02.12.25, 19:30, Sharvin Ramjan, Karakter boeklaunch: Nooit genoeg

What does it mean to guard your boundaries in a world where everything is constantly rubbing, pushing and pulling? How do you stay true to yourself when systems, people or desires force you in opposite directions?

In this essay for the Karakters series, author Sharvin Ramjan takes you on a journey through different cities and diverse themes to examine boundaries in cross-sexual identity friendships, open relationships and at work. Not a neutral view, but a lens shaped by intersections: of cultures and perspectives, of duties and privileges, of inner tension and external expectations. The tone is personal, essayistic and confrontational.

‘Sharvin Ramjan finds the right words to capture the spirit of the times and ask pertinent questions about our work culture, the complexity of contemporary relationships and the hypocrisy in the diversity debate. His disarming tone ensures that you always feel engaged as a reader.’

– Jozefien Meijer, media maker, writer and Talent Development Coordinator at deBuren

Nooit Genoeg (Never Enough) by Sharvin Ramjan is a publication in the series Karakters, pocket-sized essays on philosophy and cultural criticism. The Karakters are a collaboration between Studium Generale, Academia Press, deBuren and Rekto:Verso. During this book presentation, Sharvin will read from Nooit Genoeg. This will be followed by a conversation about boundaries in work and relationships with Kelia Kaniki Masengo and several artistic interventions. Afterwards, there will be time for a drink and you can purchase the book at the book stand.

• Sharvin Ramjan fulfils various roles in the Dutch cultural landscape. Through his presenting, moderating and writing, he questions the norms and values we take for granted. Sharvin strives for diversity, equal opportunities and greater representation of marginalised groups within the arts, culture and creative sectors and beyond.
• Kelia Kaniki Masengo writes, speaks and bounces through life. Her participation in the first edition of Nieuw Geluid, a talent development programme for high-profile voices organised by deBuren, gave Kelia the push she needed. Since then, she has devoted herself to hosting, writing fiction for young children and making jokes. In 2024, Kelia was selected for Get Up Stand Up, a programme for budding comedians organised by 'Nuff Said.

This lecture will be held in Dutch. 

Deze lezing zal plaatsvinden in de Kazematten. Het gehele gebouw is rolstoeltoegankelijk via een ruime lift. Voor deze lezing is een tolk gebarentaal voorzien. Wie verdere vragen heeft over de toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen, kan contact opnemen met de organisatie: anais.vanertvelde@hogent.be