GUMMIBAR
Research and Curation: Rachel Refael, Gavin Oliver O’Leary
Design development: Rachel Refael, Gavin Oliver O’Leary
Contributing Researchers and artists: Milena Sekulic, Prostitution Information Center
Production Management: Eva Garibaldi
Advisory: Pol Esteve Castello
Photos by: Eric Stynes
Exhibited at : ARCAM (Centrum voor Architectuur)
Texts by: Rachel Refael, Sjaan van der Tol
Supported by: BlueCity, Stimulerings Fonds, Centrum voor Architectuur, FlevoLAB, FRONT® (formerly StoneCycling)
‘Peeping Spaces‘ is a research-driven, archival-based exhibition, and community engagement project that explores the history of erasure and persecution of sex-based spaces in Amsterdam’s De Wallen district amidst recent urban redevelopment.
This project aims to elevate marginalized voices and confront exclusionary narratives by exposing viewers to informal histories. By weaving together historical narratives, architectural analysis, and archival research, ‘Peeping Spaces’ documents the cultural significance of given spaces. It champions the preservation of diverse urban landscapes and the need for more inclusive planning practices.
The exhibition featured contributions from members of the Prostitution Information Center (PIC), who shared valuable insights and perspectives. The project was part of Open Monumentendag 2024 and Amsterdam Museum Nacht 2024, produced by the Pleasure Society.