Pioneering Digital Art at Nieuwe Instituut
Digital technologies rapidly reshape our lives and societies. With REBOOT. Pioneering Digital Art the Nieuwe Instituut celebrates the pioneering history of digital art and culture in the Netherlands. Curators Sanneke Huisman (LI-MA) and Klaas Kuitenbrouwer (Nieuwe Instituut) created an exhibition around twenty ground-breaking digital artworks. All from the Netherlands from the period 1960-2000. In addition, […]
Het Nieuwe Instituut presents Architecture Prix de Rome
The Prix de Rome is the Netherlands’ oldest and most prestigious architecture prize for architects under 35. Het Nieuwe Instituut presents the nominated architect’s submissions for the 2022 Architecture Prix de Rome from November 18 to April 2023. Arna Mačkić, Dividual (Andrea Bit and Maciej Wieczorkowski), Lesia Topolnyk, and Studio KIWI (Kim Kool and Willemijn […]
Enjoy The Royal Hangover
In an idyllic orchard behind one of the oldest farms in the area, The Royal Hangover once again settles down for a unique experience. Just like last year, The Royal Hangover hosts a summer palace in Overschie. Visitors can indulge themselves in a secret location. Full of royal surprises like amazing scenery, and an abundance […]
Het Podium is the center of Rotterdam Architecture Month
A bright pink city podium, atop the roof of the New Institute, is the center of Rotterdam Architecture Month. Throughout June there are architectural events on the pink stage at almost 30 meters high. Downstairs in The New Institute, the main exhibition (T)Huis is on display. Admission to the platform is free but visitors must […]
Bijenkorf Rotterdam becomes The Creative House
The Creative House at Bijenkorf is the first in a series of cultural and art weekends. Local artists present their work within the existing shop from May 13 to 15. The theme for this year is the female gaze. Ten Rotterdam-based artists present their interpretation of this theme, including photographer Benny Emmerich. He will capture […]
Rotterdam Architecture Month settles podium on Het Nieuwe Instituut
Rotterdam Architecture Month and Het Nieuwe Instituut are joining forces to build an urban podium on the roof of Het Nieuwe Instituut. At the Podium, there are architecture events throughout the month of June. The Podium is free of charge via a lift and a giant staircase along the institute’s façade. The neon-pink installation with […]
The World Around Summit 2022 from Het Nieuwe Instituut
The World Around is a non-profit institution with the goal of enriching and empowering architectural discourse. Its third annual summit will launch at Het Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam on Saturday, January 29 and will close at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City on February 5. The summit is dedicated to sharing critical and cutting-edge […]
Exploring the archive of architecture office MVRDV
International architectural firm MVRDV, based in Rotterdam, has really put its mark on the city. They are responsible for iconic buildings and designs such as the Markthal, Harbour Experience Centre, The Modernist, and Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen. In 2015, Het Nieuwe Instituut, the national heritage institution for architecture, design and digital culture, began acquiring the […]
Restaurant Coco takes over Het Nieuwe Café
Het Nieuwe Café is the open for all restaurant and bar with a beautiful terrace in Het Nieuwe Instituut. Het Nieuwe Café has a new chef. Manuela Goncalves Tavares (already known for Coco) runs the restaurant now. Together with her team, she serves colourful, mostly plant-based and seasonal dishes. Manuela Goncalves Tavares is well known in […]