Practical
Thursday, 8 October, 2026 up to and including Saturday, 31 October, 2026
| Day | Time slot | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday - Friday: | 10:00 - 20:00 | ||
| Saturday - Sunday: | 12:00 - 18:00 | ||
De Markten
Oude Graanmarkt 5
1000 Brussel
Oude Graanmarkt 5
1000 Brussel
Free, registration required
Vrije Universiteit Brussel and De Markten invite teachers, school classes, and the general public to Pamela Tulizo’s exhibition MABABU.
Pamela Tulizo is a Congolese photographer based in Goma. In her exhibition MABABU, she explores the power of representation: who is depicted, in what way, and what can images mean to those who rarely see themselves reflected with dignity?
Read more below the image.
Pamela Tulizo, Mababu, Koningin ZINGHA, 2024
New role models
Instead of victims, we see women taking action—with presence, beauty, pride, and strength. By presenting them as powerful and inspiring role models, the exhibition invites you to reflect on gender equality, humanistic values, and the courage to stand up against injustice.
MABABU is both a tribute and an invitation—to question history, acknowledge forgotten stories, and envision new role models.
The exhibition features photographic work, specially designed dresses, and a behind-the-scenes film about the artistic process in Goma.
Join us at the opening night of the exhibition on Thursday 8 Ocotober 2026 at 18:00.
MABABU – Spirit of the Ancestors is a VUB Cultural Diplomacy project developed with the support and collaboration of ULB, BrIAS, VLIR, Enough Room for Space, DeMens.Nu, De Markten, VISU VUB Research Group, Stad Brussel, Humanistisch Verbond, Enable, Kuumba VZW.
It's curated by Professor Katarzyna Ruchel Stockmans.
School programme & reservations
The exhibition offers schools a safe space to discuss memory, identity, racism, resilience, and the dignity of every human being. The exhibition’s content aligns with the subjects of history, humanities, civics, social sciences, philosophy, art, and media literacy.
Guided tours are available for secondary school classes. Every day at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The activity lasts approximately 1 hour.
Reservations via email, no later than September 15, 2026: Justyna.Gajko.Berckmans@vub.be.
Schools may also visit the exhibition independently using the activity booklet.
The world needs you
This initiative is part of VUB's public programme, a programme for everyone who believes that scientific knowledge, critical thinking and dialogue are an important first step to create impact in the world.
As an Urban Engaged University, VUB aims to be a driver of change in the world. With our academic edcuational programmes and innovative research, we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and to making a difference locally and globally.
