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At its center is the monumental tapestry Honor, one of the largest in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, measuring nearly 6 by 7.5 meters. Is Honor an artist talk, a performance, or a performance that masquaredes as an artist talk?
Writer and director Suzanne Bocanegra weaves her personal story together with her interpretation of this sixteenth-century tapestry, revealing a rich tapestry of characters and narratives. The work comes alive in a dynamic mix of Bocanegra’s sharp cultural observations, personal reflections, colorful imagery projected on a large screen, and a compelling performance by actress, writer and activist Tanya Selvaratnam.
From Renaissance weaving to Bauhaus textiles, from the Spanish Inquisition to girl scout badges and Hansel and Gretel, art history, childhood memories, and feminist commentary, flow together seamlessly. Honor is witty, humourous, and unexpectedly moving, a performance about status, labor, and the question: 'Who decides what honor really means?'
Read the article Women who break barriers written by Evelien Lindeboom about female voices in Holland Festival 2026 here.
The performance Honor is one of the works personally selected by composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, associate artist of Holland Festival 2026.
The previously announced actress Lili Taylor has unfortunately had to withdraw from the performance for personal reasons. Tanya Selvaratnam is taking over her role.
dates
Mon June 22 8:30 PM
prices
- default from € 15
- CJP € 20
- HF Young from € 15
- youth under 18 € 15
information
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English surtitles: English, Dutch
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1 hour 10 minutes
with Suzanne Bocanegra at 9:55 pm at the Pleinfoyer, moderator Maaike Muis.
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Honor
Elon Schoenholz
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Lili Taylor, actress
Stephanie Berger
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Lili Taylor, actress
Stephanie Berger
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Honor
Elon Schoenholz
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Suzanne Bocanegra, writer, creation
Suzanne Bocanegra
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Beatrice De Gea
