Rotterdam VII retraces Holland America Line’s first cruise back in 1872
As Holland America Line prepares for its 150th Anniversary in 2023, the cruise line is kicking off a year of celebrations with a special transatlantic crossing. Saturday, October 15 the Rotterdam V11 departs Rotterdam and Holland America Line is organizing an official send-off moment on Wilhelminapier for the residents of Rotterdam. No city has such […]
In the Black Fantastic comes to Kunsthal
After a very successful initial run at the Hayward Gallery in London, the exhibition ‘In the Black Fantastic’ is on display at Kunsthal from November 19. The audience is invited to immerse themselves in an experience at the intersection of reality and a variety of fantastical worlds. Eleven contemporary artists from the African Diaspora have […]
Weisbard exhibits art from Willem van Genk
Willem Van Genk is an Outsider Artist, he created art as a way of ordering chaos and of protecting himself from harm. From October 14 his work will be on display at Weisbard in Little C. Willem van Genk (1927-2005) is considered the best outsider artist in the Netherlands. Although the Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Amsterdam […]
New Netflix action thriller The Takeover is set in Rotterdam
Rotterdam is a perfect backdrop for films. The city has been the stage for many movies, shows and commercials. From November 1 2022 Netflix presents a new action thriller. The Takeover is set in Rotterdam and stars Holly Mae Brood playing an ethical hacker. When this ethical hacker named Mel Bandison defuses a data breach […]
Versatile Forever is Alone in the Crowd
Rotterdam-based Versatile Forever aims to warp the design- and production process of fashion and make upcycling the new norm. The designs are created from existing textile. The fall/winter collection Alone in the Crowd is inspired by fandom subculture. With raw images of real supporters, dressed in unique balaclavas and one-of-a-kind sweaters and spencers made from upcycled […]
Royal family celebrates King’s Day in Rotterdam
King’s Day is when the Dutch celebrate the birthday of their king. King Willem Alexander was born on 27 April and so there are many parties, flea markets and, of course, the king himself visits a city with his family. Next year Rotterdam hosts the House of Oranje. Next to his birthday, he will also […]
Casper now also serves Rotterdam
Casper is a ghost kitchen pioneer and modern-day food hall that originated in Belgium. It’s possible to order from several virtual restaurants at once. It has opened a location at the Pannekoekstraat 81A. Casper’s customers can order from a variety of 10 virtual restaurants: either through delivery or takeout. The menu is for all tastes: […]
Byewaste makes decluttering easy
Rotterdam-based Byewaste collects the items that people no longer use for free from their homes. With the app, it’s easy to schedule an appointment to get a driver to pick up books, electronics, toys and textiles for example. Once the unwanted items are collected by Byewaste they are reused. The quickly growing start-up is always […]
Sari Rikken expands the lifespan of flowers
Sari Rikken is a product designer and a florist. At her studio in Huidenclub she handcrafts ceramics for her Tableware Collection. Floral Lab is another project, these modular vases help consumers to make use of the full potential of flowers. Sari was introduced to ceramics by her mother. A clay artist herself, she learned the […]
Thuisbezorgd now also delivers items from Blokker
Thuisbezorgd is of course best known for delivering meals, but for some time it has been offering daily groceries as well. Now items from Blokker convenience stores can be ordered through the Thuisbezorgd-app. The article is then taken directly from the warehouse of a local Blokker store and delivered to the customer. Blokker has a […]