While a growing number of institutions has provided Rotterdam with space to present and enjoy contemporary art since the 1970s, it were the artists working and living in the city who formed the foundation for the city’s vibrant artistic milieu. The mix between established institutions and the many grassroots initiatives that spring from the artists’ communities themselves has received international recognition as the unique strength of Rotterdam’s culture. But what will happen if this city can no longer provide its rich multiplicity of artists with a working base?
This presentation around the studio situation in the city has been compiled by De Atelier Unie Rotterdam (Studio Union Rotterdam). Their poster collection visualizes their ongoing research into the urgent need for studio facilities in the city. De Atelier Unie Rotterdam was also the initiator of the Big Rotterdam Studio Survey.
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Special thanks to:
Piet de Jonge, Tess Martin, Sandro Setola, Sander van Wettum, TimeWindow
About Rotterdam Cultural Histories
In Shared Space, our first-floor joint exhibition space, TENT and Kunstinstituut Melly alternately show presentations about Rotterdam’s history of art and culture. This collaborative project was established in 2014 to explore the common roots of both institutes in Rotterdam.