNCK from August 17. An addition to the city that — like the rotating wall — opens up new perspectives on art beyond the museum walls.
SHIFT: How Migration, Identity and Heritage Resonate in Hiphop
On August 17, a special edition of SHIFT takes place: a generation table where stories, experiences and ideas come together. What does it mean to be of Indo or Moluccan heritage today? And how does that echo through language, fashion, beats and movement? In a panel discussion with Joey Geurts (Le Kacang), Martinus Papilaja and Tyson Ernst, we explore the influence of the Indo and Moluccan communities on Dutch hiphop culture.
IBE X SCHUNCK Glaspaleis
Bongerd 18, Heerlen
The Notorious IBE at the Glaspaleis: 15 to 17 August 2025
Young Heritage & Tyson Ernste: 14 August – 26 September 2025
The Choice of: Life Cipher: 2 August – 26 September 2025
MODULE: 16 August 2025
SHIFT – Generation Table: 17 August 2025
Chaim van Luit – Op Handen Dragen: from 17 August 2025
Admission: free