Devastator opens store and atelier at Van Oldenbarneveltstraat
Arij den Otter and Erik Bosman are the founders of the bespoke one-off label Devastator. They decided to take their sustainable initiative to the next level with a shop and atelier on the Van Oldenbarneveltstraat. Arij (well known in the city because he was the manager at Margreeth Olsthoorn) and Erik (costume designer at Theater […]
Rotterdam is the backdrop for new action movie The Takeover
The streets of Rotterdam are very often used for filming. From commercials and TV series to motion pictures. At the moment The Takeover is being shot and the action film is largely set in Rotterdam. The Takeover is the first Netflix Original action film from Dutch soil according to the streaming service and producer Fiction […]
Four educational institutions initiate a new cultural campus
To significantly boost arts education in Rotterdam the administrators of Willem de Kooning Academy, Codarts, Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, and Erasmus University Rotterdam signed a declaration of intent to achieve their ambition. The four educational institutions will open a new cultural campus in the Southern part of Rotterdam. The new university of the arts aims […]
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen wins Rotterdam Marketing Award
Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen is the winner of the 20th Rotterdam Marketing Award. The jury praised the Depot for its unique and daring character, which will be an inspiration for similar projects all over the world. Menno van Gorp gets the Marketing Award for Upcoming Talent went to and Mario Kadiks wins the oeuvre prize. […]
Art Rotterdam is moved to the spring of this year
Art Rotterdam was supposed to take place this February. However, the art fair has been postponed to May. The fair will now take place in the Van Nellefabriek in Rotterdam from May 19 to May 22. This is necessary as the fair cannot take place under the new Corona measures. Fons Hof, Director of Art […]
Viltstore uses recycled material for its designs
Rotterdam-based Viltstore uses recycled PET bottles to produce felt artwork. The colorful wall panels give a touch-up to every interior and the works of art are acoustically dampening. The company, part of Viltr and operating from Industriegebouw, offers designs from several artists. Local artists like Cora Verhagen and Scherp Interieur provided designs and Stephan Brusche […]
Art Rotterdam 2022 keeps on innovating
As with previous editions, Art Rotterdam 2022 will take place in the Van Nelle Fabriek in Rotterdam. Seducing art lovers and professionals from home and abroad. The fair is renowned for its focus on emerging art. During its 23rd edition it offers visitors an opportunity to follow the latest developments in art. More than 100 […]
Rotterdam Rooftop Walk lets you see the center from above
MVRDV and Rotterdam Rooftop will erect spectacular air bridges between inner-city rooftops. From 26 May to 24 June 2022 Rotterdam Rooftop Walk will offer exciting sights and visitors can experience how rooftops can contribute to a better future for cities. An air bridge from the roof of De Bijenkorf to WTC will be the highlight […]
STORE STORE is a design shop driving social change
STORE is an association of artists, architects, and designers, enabling public access to art and design. It was founded in 2010 in London and now there is also a location in Rotterdam, it operates a design shop and workshop with an educational program. STORE’s main mission is to ensure that the next generation of designers […]
Restaurant Putaine has opened with great succes
Putaine is finally open and it’s immediately the place to be. The restaurant is part of the unique Floating Office in ever-evolving Rijnhaven offering unique views from the spectacular interior. Michael Schook and Eva Eekman lead the modern & seasonal international restaurant and bar. They have gained a lot of experience already with De Matroos […]