Meeting Series: Unhurried Namjooning
Unhurried Namjooning is a series of afternoon gatherings at the Centro Cultural de Cascais inspired by slow living. It is an invitation to step away from the rush of everyday life and enjoy art, literature and nature more mindfully.
The series takes its cue from Kim Namjoon, the South Korean artist better known as RM, leader of BTS. Fans use the word "Namjooning" for his habit of slowing down to visit museums, read and spend time in nature.
Each session starts with a guided visit to a contemporary art exhibition at the Centro Cultural de Cascais. This is followed by a relaxed conversation about a book recommended by RM, which participants read beforehand, bringing together visual art, literature and music.
On 21 November, the visit focuses on the suitcases and human figures in Cartografia do tempo. Uma eterna viagem (Cartography of Time. An Eternal Journey) by Cristóbal Toral. The book is Human Acts by Han Kang (2014), paired with Mono. (2018), one of RM's quietest and most introspective releases, which explores loneliness in a crowd, human vulnerability and life as a constant journey.
On 6 December, the focus turns to the still lifes in the same exhibition. The book is The Outsider by Albert Camus (1942, also published as The Stranger), paired with Indigo (2022), RM's first solo studio album. Its whole creative process was closely tied to visual art and literature, and RM describes it as a record of growing up and a reflection on a life split between the ordinary and the absurd.
Organised by Câmara Municipal de Cascais (Cascais City Council) and Fundação D. Luís I.
21 November | 15h00 - 17h00
Exhibition: Cartografia do tempo. Uma eterna viagem by Cristóbal Toral (suitcases and the human figure)
Book: Human Acts by Han Kang (2014)
Music: Mono. (2018) by RM
6 December | 15h00 - 17h00
Exhibition: Cartografia do tempo. Uma eterna viagem by Cristóbal Toral (still lifes)
Book: The Outsider (The Stranger) by Albert Camus (1942)
Music: Indigo (2022) by RM
Prior registration is required via the online form HERE
You can join both sessions or just one. Open to the general public aged 15 and over. Capacity: 6 to 20 participants.
Information and registration: envolvete@fdl.pt
