Portrait of a Sculpture focuses on Naum Gabo’s artwork
Naum Gabo is one of the pioneers of modern sculpture. His striking three-dimensional construction that has flanked De Bijenkorf department store on the Coolsingel since 1957 is now the subject of a new book: Gabo – Portrait Of A Sculpture. The history of this untitled sculpture by Gabo is interwoven with the history of the […]
A hugely great exhibition by Dutch expressionist Henk Chabot
Between the two world wars, Henk Chabot (1894 – 1949) was regarded as a leading representative of Dutch expressionism. A striking monumental villa in the very center of Rotterdam is devoted to the painter and sculptor. From May 3 the exhibition ‘Het wordt reusachtig goed’ shows highlights and defining moments from his wide-ranging oeuvre. Henk […]
Hair Power celebrates power and symbolic meaning of hair
Beautifully decorated hair combs, outrageous wigs, meticulously braided jewelry, and a warm jumper made of hair. Wereldmuseum Rotterdam launches a new exhibition: Hair Power. Hair is a particularly powerful material. Not only because it is fragile and strong at the same time, but also because it feels so intimate. Growing out of our skin, it […]
Equestrian excellence at 73rd edition of CHIO in Kralingen
CHIO Rotterdam is the only Dutch equestrian top outdoor event. It belongs to the very best international events in the world. With a 73 years history in showjumping and dressage, CHIO Rotterdam is also the oldest international top sports event in Rotterdam. Besides enjoying the world’s best riders and horses competing at the beautiful historic […]
Opening of the beach season in Hoek van Holland
Rotterdam sure has a beach. Hoek van Holland is a lively seaside resort that borders onto the North Sea and Nieuwe Waterweg. Beach season opens on Ascension Day (May 26). There are a lot of activities like a fair and shows from big names at the beach clubs. Hoek van Holland was founded in 1864 […]
The Punter is back where Rotterdam originated
Some thirty years ago, archaeologists in Rotterdam made an extraordinary discovery near the library. About ten meters under the ground they found a boat. A so-called punter. The vessel was found at the construction site of the railway tunnel under the Binnenrotte. Exactly at the site where the dam in the river Rotte used to […]
Prinses Theater is back in showbusiness
It’s the oldest theatre in the city. It’s been restored in authentic and historic style, but with the standards of 2022. From this March Prinses Theater will once again be a multifunctional events venue. A place for cultural and commercial programming, business events, and private parties. Hospitality duo Ernst Hoogenboom and Dennis Rens have great […]
Holland America Line celebrates naming of Rotterdam
Holland America Line’s newest ship Rotterdam is set to get the royal treatment at a naming ceremony in Rotterdam coming May 30. Her Royal Highness Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the ship’s godmother. ”Our new Rotterdam is a spectacular ship. We are thrilled to have its naming ceremony scheduled with a celebratory cruise. This […]
Een kunstcentrum is the newest art center in Charlois
The former town hall of Charlois now houses Een kunstcentrum. An initiative by local residents of the historic neighborhood. Aimed at strengthening art and culture in this Southern part of town. The art center is a place where the versatile culture of Rotterdam-South is made visible in the form of monthly activities organised by voluntary […]
Historic sculpture from Dudok’s Bijenkorf comes back to the Coolsingel
The famous architect Willem Marinus Dudok designed the first Bijenkorf in Rotterdam. It opened in 1930 and was the largest and most modern department store in Europe. In May 1940, the building was largely destroyed by the German bombings of Rotterdam. The department store was located near where the Maritime Museum is now. A sculpture […]