Program Description

Stay tuned for more information on our visit from Mirthe Berentsen.

Mirthe Berentsen (b. 1984, Netherlands) is a writer, artist and policy advisor. Her diverse educational background in literature, linguistics, art, and politics informs her practice, which is deeply rooted in exploring the intersection of language and care. Berentsen’s upcoming book We need to talk about the family (Das Mag, 2025) examines the politicization of the family, alongside the crucial role of imagination and art in these contexts. In her podcast “between art & family”, Berentsen explores a reimagined perspective on parenting, in conversation with prominent artists, writers and activists, such as Sophie Lewis, Hettie Judah, Lauren Elkin, and Camille Henrot. She is currently working on a book with artist Christine Sun Kim, about motherhood, Deafness, and the reinvention of (sign)language. Berentsen has contributed to esteemed Dutch and international publications, including Art Asia Pacific, Modern Painters, Art Basel, e-flux, De Volkskrant, Die Welt and Spike magazine. To learn more: https://www.mirtheberentsen.com