Collective Walden celebrates its 12.5 years of existence and its end. They celebrate one more time their mission: learning to cope with unintended change. And sometimes even experiencing hope, in times of undeniable and all-important climate collapse. We celebrate our end not because we are so eager to stop. On the contrary. We have to come from pretty far frankly. But we have always argued that an end does not necessarily have to be a tragedy on all fronts, if you prepare for it thoroughly and shape it a little nicely too. It's an existential question that will be asked more often in the times to come: how do we round it off together a bit neatly?

Letting go is different from leaving behind. Holding on is different from refusing to move on. Letting go is allowing what was there to resonate within you as you move on. Holding on is allowing yourself to move on, while what was there reverberates eternally within you. - WIND STILL LIFE (2016)

To mark their 12.5 years of existence, they are auctioning 12.5 special objects from their past. Together, the lots form an ode to the work of the collective. In addition to the members themselves, partners and freelancers also bring short eulogies to Walden. Loyal fans, former collaborators, partners and people who want to get to know this special work at the last minute are cordially invited to toast. And perhaps of course go home with something from the treasure trove of 12.5 years of Walden.

The anniversary will take place on 9 November at 14:30 and we will reflect on our end in the IJzaal of the Tolhuistuin in Amsterdam, during Warming Up.