For Museumnacht010, STRIPTOPIA presents a temporary installation in which photography, storytelling and live performance come together. At its heart are sex workers and performers - storytellers in their own right - who retain full agency over how they are seen, heard and represented.
The installation features photographic portraits created in collaboration with Bart Hess.
Labour That Leaves Traces explores sex work as a form of embodied labour, labour whose physical, emotional and social impact accumulates over time. Each portrait is paired with the personal story of the woman depicted, ensuring that image and voice are always experienced side by side.
During the evening, the space is activated through a live performance moment in which the women themselves perform - as an expression of authorship, professional skill and bodily autonomy.
Throughout Museumnacht010, STRIPTOPIA also offers historical context on sex work and guides visitors through the installation. The aim is to hold space for the performers and their stories in a respectful, accessible and attentive way.
The STRIPTOPIA app will be present on site, allowing visitors to tip the performers directly and support their work.
0. Ground floor – Green Room
