Art Rotterdam 2011

"Where the cutting edge between art and design becomes evident."

I know, another article notwithstanding of Photoshop and Autodesk. I also know that this event, apparently, has already happened. However, interior design does inspire my 3D work. This event is essentially the official side fair of Art Rotterdam, and the international fair for autonomous design. Occuring in the Las Palmas opposite the Art Rotterdam, this event was the first fair in the world, apparently, that focused exclusively on the most current developments of the autonomous world. The participants included Victor Hunt (Belgium), FAT Galerie (France), HELMINDERKNECHT (Germany), Mitterrand + Cramer (Switzerland), Atelier Barbara Broekman, Carla Koch, Eewal, Galerie Marzee, Judy Straten, Louise Smit, Particles Gallery, Priveelollektie, Ra, Rob Koudijs, SI Module | Sandberg Institute Applied Arts, Terra Delft, Thomas Eyck, Vivid Gallery, ZAND Galerie, and Zuiderzeemuseum (Netherlands). These designers are all very solid and creative with there fixtures and sets.

The events within this fair included a live performance from DE PLAYER, "Sound as a Weapon". DE PLAYER is essentially a performance art group that strays the line between experimental music, and visual art. 


Another event was Het Wilde Weten. It is a well known artists' space in Rotterdam. It houses 17 artists and a guest artist. The project space is a public platform for contemporary (my favorite) art, cultural discussions and debate. After last year's success, they will do the second edition of the WildBookMarket, and that is where artists and publishing companies from Rotterdam and around the world can meet and represent their most unique books. Artists from Het Wilde Weten include: Aaike Stuart, Anouk Griffoen, Boris Van Hoof, Dieuwertje Komen, Dirk van Lieshout, Elian Somers, Esther Kokmeijer, Jeroen Bosch, Jan Adriaans, Jetske de Boer, Kim Bouvy, Kim Zieschang, Marcha van den Hurk, Mariëlle Buitendijk, Marijke Appelman, Melle Smets and Sannetje van Haarst.

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