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Sculpture Park Sculpture Park will feature ten to twenty primarily large-scale works of art related to nature or the urban environment. The presentation will be located in the Tabaksfabriek (Tobacco Factory), one of the industrial and historic sections of the Van Nelle Fabriek. The architectural details are being developed by spatial design studio Tom Postma Design (known not only for their work at Art Rotterdam, but also Art Basel, Frieze Masters and TEFAF). Part of the exhibition space is dedicated to artists who live in Rotterdam or are graduates of a Rotterdam art academy, since after all, Sculpture Park revolves around the connection with the city of Rotterdam. Rotterdam boasts a unique international collection of over 50 major works of art. These sculptures, placed at important locations throughout the city, form part of the public programme for Rotterdam Art Week. The administrator of this collection, Sculpture International, is also involved in the content and promotion of Sculpture Park at the Van Nelle Fabriek. As part of this involvement, a representative of Sculpture International, together with a representative of Tom Postma Design and a Rotterdam curator/museum director, are all on the selection committee. Stichting Doom en Daad is also an important initiator of Sculpture Park. This foundation, which was established in 2017, is a philanthropic fund that invests in projects that help make Rotterdam attractive and appealing to residents and visitors alike.
Sculpture Park selection committee
The works of art will be chosen by a selection committee consisting of Ove Lucas (director CBK Rotterdam and director Sculpture International Rotterdam), Saskia van Kampen (curator Boijmans Van Beuningen) and Tom Postma (creative director Tom Postma Design).
New Art Section
With the always surprising New Art Section, Art Rotterdam offers a unique presentation of up-and-coming artists. This year, the focus is enhanced. To endorse the philosophy behind Art Rotterdam – discovering new art and encouraging young talent – a central placement has been chosen. Visitors to this 24th edition cannot miss it, as the New Art Section is located directly next to the entrance and its innovative presentations are hard to ignore. Two restaurants are located adjacent to the presentation that are accessible from the entrance area.
Michiel Simons of galerie M.Simons, comments, “As a young gallery owner, I am extremely proud to once again have the opportunity to take part in the New Art Section at the most prominent contemporary art event in the Netherlands. The bold character and exceptional quality of Art Rotterdam make the event a platform where, together with my artists, I can always go the extra mile in creating a presentation that is as unexpected and surprising as possible. I look forward to welcoming visitors in February with a solo presentation of work by Hadrien Gerenton and to get inspired by my fellow gallery owners.”
This prize is intended for artists who have completed their education at a Dutch art academy or a Dutch postgraduate institution; and their work can be seen at Art Rotterdam. The criteria: high-quality work, an interesting artistic position and adequate technical execution; authenticity and innovation (with a personal visual language); new perspectives on the world we live in and connection with/source of inspiration for the public. The selection criteria are multi-disciplinary: all media are eligible. The jury for 2022 consists of Yuki Kho, culture journalist; Alexandra Landré, artistic director Stroom, The Hague; Charl Landvreugd, head of research & curatorial practice, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam; Erik Mattijssen, visual artist and winner of the NN Art Award 2021; Elisah van den Bergh, advisor NN Art Collection. The four nominees will be announced in mid-December 2021. The winner will receive a cash prize of €10,000. In addition, NN Group will purchase one or more works from the four nominees for its corporate collection.
NN Audience Award
The public can also vote online for one of the four nominees via the Nationale-Nederlanden website from mid-January to midnight on Saturday 12 February. The public is also welcome to vote during the exhibition days from Wednesday 9 to Saturday 12 February at the NN Art Award stand. The public favourite will receive a cash prize of €5,000. The winner of the NN Public Choice Award 2022 will be announced online on the closing day of the fair, Sunday 13 February, at 3:00 PM.
You can find the online catalogue at: GalleryViewer.com
Sunday March 30 | 16.30 – 17.15 hrs | English spoken
Line Finderup will lead an artist talk on how gaming can serve as a tool to shift agency and perspective, offering new ways to engage with the viewer. She will present her project ULTIMATE MINGLE, featured at this year’s Art Rotterdam. The project showcases a video game where players embody art world identities, battling in a Tekken-style fight, exploring the intersection of gaming and artistic expression. By inviting the audience to take on different roles, she blurs the boundaries between observer and player, questioning who controls the narrative and how perspectives are constructed.
Sunday March 30 | 15.30 – 16.15 hrs | English spoken
Editor Pieter Vermeulen enter into conversation with artist Elen Braga about her artistic practice and the new monograph Elen Braga; a comprehensive overview of fifteen years of work by Belgian-Brazilian artist Elen Braga. With texts by the artist herself and contributions from critics and curators such as Raphael Fonseca, Laila Melchior, Paulo Miyada, Ilse Roosens and Joanna Zielińska, the book highlights her multidisciplinary practice – from performance and textiles to installation, sculpture, video and art in public space.
Sunday March 30 | 14.30 – 15.15 hrs | Dutch spoken | Courtesy: Root Gallery, on show at Art Rotterdam, Main Section
How does modernist architecture influence the way we see and feel the world? In this talk, artist Lisette Schumacher explores how light, materials, and structure shape our perception, using iconic buildings as examples. Through personal stories and visual insights, she reveals how these spaces inspire her artistic practice. From Le Corbusier to mid-century glass houses, discover how architecture is more than function; it’s an experience. Join her for a fresh perspective on space and art.
Sunday March 30 | 13.30 – 14.15 hrs | English spoken | Courtesy: Prats Nogueras Blanchard, on view at Art Rotterdam, New Art Section
In this lecture, Mercedes Azpilicueta will explore through her practice how materials like textiles carry cultural meanings over time, examining their roles in history and society through feminist and decolonial perspectives.
Sunday March 30 | 12.30 – 13.15 hrs | Dutch spoken | Courtesy: MPV Gallery, on show at Art Rotterdam, Main Section
How can an authority from a certain anonymity destroy another human being? Why is one life worth more than another? Questions like these underlie a series of double portraits by Bas Geerts, an ongoing series begun in 2023. These are paintings in which the silhouettes of two people are united, superimposed, as a debunking of the disproportionality of their relationship; portraits in which the victim is given a voice, while the ruler is exposed as such.
Sunday March 30 | 11.30 – 12.15 hrs | Dutch spoken
In the summer of 2023, the National Museum of Photography acquired Pakhuis Santos thanks to a gift from the Droom en Daad Foundation. After two years of preparations, the museum will reopen this fall in its new location. Birgit Donker, director of the National Museum of Photograpy, takes you through what is involved in moving the national Collection of more than 6.5 million photos and what you can expect in the renovated Nederlands Fotomuseum. A unique look behind the scenes!
