The work ‘Happiness’ by Dries Verhoeven consist of a small concrete building, looking from the outside like a public toilet, in which a clandestine apothecary is housed, manned by a humanoid. In this apothecary the clients can enter end get information about all kinds of drugs, ranging from XTC to painkillers and antidepressants. With a calming voice the robot kindly explains everything there is to know about the drug of choice. A visit to the apothecary takes approximately 20 minutes.

Dries Verhoeven is a Dutch artist and theatre maker, making installations, performances and shows. In his works he poses questions about the societal reality we live in by focusing on the relationship between audience, artwork and performers. Staying far away from judgement or moralism, he rather invites the audience to reflect and think about the addressed issues by making them a part of the work or participate in it.

Happiness will be present at Wilminkplein a week prior to the festival and during, due to the limited number of visitors GOGBOT will work with a reservation system for this work.