Agenda

Alternative Guide to Rotterdam

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Sun 15 January

Open Studio Van der Takstraat

On Sunday the 15th of January we welcome you to visit our studio at the Noordereiland. We bring art, soup, beer and music (in particular order). Hope to see you!

Fri 13 January

Fleeting

On 13 January at 19.00 hr opening of Fleeting by Ir. Thessa Menssen, director Infrastructure & Maritime affairs (COO) Port of Rotterdam N.V. Four artists research the importance of light and sound for our perception of everyday reality : Marco Douma, Roel Meelkop, Rutger Zuydervelt and Barbara Helmer.

Sun 15 January

Rene Sommer

With contemporary photography with a large cut eye to classic photography René Sommer takes you into the life of the city. We see how rich and poor live alongside each other and the younger to the next party going with older enjoy the city life in old age. An exhibition that everyone will recognize something and it will take.

Tue 10 January

Photo exhibition Empty your Pocket

What do men have in their pockets? Come by and find out, visit the Photo exhibition in Central Library Rotterdam.

Sun 08 January

The selection of Hans

Hans Sonnenberg celebrates the 50th anniversary of his Gallery Delta this year. Contemporary wise he has been there and seen it all. Prior to the exhibition Mr Delta in Boymans van Beuningen later this year we NOW can enjoy The selection Hans Sonnenberg made out of artists represented by Cokkie Snoei, Iris Cornelis and Zic Zerp Gallery.

Sun 15 January

Book launches Subjective Atlas of Mexico, Factory Living, Mexican snacks & music

— Subjective Atlas of Mexico With presentations by Moniek Driesse, Diego Gutierrez and Annelys de Vet (2.30 pm). — PrintRoom presentation on CUARTA EDICIÓN Contemporary Publications Forum in Mexico City, with the books we selected for you at the fair (2.00 pm). — NEWSPAPER / FACTORY LIVING CHINA and other work by Petra Valdimarsdóttir (3.30 pm).

Sat 14 January

OHNE TITEL

To start 2012 properly we invited four great artists for our new show. Gino and The Garlic Myth, Olivier Vrancken and Ted Parker are very talented artists who each work in their own way.

Fri 20 January

Opening: Lizzie Fitch/Ryan Trecartin with Rhett LaRue

MAMA’s first exhibition of 2012 is by artists Lizzie Fitch (US, 1981) and Ryan Trecartin (US, 1981). Together with Rhett LaRue (US, 1982) they have made a series of new works especially for this exhibition, which will be shown with other works by Fitch and a selection of Trecartin’s most recent body of work, Any Ever (2009-2010).

Mon 23 January

BNO Romeo Delta presents: CUT!

Move over Hollywood! This time we’ll look at the magic of the movies through designers’ eyes.

During this evening we’ll roll out the red carpet for maker of film posters, trailers, special effects and art-direction.

Art

WOR Illu #8 — Gwen Stok

Rotterdam illustrator Gwen Stok created this trio of prehistoric ladies for We Own Rotterdam. They go wild for food, parties and art, just like you!

Thu 22 December

DEARHUNTER AT MARGREETH OLSTHOORN

An exhibition by Dearhunter at Margreeth Olsthoorn Gallery. Showing raw black and white ink-drawings with a dark and dreamlike appearance. Combined with a vintage sale in by Vintage & Labels by Hendrikus + Dearhunter.

Fri 23 December

I DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT ANYTHING ..

an exhibition by Peter Fortmann and Marjan de Goeij

Wed 21 December

Paula Petroll Drawing #20 #21

Second installation by Paula Petroll, current guest at Around the Corner, Nac international residency

Tue 20 December

Opening biggest mural of Rotterdam

Recently Ready2Rumbl completed painting the largest mural in Rotterdam, measuring 47 metres long and 13 metres high.

Sun 18 December

Screening Miss from Zhang Yan during Finissage

We cordially invite you for the finissage of Driessens & van den Baar. During the finissage we will screen of Miss, a short animation of Zhang Yan.

Fri 16 December

Duende presents: ‘a lone a last a loved a long the’

Exhibition 17-18 December 2011 13.00 - 17.00 hrs. Artists Eleni Kamma and Elliot Collins present within the context of their artist-in-residency period at Duende the exhibition a lone a last a loved a long the.

Tue 13 December

BDSL

Tuesday, December 13, at the cult video store: A night of comics, with special animations, listen to a lecture about comics, and ofcourse read comics whilst enyoying a beer. BDSL stands for Drinking beer and reading comics presented by Joost Halbertsma und Kito.

Thu 08 December

Sidetrack the Mountain at Station Noord

‘Kunst Rotterdam Noord’ by Lori van Vlerken and Matthijs Kiel. Music by Zinkzand and with the conceptual kitchen of Cateringa & Kompanen.

Fri 16 December

Fashion Show ‘Sell Yourself’

On Friday the 16th of December 2011, DEK22 is launching Sell Yourself: a shop in a gallery, showcasing a new selection of young designers every three months who will present their fresh outlook on fashion.

Fri 16 December

The sleep of reason breeds… Monsters!

‘The Sleep of Reason Breeds.. Monsters!’ is a three-day ‘art event’ by artists and creative entrepreneurs Ansjel van Bellen en Christy de Witt in joint association with Gesamt Galerie and La Hollandaise.