Every third Friday of the month, you're welcome at the Kunsthal for an exciting and inspiring programme infused with a generous dose of art. All exhibitions are open until 22:00 hrs and each edition is curated by a different Rotterdam-based partner. On Friday 19 December, de Wasserij will be pulling the strings. The exhibition Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses serves as the source of inspiration for this vibrant evening.
De Wasserij is an incubator where innovative fashion professionals meet, collaborate, and exchange knowledge. The building, a former industrial laundry in Rotterdam-Noord, offers studios to around fifty movers and shakers from the fashion industry. The residents of De Wasserij share a common goal: they believe it's important to contribute to a better future through their practice. Because more and more professionals and consumers are becoming aware that fashion causes large-scale pollution. There's also a growing awareness that the production of "fast fashion," in particular, contributes to social inequality in many parts of the world.
Bites & drinks
During Friday Night LIVE, the tastiest bites are back on the menu. And are you coming to the Kunsthal with your Friday Night LIVE ticket between 17:00 and 19:00 hrs? Then a complimentary welcome drink (wine, beer, or soda) will be waiting for you!
PROGRAMME
This evening, you'll be immersed in the creative world of the fashion community building De Wasserij. Participate in workshops and collaborate on a collective dress. Discover the latest work of residents on screen and on the dance floor. And snag your last-minute, unique Christmas gifts at the pop-up shop!
Odair Pereira
During Friday Night LIVE, stylist and fashion designer (and Rotterdam’s first fashion mayor) Odair Pereira will present his new collection. The brand DAIR is known for its gender-neutral, couture-inspired clothing. That evening, Odair will bring his new collection to life on the dance floor and sell unique items in the shop!
Rosalie Key
Designer Rosalie Key will present her unique, detailed work on live mannequins and will be responsible for the masterpiece that all visitors can participate in creating.
Dewi van 't Hoog
Dewi is fotograaf en beeldmaker met een sterk gevoel voor sfeer en detail. Tijdens Friday Night LIVE toont Dewi een video van de ontwerpen van Rosalie Key, ook een van residents van de Wasserij.
Studio Tizi
At sustainable fashion studio Studio Tizi, you can make a flower brooch from sequins made from recycled materials.
Studio Bent Bent Bent
Studio Bent Bent Bent will raise the temperature with colorful prints for heat presses. Upgrade your wardrobe or choose a secondhand item to have a print printed on at Bent.
Marta Musial
Photographer Marta Musial is exploring the latest developments and combining her photography with the possibilities of AI. Her recent collaboration with Mai Gidah will be shown on the Auditorium's big screen.
Anouk van de Sande
Multi-designer Anouk van de Sande presents her bag brand ‘Tasket’. With her sustainable label, she repurposes leftover tarpaulin from local sailmakers into DIY kits - no sewing machine needed.
Gianni Antonia
Gianni Antonia is a designer and founder of Cypher Studio. During Friday Night Live, he will give an interactive sneak peek of his new project, Palais D'Antoia, a digital fashion collection based on data and personal stories.
Maori Kimura
Maori Kimura, a Japanese textile and accessories designer, will present her project, "Fringe Friends," during Friday Night Live. This soft, upcycled project is asking for touch.
Kukka
Textile designer Laura Luchtman of chromatic atelier Kukka presents a video in the auditorium showing how she hand paints silk fabric in a kimono studio during her residency in Japan. Her digitally printed silk scarves are available in the shop.
Nastia Rouge
Fashion designer Nastia Rouge will host a crochet station. Stop by to crochet your part of the couture dress. Use upcycled yarns, connect your piece, and contribute to the final design. Crochet experience is not needed!
Mattie Paffen
Mattie Paffen onderzoekt in zijn werk het vergaan van materialen en de relatie tussen mens en object. In het project Tear to Wear worden deze imperfecties vastgelegd in kleding en performance.
AanTafel!
The music of the evening will be provided by AanTafel!, a young, eclectic DJ and event organizing collective from Rotterdam. They take fun VERY seriously. Sharing their deep love for music and bringing people together. Consisting of four members who each practice different creative disciplines, you can expect a night out where creativity and joy is at the center.
Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses
Iris van Herpen (1984) is one of the most avant-garde couturiers of her generation. With her pioneering use of innovative techniques in her profession, Van Herpen breaks with fashion conventions while at the same time embracing the traditional craftsmanship of haute couture. The exhibition Sculpting the Senses is a sensory exploration of the designer’s universe and presents an immersive retrospective that brings together fashion, contemporary art, design, and science. The Kunsthal is showcasing over a hundred iconic creations that illustrate how Van Herpen is constantly stretching the boundaries of haute couture.
