Kunsthal presents In Search of Humanity by Ai Weiwei
Ai Weiwei is one of today’s most prominent artists. An activist, and critic of authoritarian power systems. Kunsthal now presents his work in a large-scale exhibition. In Search of Humanity is the most comprehensive retrospective to date. Including cultural ready-mades, paintings, works made from LEGO bricks, sculptures, installations, photography, and video works, the exhibition presents […]
Rotterdam city artists create Urban Jungle at the Kunsthal
Every year, the Rotterdam City Archive and CBK Rotterdam go in search of artists who are able to observe the city and transform their reflections into drawings: the city artists. This year Xaviera Altena, Johan Kleinjan, and Nuno Orlando have been given the task to portray the tensions between the city’s urbanised and natural habitats. […]
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 […]
Kusthal presents inventive fashion photographer Tim Walker
Tim Walker is one of the world’s most inventive fashion photographers. The compelling exhibition Tim Walker: Wonderful Things at Kunsthal celebrates his rich imaginative power from September 24. With elaborate and often surreal sets, his photographs transport the visitors to enchanted worlds. Tilda Swinton, Grace Jones, Grayson Perry, as well as many other muses and […]
HipHopHuis celebrates Staying Power in Kunsthal
For twenty years already, HipHopHuis has been the Rotterdam location for arts and culture within the hip-hop community. Next to dance and DJ lessons and events, it spreads cultural knowledge with collaborations like exhibitions in Kunsthal. ‘Staying Power. Hiphophuis invites Lakwena’ starts September 24. Following earlier collaborations, including the successful exhibition Street Dreams, these two […]
Kunsthal LIVE programs music, design and art every sunday in July
Kunsthal LIVE is a summer outdoor festival in the Museumpark. It takes place on all Sundays in July from 1 PM to 5 PM next to the Kunsthal. Admission is free. The summer will be kicked off on Sunday, July 3 with RIGHTABOUTNOW INC. DJ Jasmine Perez is behind the turntable and ParHasard performs with […]
Rotterdam Pride provides an in depth conference at Kunsthal
Besides the very cool celebration of Roze Zaterdag at the Coolsingel, Rotterdam Pride also remains a protest. Because the LGBTQIA+ community still has a long way to go towards full acceptance and equal rights. The Rotterdam Pride foundation emphasizes the protest with the Rotterdam Pride Conference in the Kunsthal. From Wednesday, June 22 to Saturday, […]
Kunsthal is launching a limited edition construction kit
November 2022 will mark the 30th birthday of Kunsthal Rotterdam. In the run-up, the art institute focuses on different aspects. This June, during Rotterdam Architecture Month, the focus is on the Kunsthal building. To celebrate the 30th anniversary, the Kunsthal is launching a limited edition construction kit for collectors and fans. Situated in the Museumpark, Kunsthal […]
Building the city with the paper models of STRM
The Rotterdam Architecture Month is almost upon us. The whole month of June is dedicated to architecture. Ever since Rotterdam began promoting itself as ‘The architecture city of the Netherlands’ STRM started producing DIY models of Rotterdam buildings. The company started with the Robeco tower, Willemswerf, Van Nelle factory, Montevideo, Toren op Zuid and the […]
Here We Are! celebrates Women in Design
With the exhibition ‘Here We Are! Women in Design 1900 – Today’ Kunsthal presents over a hundred women designers who have all made a crucial contribution to the development of modern and contemporary design. The spotlights are on these women by using 120 years of design history. The collection of the Vitra Design Museum is […]
