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Melodies In My Head is an audiovisual project created by anthropologist, artist and Norient Festival founder Thomas Burkhalter, together with musician and producer Daniel Jakob. This creation explores the contemporary realities of artistic work through a dialogue of stories, images and music.

Inspired by fifteen years of ethnographic interviews, the show highlights the real and imagined experiences of artists from Africa, Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Switzerland. Blending pop, underground club sounds and experimental aesthetics, it spans a wide emotional range, from joy to anger, from trauma to doubt, in response to today’s political and social uncertainties.

Melodies in My Head offers a sensitive reflection on the role of artistic creation today, inviting audiences to think about the connections between art, society and freedom of expression.

 

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Photo credit: Thomas Burkhalter

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OPENING DAY

ROUND TABLE

14.06.2026, 11:00 - 12:00
The opening day of the EMILY KAM KNGWARRAY exhibition will begin with a discussion between women artists from the Utopia community and Kelli Cole, co-curator of the exhibition.
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GUIDED TOUR WITH CO-CURATORS & CONCERT

14.06.2026, 15:00 - 16:30
Discover the EMILY KAM KNGWARRAY exhibition with a guided tour led by Georges Petitjean and Kelli Cole, co-curators of the exhibition.
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CREATIVE WORKSHOP (KIDS)

17.06.2026, 14:30 - 16:00
Fondation Opale organises two creative workshops for kids per month, in relation with the exhibition EMILY KAM KNGWARRAY.
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OPENING DAY

ROUND TABLE

14.06.2026, 11:00 - 12:00
The opening day of the EMILY KAM KNGWARRAY exhibition will begin with a discussion between women artists from the Utopia community and Kelli Cole, co-curator of the exhibition.
More info

GUIDED TOUR WITH CO-CURATORS & CONCERT

14.06.2026, 15:00 - 16:30
Discover the EMILY KAM KNGWARRAY exhibition with a guided tour led by Georges Petitjean and Kelli Cole, co-curators of the exhibition.
More info

CREATIVE WORKSHOP (KIDS)

17.06.2026, 14:30 - 16:00
Fondation Opale organises two creative workshops for kids per month, in relation with the exhibition EMILY KAM KNGWARRAY.
More info
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