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Witte de With presents group exhibition 'Based upon true stories'

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art in Rotterdam hosted the group exhibition 'Based upon true stories' from January 24 to March 30, 2003. The show explored the relationship between fiction and reality in contemporary artistic practices, featuring works that blur the boundaries between documentary and narrative. The exhibition included contributions from multiple international artists whose pieces interrogate the construction of truth and storytelling in visual culture. The presentation was accompanied by a publication that further examined these themes.

Key facts

  • Exhibition titled 'Based upon true stories'
  • Held at Witte de With, Rotterdam, Netherlands
  • Dates: January 24 to March 30, 2003
  • Group exhibition featuring multiple artists
  • Explored fiction versus reality in art
  • Accompanied by a publication
  • Organized by Witte de With center

Entities

Institutions

  • Witte de With Center for Contemporary Art

Locations

  • Rotterdam
  • Netherlands

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