Johanson
• – • Co.Station Gent
About the speaker
Johanson is the pseudonym and patronymic of Belgian writer and storyteller Philippe Verkinderen (1981). He works for television, theatre and writes his own stories.
His tragicomic (short) stories often explore the theme of human beings as storytelling creatures, who invent their own myths and rituals to get a grip on modern-day life, and in doing so determine their own happiness— or seal their own fate.
Find more about Johanson: CM Profile | website | @johansontv
Local partners
Co.Station — Venue Partner
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Additional details
Living in “in-between” times
We are living in “in-between” times. Technology, communication, interaction, human relationships, the climate: our whole world is changing at an incredible pace. Will we ever return to more stable times? Or are we now in a permanent state of in-between? And if so, how can we learn to enjoy that state and use it to our creative advantage? As a storyteller, Johanson has always worked in different creative worlds without ever choosing just one. From theatre to literature, from film to television, from podcasts to web series; it is his passion to keep exploring new ways to tell stories in a fast-evolving world. His talk on the theme “Liminal” will focus on how he manages on finding a creative inner compass in these chaotic times that enables him to explore new media without losing focus of his message.
✨ KNOW BEFORE YOU GO We are super excited to see you in real life again! 🎉 Still, we want to keep some precautions, so we can enjoy at ease our return to in-person events! :) That’s why, in compliance with the measures established by the government, and for the safety and peace of mind of us all, we ask that you please take into account the following guidelines: ✦ Since we will again have a small version of our usual breakfast (Yay!), we will ask you to please present your Covid Safe Ticket to enter the event. ✦ Face masks are not yet required, but are highly encouraged. ✦ We will have a reduced event capacity for those who prefer to keep their distance. Please respect the space of other attendees if they ask you to do so. ✦ If at any time you do not feel comfortable with the sanitary measures, please let a member of the team know, and we will do our best to find a solution. ✦ Not feeling well the day of the event? We are taking safety at our event seriously, so please stay home if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, including loss of smell/taste and/or fever. Additionally, please refrain from coming if you have been recently diagnosed with COVID-19, have recently had direct contact with an individual diagnosed with or suspected to have COVID-19, or are displaying symptoms commonly associated with COVID-19. ✦ Do you have any concerns, questions or requests? Reach out to us before the event with your contact information for us to chat about it :)
Location
Hosted at
Co.Station Gent
Oktrooiplein 1
9000 Ghent, Belgium
When
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Photographer Martin Corlazzoli
Videographer Laurens Vermeire
