Famously planting roots throughout the world, from America to Asia and Africa to South America, the Dutch empire had an extensive colonial reach. ‘Dossier Indië’ at the Wereldmuseum offers a unique glance into life in the Dutch-colonised East Indies through a comprehensive photo series. This unique series, compiled by guest curator Thom Hoffman, focusses on …
The chic Chabot villa-turned-museum will play host to Dutch and international expressionist painters Monet, Picasso, Munch, De Kooning, Van Dongen, Jawlensky and Appel, among others. ‘Art Means Everything’ is part of the Boijmans Next Door project, while the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is closed for renovations. Around 500 masterpieces from the Museum Boijmans collection have …
‘Rotterdam on the verge of a third Golden Age’ Even though he was appointed director of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, Wim Pijbes didn’t pack up and move there. He’s very attached to Rotterdam – now more than ever as director of a philanthropic foundation that aims to boost the city’s cultural capital. Words: Ellen Scholtens …
The Hip Hunter Looking for the newest places to shop, eat, drink and have fun? Here are our top picks for the most recently opened hotspots. Words: Chantal Lindsen RTM nightclub RTM: in Transit is a series of club nights running from September till New Year’s Day. Season 01 will launch in a basement found …
Aimed at empowering mothers, Mama Taxi gives women returning to the workforce the chance to drive a zero emission taxi fleet for the corporate market. Zizi Fernandes is the positive force behind the company. Mama Taxi has been in business for three years now, and the concept, a taxi company driven by women who are …
WORDS Michèle van den Bouwhuijsen PHOTOGRAPHY Emma Groenenboom Giving back On a rainy autumn day, we gather under the Rijnhaven metro station. The sky turns darker shades of grey as the sun slowly sets. The chilly temperature contrasts vividly with the cosy programme that De Rotterdam Tours has in store for us. Today, we will …
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Dutch wallet makers since 1995 In November 2019 Secrid opened its first brand store in Rotterdam. It is here where you can discover the brand, check out the newest collection and enjoy a nice espresso. Or come inside for the free of charge repair service, because Secrid believes that sustainability begins by extending the lifespan …
Inside Rotterdam #12 Every place deserves an inspiring interior that shares the story of its location, history or conveys an experience. Discovering these unique stories and translating them into interior concepts is what Marlous and her designers at MW Studio’s do best. Their mission is to focus on the behaviour and needs of people in …
Get inspired at the cult Livingroom of Rotterdam. Hans Kleinjan (1958), Maikel Kleinjan (1984) and Roderik Faasen (1990) are three artists, born in this city. Throughout the last ten years they developed their own signature style. Their three art-egos became one; ‘AAA’. Their paintings are created individually, as well as collaboratively. During these collaborations the …
Unused railway line now a city hotspot Rotterdam has an historical railway line in the middle of the city, located behind Hofplein. The trains are gone, but thankfully, the old structure beneath the tracks has managed to escape the demolition hammer. It has become an increasingly popular space for creative entrepreneurs to set up shop. …
