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There Are Black People In The Future

There Are Black People In The Future — Now on the façade of the Kunsthal

Nov. 16, 2022
From today, Kunsthal Rotterdam is showing the work “There Are Black People In The Future” by Alisha B. Wormsley on its façade. Following many different cities around the world, this powerful community artwork and billboard has now arrived in the Netherlands for the very first time, as part of the exhibition In the Black Fantastic.

In the Black Fantastic

In the Black Fantastic — This autumn

Nov. 2, 2022
Step into an immersive experience at the intersection of reality and fantasy worlds.

Here We Are! on Nu te zien

Here We Are! on Nu te zien — Watch now

Sept. 14, 2022
In a new episode of Dutch art television programme Nu te zien! (On view now!) museum director Margriet Schavemaker of Amsterdam Museum visits the exh…

All you can Art back to home base at Kunsthal

All you can Art back to home base at Kunsthal — Join in!

July 6, 2022
This summer All you can Art will return back to home base, the Kunsthal Auditorium. The artists' open studios will be the point of departure for a constantly evolving exhibition that everyone is allowed to contribute to.

Kunsthal launches limited edition building model

Kunsthal launches limited edition building model — Build the Kunsthal!

May 24, 2022
Build the Kunsthal in LEGO® blocks! 1 November 2022 will mark the 30th birthday of Kunsthal Rotterdam. To celebrate the 30th anniversary, the Kunsthal is launching a limited edition construction kit for collectors and fans.

Students take over Kunsthal during MBO Monday

Students take over Kunsthal during MBO Monday — Collaboration with Albeda

May 16, 2022
Students take over Kunsthal during MBO Monday. Over 1,100 Albeda students visited the Kunsthal for the first MBO Monday. For a whole day, the Kunsthal was an exclusive terrain for the students.

All you can Art Summer School 2022

All you can Art Summer School 2022 — Sign up now!

April 4, 2022
Do you have guts, creative talent and a passion for art? Then sign up now for the All you can Art Summer School 2022. During the Summer School you spend four intensive days a week working under the guidance of artists.

Kunsthal Light #26

Kunsthal Light #26 — This spring in Kunsthal Rotterdam

March 15, 2022
For the 26th edition of Kunsthal Light, the Kunsthal is presenting LIKE ME NOW, EGO DEATH, a site-specific work by the artist Marlou Fernanda.

All you can Art and Reakt intensify collaboration

All you can Art and Reakt intensify collaboration — New project Kunstness

Feb. 28, 2022
From March, All you can Art will venture beyond Rotterdam. During the project ‘Kunstness’, four All you can Art artists will take turns in visiting various locations of Reakt around the country

Calling Rotterdam City Artists!

Calling Rotterdam City Artists! — Will you be a 2022 City Artist?

Feb. 15, 2022
Every year the Rotterdam City Archives and CBK Rotterdam go in search of artists who observe the city and can transform their reflections into drawings: our City Artists!

Impressive video works by Erkan Özgen

Impressive video works by Erkan Özgen — This spring in Kunsthal Rotterdam

Feb. 9, 2022
In ‘Off the Record’, Kunsthal Rotterdam is showing five impressive video works by the Kurdish artist Erkan Özgen

Book your online ticket now

Book your online ticket now — Kunsthal reopened tomorrow

Jan. 25, 2022
From Wednesday 26 January Kunsthal Rotterdam is open again! Book your online ticket now.

Baharak Sabourian new chair of the Kunsthal Rotterdam’s supervisory board

Baharak Sabourian new chair of the Kunsthal Rotterdam’s supervisory board

Jan. 25, 2022
Starting her duties in January 2022, Baharak Sabourian has been appointed chair of the Kunsthal Rotterdam’s supervisory board. She succeeds Arjan Schakenbos, chair of the board of directors at Vestia, who is resigning after a period of eight years.

Sunshine State premiere postponed

Sunshine State premiere postponed — Steve McQueen

Jan. 10, 2022
International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) and Kunsthal Rotterdam present Sunshine State, an installation by filmmaker and artist Steve McQueen. Th…

Collaborations result in a dynamic Kunsthal vibe

Collaborations result in a dynamic Kunsthal vibe — Looking back and forward

Dec. 30, 2021
The year is ending in the same way it began: with an abruptly closed Kunsthal. However, after a lockdown that lasted nearly six months, Kunsthal Rotterdam can look back on a year in which many visitors were still successful in finding their way to the exhibitions.

Kunsthal temporarily closed

Kunsthal temporarily closed — Until 14 January 2022

Dec. 19, 2021
Due to the national Covid-19 restrictions, the Kunsthal is unfortunately closed, at least up to and including 14 January 2022.

Marianne Splint New director

Marianne Splint New director — New director Kunsthal Rotterdam

Dec. 7, 2021
Effective 14 February 2022, Kunsthal Rotterdam’s supervisory board will appoint Marianne Splint as director.

Opening Calder Now

Opening Calder Now — Sunday 21 November

Nov. 18, 2021
This Sunday, Kunsthal Rotterdam will proudly present ‘Calder Now’, an impressive exhibition that explores for the first time in Europe the modern master’s enduring and unmistakable influence on contemporary art.

Last week

Last week — We Are Animals

Oct. 19, 2021
Only one more week to visit We Are Animals! Enter the animal kingdom of art until Sunday 24 October at the Kunsthal. Look feathered polar bears, a floating elephant and a wild wolf straight in the eye and learn more about the relationship between humans and animals.

ROTTERDAM CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS SIGN DIVERSITY CHARTER

ROTTERDAM CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS SIGN DIVERSITY CHARTER

Sept. 28, 2021
On Diversity Day, October 5, 2021, several Rotterdam cultural institutions will sign the Diversity Charter.

Mastercard long-term sponsor of Kunsthal Rotterdam

Mastercard long-term sponsor of Kunsthal Rotterdam — Deep In Vogue

Sept. 22, 2021
This past summer, Mastercard and Kunsthal Rotterdam have started a long-term sponsor partnership. Every year, Mastercard will be supporting one of the Kunsthal’s exhibitions.

Drummies by photographer Alice Mann

Drummies by photographer Alice Mann

Aug. 23, 2021
Discover the story of proud and self-confident young female athletes in South Africa.

Celebrating Ballroom Culture met Deep in Vogue

Celebrating Ballroom Culture met Deep in Vogue — This autumn in the Kunsthal

Aug. 2, 2021
In close collaboration with Amber Vineyard, Mother of the first Dutch ballroom house House of Vineyard, the Kunsthal is proud to present the exhibition Deep in Vogue. Celebrating Ballroom Culture.

Art sleepover

Art sleepover — All you can Art launches special project

July 12, 2021
From this summer All you can Art is launching a special new project. Art from the collection of the Netherlands Cultural Heritage Agency (RCE) will be the guest of various households in Rotterdam.

Five and a Guide

Five and a Guide — Book a tour now!

July 5, 2021
Be guided on a tour through one of the exhibits!

Winners of ING Talent Award announced

Winners of ING Talent Award announced — Jury and public prize

June 2, 2021
ING and the Kunsthal Rotterdam are proud to present the winner of the ING Talent Award 2021.

NN Open Museum Week

NN Open Museum Week — Free Kunsthal ticket

May 31, 2021
From Saturday 5 June, the Kunsthal, together with all Dutch museums, will be open to the public again! To celebrate this festive moment, Nationale-Nederlanden organises the NN Open Museum Week.

Mini-series about animals in the Kunsthal and Blijdorp

Mini-series about animals in the Kunsthal and Blijdorp — We Are (talking about) Animals

May 25, 2021
Two Rotterdam icons join forces! Together with Blijdorp Zoo, the Kunsthal is discovering the world of animals: in contemporary art and as real animals.

Museumpark Rotterdam Opens Up!

Museumpark Rotterdam Opens Up! — check out the video

May 19, 2021
Today the Kunsthal, together with the other cultural institutions of the Museumpark, is turning over the Song Contest clock. Only 3 more days until the Grand Finale! This moment is the starting point for the launch of the amazing video production Museumpark Rotterdam Opens Up.

Vote now for the ING Talent Award

Vote now for the ING Talent Award — Public Prize

May 18, 2021
Starting now, you can cast your vote for the ING Talent Award Public Prize!

Calder's influence on contemporary art

Calder's influence on contemporary art — This autumn in Kunsthal Rotterdam

April 29, 2021
The Kunsthal Rotterdam proudly presents the multisensory exhibition Calder Now this Autumn.

ING Talent Award finalists announced

ING Talent Award finalists announced — Soon at the Kunsthal

March 29, 2021
The ING Talent Award offers emerging, talented photographers in Europe a platform for showing their own work to an international audience. The finalists will be coached by the famous American photographer Alec Soth.

Resigning Kunsthal director Nathanja van Dijk

Resigning Kunsthal director Nathanja van Dijk — Announcement

March 11, 2021
In close consultation with the board of supervisors, it has been decided that Nathanja van Dijk will be resigning as director/manager of Kunsthal Rotterdam as of 15 March 2021.

New: Petcast!

New: Petcast! — Podcast about We Are Animals

Feb. 17, 2021
Kunsthal Rotterdam is launching its own podcast to accompany the exhibition We Are Animals: PETCAST! As soon as we are allowed to reopen, you will be…

Kunsthal focuses on collaboration and experiments

Kunsthal focuses on collaboration and experiments — Looking back on an exceptional year

Jan. 5, 2021
Before the Covid-19 measures led to all cultural institutions temporarily closing their doors from Friday 13 March, Kunsthal Rotterdam appeared to be on course for another record year. During the first 2.5 months of the year we had already welcomed 79,000 visitors. Now, exactly nine months later, the Kunsthal is again closed for the public, giving us time to draw up the balance sheet of an extraordinary year.

We wish you...

We wish you... — Musical finale of the year

Dec. 23, 2020
...heartwarming holidays and a new, cool and sparkling 2021!

Kunsthal Rotterdam temporarily closed from today

Kunsthal Rotterdam temporarily closed from today

Dec. 15, 2020
Unfortunately… from today, Kunsthal Rotterdam – just like all other museums – must close for a while. We hope that we can open our doors to the public again on Wednesday 20 January 2021.

Winners top 10 Art & Music

Winners top 10 Art & Music

Dec. 1, 2020
What a nice result! Some 450 participants submitted their top 10 favourite records with the best songs and exhibition worthy album covers. Together with Nationale-Nederlanden and Fresh 'n Rebel we organised this contest on the occasion of the exhibition 'Black Album / White Cube. A Journey into Art and Music'. Curious about the lists and looking for inspiration? Have a look and listen to them all here.

Ticketshop Kunsthal opened

Ticketshop Kunsthal opened

Nov. 16, 2020
Next Thursday 19 November, the Kunsthal will reopen its doors after a short two-week closure. As of today it is possible to buy an online ticket again. We can't wait to welcome our public back. Book your time slot in the meantime!

Kunsthal Rotterdam temporarily closed from 5 November

Kunsthal Rotterdam temporarily closed from 5 November

Nov. 4, 2020
Unfortunately… from Thursday 5 November, Kunsthal Rotterdam – just like all other museums – must close for a while. We hope that we can open our doors to the public again on Thursday 19 November.

Monday 19 October specially opened!

Monday 19 October specially opened! — Autumn break tip

Oct. 14, 2020
Enjoy a day in the Kunsthal during the Autumn break. Monday 19 October the Kunsthal is specially opened from 10.00 hrs.

Yes, we are open!

Yes, we are open! — Online tickets only. Book your time slot

June 1, 2020
Welcome back, stay safe and hope to see you soon.

Open from Monday 1 June!

Open from Monday 1 June! — Online tickets only

May 20, 2020
Tickets can only be booked online. Ticket sales will start on Monday 25 May. From Monday 1 June, the Kunsthal will be open again! We cannot wait to welcome you again.

Kunsthal Rotterdam temporarily closed

Kunsthal Rotterdam temporarily closed — national policy

March 12, 2020
In line with national policy relating to the corona virus, the Kunsthal Rotterdam will remain closed to the public until further notice.

Monday 21 October specially opened!

Monday 21 October specially opened!

Oct. 21, 2019
Enjoy a day in the Kunsthal Rotterdam during the autumn break. Monday 21 October the Kunsthal is specially opened from 10.00 hrs.

Nathanja van Dijk

Nathanja van Dijk — New director Kunsthal Rotterdam

Oct. 4, 2019
The supervisory board of the Kunsthal Rotterdam Foundation has appointed Nathanja van Dijk as the new director of the Kunsthal Rotterdam. Van Dijk (1984) is an art historian (University of Utrecht / University of Amsterdam), curator and cultural entrepreneur.

Surcharge and time slots

Surcharge and time slots — 13 October 2019 until 8 March 2020

Sept. 16, 2019
From 13 October there will be a surcharge of € 2.50 per visitor for all exhibitions during the period of 13 October 2019 - 8 March 2020. Due to the expected crowds, the Kunsthal will also be working with time slots during this period.

Peter Lindbergh passed away

Peter Lindbergh passed away — A great loss

Sept. 5, 2019
The late Peter Lindbergh (74) passed away on the 3rd of September, 2019. We mourn the loss of one of the greatest photographers of all time. With gra…

Vacancy general director

Vacancy general director — Working at the Kunsthal

June 27, 2019
Kunsthal Rotterdam is looking for a general director who bears the final responsibility for the artistic development and quality of the exhibitions, and is able to further translate this into a surprising programme.

All you can Art 4

All you can Art 4 — Kick off

June 6, 2019
It was an incredible All you can Art party last Saturday, 1 June, at Het Gemaal op Zuid! A summery reunion with many partners, participants and artis…

Emily Ansenk appointed as director of the Holland Festival

Emily Ansenk appointed as director of the Holland Festival — From 1 September 2019

May 20, 2019
Emily Ansenk (1970), who has been the director of the Kunsthal Rotterdam since 2008, will become the new director of the Holland Festival in Amsterda…

Kingsday closed

Kingsday closed

April 26, 2019
On Saturday 27 april the Kunsthal is closed.

Summer School Admission

Summer School Admission — Register now!

April 2, 2019
The All you can Art Summerschool is coming back! Are you creative, quirky and looking for an artistic challenge this summer? Check the terms and register before 6 May!

D-Day Flag at Rotterdam

D-Day Flag at Rotterdam — A Symbol of Freedom

Jan. 29, 2019
From Tuesday 5 February the first American D-Day flag will be exhibited in the Kunsthal in Rotterdam, a city where the war has left indelible traces. The presentation of ‘D-Day Flag 75 Years. A Symbol of Freedom’ is a prelude to the celebration of 75 years of liberation. The story behind this battered and stained flag is

Record number of visitors for the Kunsthal

Record number of visitors for the Kunsthal

Dec. 20, 2018
In its anniversary year, Kunsthal Rotterdam is headed for a record number of 415,000 visitors, the highest number in its 25-year existence.

Kunsthal and IBB win &Award with All you can Art

Kunsthal and IBB win &Award with All you can Art

Dec. 10, 2018
The Kunsthal and the Instituto Buena Bista Curaçao are the joint winners of the very first &Award with All you can Art, for involving and connecting people. The news was announced today during the Beeld&Storm conference.

New member of Kunsthal supervisory board appointed

New member of Kunsthal supervisory board appointed

Dec. 1, 2018
We are very pleased to announce that as of 1 December 2018, the Municipal Executive Committee of Rotterdam has appointed a new member of the Kunsthal Rotterdam’s supervisory board.

Naked Tour on TV

Naked Tour on TV — Watch it!

Nov. 16, 2018
Lauren Verster joined the annual Naked Tour of the Kunsthal. Watch the AVROTROS broadcast Lief Lijf here.

Women at the top

Women at the top — Broadcast Stand van Nederland

Nov. 7, 2018
An illustrative interview with Kunsthal Director Emily Ansenk.

Monday 22 October specially opened!

Monday 22 October specially opened!

Oct. 22, 2018
Enjoy a day in the Kunsthal Rotterdam during the autumn break. Monday 22 October the Kunsthal is specially opened from 10.00 hrs.

Currently there is a surcharge

Currently there is a surcharge — Entrance fee

Oct. 4, 2018
There is a surcharge of € 2.50 for all exhibitions during 22 September 2018 through 20 January 2019.

Waterlicht by Daan Roosegaarde

Waterlicht by Daan Roosegaarde — Soon

Aug. 27, 2018
Stimulate your senses in the dream landscape WATERLICHT. As a virtual flood made of LEDs, software and lenses, WATERLICHT inundates the Museumpark to show how high the water could reach without human intervention.

Viktor&Rolf arrangement

Viktor&Rolf arrangement — Mainport Hotel

July 2, 2018
Visit the exhibition Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam. Make an unforgettable trip and extend your visit to the exhibition of Viktor & Rolf with an overnight stay including exclusive extra’s in 5 star hotel Mainport. Read more and book now!

Kunsthal goes cashless

Kunsthal goes cashless — Tuesday 3 April

March 16, 2018
TUESDAY 3 APRIL Please note! From Tuesday 3 April 2018 it is no longer possible to make cash payments at the Kunsthal Rotterdam. The Kunsthal is opting for cashless payment methods in order to promote sustainability and safety.

Winsor & Newton

Winsor & Newton — New Kunsthal ambassador

March 1, 2018
The Kunsthal has entered into a new partnership with Winsor & Newton in 2018.

Kunsthal Touring Exhibition Peter Lindbergh

Kunsthal Touring Exhibition Peter Lindbergh — A Different Vision on Fashion Photography

Jan. 22, 2018
With only two more weeks on show (until February 4th) in Turin and 400.000+ visitors, the travelling exhibition of Peter Lindbergh is a great succes!

New fashion exhibition in the Kunsthal: 'Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years'

New fashion exhibition in the Kunsthal: 'Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years' — This summer

Jan. 16, 2018
The Kunsthal Rotterdam proudly presents a new fashion exhibition this Summer: ‘Viktor&Rolf: Fashion Artists 25 Years’.

Annual report 2016

Annual report 2016 — Now online!

April 25, 2017
The Kunsthal Annual Report 2016 is now online! It was an extraordinary as well as successful year. The Kunsthal initiated, produced and presented its first traveling exhibition, ‘Peter Lindbergh. A Different Vision on Fashion Photography’, which had its world premiere in Rotterdam and is now showing at the Kunsthalle Munich.

IBB receives Prins Bernhard Culture Fund!

IBB receives Prins Bernhard Culture Fund! — Caribbean Region

Feb. 22, 2017
IBB was recently the recepient of the 2016 Culture Prize awarded by the Prince Bernhard Culture Fund Caribbean Region. IBB received this price for it’s works and achievements in the fields of art education and social engagement the last 10 years. During the presentation IBB students did an art performance called ‘Playa Buena Bista’ outside of our gallery Esmeralda. There were also performances by other beneficiaries of PBCF during the ceremony.

Gift ideas for the holiday season

Gift ideas for the holiday season — Come shopping at the Kunsthal!

Dec. 16, 2016
With the Christmas holidays just around the corner, let us help you with some original gift ideas. At the Kunsthal you’ll find the most delightful gifts for under the tree.

Making Africa & Afrika 010

Making Africa & Afrika 010 — Until 31 December 2016

Dec. 7, 2016
From now until Saturday 31 December, you can get 25% discount on a ticket to the ‘Afrika 010’ exhibition at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam just by showing a Kunsthal admission ticket from the same day.

New business director

New business director — Herman van Karnebeek

Nov. 9, 2016
The Kunsthal Rotterdam is pleased to announce that Herman van Karnebeek has been appointed as business director from 1 December 2016. He and general director Emily Ansenk will form the management.

SkyTeam give away

SkyTeam give away — Win two airline tickets to the USA!

Oct. 17, 2016
Do you want to win two tickets to the United States of America? This is your chance! On the occasion of the exhibition ‘Peter Lindbergh. A Different Vision on Fashion Photography’, SkyTeam and the Kunsthal Rotterdam are giving away two airline tickets!

Friends First

Friends First — Benefits, Priority and extras!

Aug. 25, 2016
The exhibition Peter Lindbergh - A different Vision on Fashion Photography opens on Saturday 10 September. The Kunsthal is under full construction building up this sizzling exhibition full impressive large photo’s, green screens, video walls and exciting pieces!

Lindbergh arrangement

Lindbergh arrangement — Mainport hotel

July 21, 2016
FROM 12 SEPTEMBER 2016 till 12 FEBRUARY 2017 Visit the exhibition of Peter Lindbergh. A Different Vision on Fashion Photography at the Kunsthal in Rotterdam and enjoy a weekend getaway with your overnight stay at five-star Mainport hotel.

Rotterdam Xpanded

Rotterdam Xpanded — boosting your art experience

June 24, 2016
FROM 18 JUNE TILL 18 SEPTEMBER This summer, Kunsthal Rotterdam, International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) and Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen join forces for Rotterdam Xpanded.

Boxing Day Brunch in the Kunsthal café

Boxing Day Brunch in the Kunsthal café — Christmas holiday

Dec. 26, 2015
You can enjoy a Boxing Day brunch all day long in the Kunsthal café on 26 December. Make your reservation now

Rotterdam in top 10

Rotterdam in top 10 — Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2016

Oct. 29, 2015
Rotterdam is the place to be! Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel has named Rotterdam one of the top cities of 2016. Read more.

New website

New website — Surfing the timeline

Oct. 15, 2015
Kunsthal Rotterdam launches a new website. The new website is as surprising as the Kunsthal! Read more.

Keith Haring Weekend

Keith Haring Weekend — Revival of the Eighties

Oct. 10, 2015
In connection with the exhibition ‘Keith Haring. The Political Line', the Kunsthal is organising a lively weekend full of Eighties Revival.

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