5. Renaming Spaces and Transforming Cultural Narratives: Artist Liesbeth Bik’s Name Takes Name Takes

In this episode of Name Takes, curator Sarah Demeuse speaks to artist Liesbeth Bik about the renaming of Kunstinstituut Melly in Rotterdam, the institution formerly known as Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art. Bik explores the broader implications of the name change, highlighting the transformative power of art institutions in shaping cultural narratives and fostering dialogue. She gives attention to the institution's history and the significance of its previous name, as well as to the community-driven processes involved in its renaming. The Rotterdam artist views the renaming as a form of knowledge production, one that not only reflects societal shifts but also actively contributes to shaping them.