2/2/2010
Art Rotterdam & Object Rotterdam
Double venue, Rotterdam
Contemporary art & design. Versatile, qualitative and elaborate works define the 2010 editions of the international art fairs. 70 international contemporary art galleries, selected because of their quality and unconventionality present their artists in the stunning departure hall of the Holland America Line. 20 international participants present unique or limited edition functional objects in the field of current design, crafts and jewellery. On Saturday 6 February South Tour 2010: from B.a.d. there a a number of short trips to be made to artists' studios and other places of interest.
Abner Preis, Kiki van Eijck, Scholten & Baijings, Wilfried Lentz, Droog Design and D&A Lab. These are only a few of the artists, creative communities, designbureaus and galleries present at the international art fairs Art Rotterdam and Object Rotterdam from 4 to 7 February 2010. "The seventy galleries at Art Rotterdam and twenty design-, crafts and jewellerygalleries at Object Rotterdam each show very diverse and special works. Among them are also a few world premières as f.e. the Total Table Design, a unique combination of Dutch tradition and contemporary design" explains Fons Hof, director of both fairs.
A selection of the works during the 11th edition of Art Rotterdam:
Abner Preis is a storyteller and will tell his stories, on a one to one basis in a specially created enviroment at a prominent place at the fair. Preis writes amiable short stories that always have a happy end. He does it in such a piercing way that it is nearly a hypnotizing experience. This artist was 'discovered' by Gabriel Rolt on an off site presentation of artist collective "Trendbeheer" at the 2009 edition of Art Rotterdam.
The first photo of the Turin shroud is the starting point of a series of new works that will be produced over the next few months by six contemporary artists. This is the essence of Wilfried Lentz’ gallerypresentation. Lentz bought the first photo taken of the shroud on an auction in Italy last year. After which he asked national and international topartists to respond to this artwork.
Some of the highlights of the second edition of Object Rotterdam:
Object Rotterdam has the world première of the Total Table Design project. An extraordinary example of Dutch tradition combined with modern design. Dutch designers Kiki van Eijk and studio Scholten & Baijings present their visions on the art of dining. Total Table Design shows a 'set table' with table damask, ceramic tableware, glassware and cutlery.
To realize their designs they joined forces with Foundation Mommerskwartier/ Audax Textile Museum Tilburg, Royal Leerdam Crystal and Royal Van Kempen & Begeer.
D&ALab (Design and Art Laboratory) unifies the unique, rigid and non-functional aspects of art to the softness or the hardness of the design-object functionality. The tension between the two forms creates an energy which is palpable into these unique objects. D&ALab goes against the trend of mass production and chooses resolutely for the limited edition. At Object Rotterdam D&Alab presents work of among others Jan Fabre, Michael Lin and Hans op de Beeck.
About Art Rotterdam
11th edition
Art Rotterdam is the international art fair that keeps you up to date about the latest developments in contemporary art and where you can discover fresh talent.
Seventy international contemporary art galleries, selected because of their quality and unconventionality present their most exciting artists in the stunning departure hall of the Holland America Line. http://www.artrotterdam.com
About Object Rotterdam
2nd edition
Object Rotterdam is the international fair for autonomous design and will take place simultaneously in LPII in the building Las Palmas, opposite Art Rotterdam. Twenty international participants present unique or limited edition functional objects in the field of current design, crafts and jewellery.
In short: Object Rotterdam is the place to discover the latest developments and where the cutting edge between art and design becomes evident. http://www.objectrotterdam.com
Events:
Performances American storyteller Abner Preis
During Art Rotterdam gallery Gabriel Rolt presents a series of performances at the fair of American storyteller/ artist Abner Preis (1975). The performances, titled 'Spot and Stripes', 'Spacy Stacy', and 'Rock Band' contain elements like dancing, drawing, storytelling, a procession similar to the funeral of Romeo and Juliet, masks, music and interaction with the public. Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 February: noon - 2pm / 4pm - 6 pm.
Susan Collis, winner illy prize 2009
illy prize 2010
Which talented artist will receive the prestigious illy prize? During Art Rotterdam the works of the selected artists are on show at the illy booth. On February 3 the jury will anounce the winner. The most innovative artist will receive € 10.000,- cash and can make a proposal for a new design in the series of designer cups and cans from the renowned illy Art collection. The jury of the illy prize 2010 consists of: Carlo Bach [Creative director illy caffè], Hugo Brown [art collector], Jhim Lamoree [art critic] en Martijn van Nieuwenhuijzen [curator Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam]. In previous years Alexandra Leykauf, Lisa Oppenheim, Louis de Cordier and Susan Collis have won this price.
Katarina Zdjelar, video: Everything Is Gonna Be, 2oo8
Art Rotterdam Night in TENT.: Katarina Zdjelar – Parapoetics
A festive Book Launch from the Parapoetics Reader and a performance by DJ Maziar Affrassiabi. The reader is the result of a series of events: in January Katarina Zdjelar invited writers, artists and scientists to discuss certain subjects in relation to her work. Voice, use of language and music play an important role in Zdjelar’s videowork. DJ Maziar Affrassiabi plays a set in which he completes, transforms and edits Zdjelar’s work to a new soundscape. During this evening admission to Katarina Zdjelar's solo exhibition is free of charge. | Witte de Withstraat 50 | Rotterdam
Childrens programme in Villa Zebra
On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February from 11am – 2pm or from 2pm – 5pm children from 7-12 years are welcome at Villa Zebra. Parents can visit the Art Rotterdam and Object Rotterdam while their children are being entertained in Villa Zebra with a pleasant programme. At Villa Zebra children attend ‘The Monsterfabriek’. In this exhibition children are introduced to special creations of among others monstrous cuddly animals, a swarm of weird insects and a kitchen unit with all sorts of monsters you can find in your home, garden and kitchen. After a visit to the exhibition children participate in a workshop where they can make monsters and build an environment for their creation. The ultimate goal is to make a performance with their monsters in a shadow theater. Reservations: post@villazebra.nl or by telephone 010 – 241 17 17. Participation is free of charge. The programme includes a tour, a worshop and some food and drinks. Please bring and pick up your children at Villa Zebra. Villa Zebra | Stieltjesstraat 21 | Rotterdam [500 meters from the Cruise Terminal] |
DE PLAYER presents: 8-INCH #7 with ULTRA ECZEMA/Dennis Tyfus (be)
DE PLAYER is a platform that focuses on the peripheries of the artistic circus in a productive way. Here is where sound/music, performance, art and theory/concept, lifestyle and staging can play key roles in the creation of aesthetic and political positions. 8-INCH is a series of DE PLAYER where artists are invited to make a limited edition (50 pcs) of specific vinyl lathe cut records (square 8") and printwork, in coöperation with DE PLAYER. ULTRA ECZEMA is Dennis Tyfus his publishing firm and record label. Fascinated by visual poetry and noise, the Situationists and their radicalism, punk, metal clatter and noise, Tyfus realised a fascinating catalogue of peripherical sound artists on vinyl wrapped up in amazingly designed packages. The presentation will be a new 8-INCH release, an exhibition (4-7 february) and a live event on Saturday the 6th. DE PLAYER | Hillelaan 46B & 49D | Thu-Sun: Noon – 5pm |
South Tour 2010
On Saturday 6 February Art Rotterdam and Object Rotterdam visitors can make a tour to Rotterdam South. The tour starts at the central hall of artists' initiative B.a.d. From B.a.d. there a a number of short trips to be made to artists' studios and other places of interest, like f.e. Attent, De Kas, 't Otje, the artistic Wolphaertstreet, projectspaces W Lf_rt, Bart-Store, Gallery Hommes, Half Juni, Studio Pompstraat, the presentation space and studios in A-Locatie and Gallery182a. After each tour participants return to B.a.d. to share their experiences, choose another tour, visit a studio or just to relax. The South Tour is supported by Pact Op Zuid, the (resident) artists and several initiatives. Stichting B.a.d. | Talingstraat 5 | Rotterdam Zuid
Morality – Act III: And the moral of the story is ...
4 days of non-stop film, 24 hours a day, from midnight on Wednesday to midnight on Sunday. A thrilling film programme in a relaxed environment where a variety of ethical opinions, as seen through the lens of artists, ‘Hollywood’ and independent filmmakers, is brought together. 4 - 7 February 2010 | Witte de With | Witte de Withstraat 50 | Tue-Sun: 11am – 6pm
Press contact:
Coebergh Communicatie & PR, drs. Floortje Muskens, Leidsegracht 38-40, 1016 CM Amsterdam, T +31 (0)20 4708787, F +31 (0)20 4708813 Email: floortje@coebergh.nl
Press conference wednesday 3 february
from 2-2.30 pm in the Art Rotterdam lounge
from 2.30 pm press preview of Art Rotterdam and Object Rotterdam
Art Rotterdam:
Cruise Terminal Rotterdam, Wilhelminakade 699, 3072 AP Rotterdam, the Netherlands
Object Rotterdam:
LPII (in Las Palmas), Wilhelminakade 326, 3072 AR Rotterdam, the Netherlands (opposite Art Rotterdam)
Hours:
thursday 4 and friday 5 february from noon - 6pm
saturday 6 and sunday 7 february from 11 am - 7 pm
Entrance fee: € 22,50 p.p. Online €17,50 p.p. This ticket is valid for both Art Rotterdam and Object Rotterdam and includes a full colour catalogue.
Art from galleries based in the Netherlands can be bought with the "Kunstkoopregeling".
On Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 February 2010 visitors of Art Rotterdam & Object Rotterdam can bring their children (from 7 to 12 years) to Villa Zebra for 3 hours of entertainment, free of charges.