Opening: 'Joy Soldiers: The Language'

OSCAM - Open Space Contemporary Art Museum

Discover Black Childish’s vibrant 3D world of identity, pride and community. Opening May 23 at OSCAM Amsterdam.

Opening: <a href="https://www.oscam.nl/portfolio-item/blackchildish-joy-soldiers-thelanguage/" title="https://www.oscam.nl/portfolio-item/blackchildish-joy-soldiers-thelanguage/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Joy Soldiers: The Language</a>Experience a reinterpretation of the toy soldier as a powerful symbol of self-expression and community during the opening of OSCAM’s new exhibition Joy Soldiers: The Language by <a href="https://blackchildish.com/" title="https://blackchildish.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Black Childish</a>. Opening on May 23, 2026, this solo exhibition is part of the opening program of OSCAM’s new location on Bijlmerplein 97.In Black Childish’s hands, these toy soldiers transform from icons of conflict into expressions of identity and pride, under the title Joy Soldiers. Through digital sculpture, illustration, and large-scale 3D-printed works, Black Childish creates a toy army that reflects the world around him and celebrates his own everyday heroes.Mickaël Mehala, also known as Black Childish, is a Martinican illustrator and digital artist based in Amsterdam. Drawing from Caribbean heritage, music, and global pop culture, his work expands the possibilities of 3D art while foregrounding themes of identity, cultural pride, and Black representation.Program7:00PM | Walk-in, welcome drink and DJ AMARA⁠7:30PM | Welcome by Leia and Young OSCAM curators Himaya and Glenn⁠7:35PM | Welcome by Mickaël Mehala⁠7:40PM | Panel talk moderated by Sierra Durgaram⁠8:20PM | Live saxophone performance by Diana Dzhabbar⁠8:35PM | DJ AMARA⁠9:30PM | Wrap up⁠ Opening Joy Soldiers: The Language Saturday, May 23, 2026 7:00PM - 9:30PM @ OSCAM | Bijlmerplein 97, 1102 DB, Amsterdam⁠ (our new location) Graphic design by Morgane Lambert

_________________________________________________________Opening: Joy Soldiers: The LanguageMaak mee hoe speelgoedsoldaatjes worden geïnterpreteerd als krachtige symbolen van zelfexpressie en gemeenschap tijdens de opening van OSCAM’s nieuwe tentoonstelling Joy Soldiers: The Language door Black Childish. Op 23 mei 2026 opent deze solotentoonstelling, als onderdeel van het openingsprogramma van OSCAM’s nieuwe locatie op Bijlmerplein 97.In de handen van Black Childish transformeren deze speelgoedsoldaatjes, onder de titel Joy Soldiers, van iconen van conflict tot uitingen van identiteit en trots. Door middel van digitale sculptuur, illustratie en grootschalige 3D-geprinte werken creëert Black Childish een speelgoedleger dat de wereld om hem heen weerspiegelt en zijn eigen alledaagse helden viert.Mickaël Mehala, ook bekend als Black Childish, is een Martinikaanse illustrator en digitale kunstenaar gevestigd in Amsterdam. Zijn werk, dat inspiratie put uit Caribisch erfgoed, muziek en wereldwijde popcultuur, verlegt de grenzen van 3D-kunst en belicht thema's als identiteit, culturele trots en de representatie.Opening Joy Soldiers: The Language Zaterdag 23 mei 2026 19:00 - 21:30 @ OSCAM | Bijlmerplein 97, 1102 DB, Amsterdam (onze nieuwe locatie)

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