HAPPENING 1–22 September 2024 | A collaborative exhibition by Brutus Space and Pluspunt will be hosted from 1 to 22 September 2024. The event will feature diverse artworks from local artists, focusing on the resilience of contemporary Rotterdam.
Diverse talents from the city's veins
Rotterdam's Levenslust Academie, an initiative by Pluspunt and art institution Brutus Space, is set to launch its second exhibition on 1 September. The exhibition will be held at the expansive Brutus site, located in the former harbour complex on Keileweg. Curated by Fred Balvert, director of Science Gallery Rotterdam, the exhibition aims to explore the theme of resilience in Rotterdam through a variety of artistic mediums. Fred Balvert commented, “The exhibition promises to be diverse. Levenslust Academie discovers talent in the veins of the city. Together, the artists narrate stories of resilience in modern-day Rotterdam.”
“Everyone is an artist”
The well-known statement by Joseph Beuys, “Everyone is an artist,” signifies that art is not exclusive to professionals. Inspired by this idea, the Levenslust Academie was established last year as a collaborative project by Brutus and Pluspunt, a support and work collective for Rotterdammers in need of assistance. Over six months, a group of Pluspunt members, alongside professional artists, architects, and designers, develop a range of creative skills. The first phase ran from September 2023 to February 2024, while the second phase began in March this year. The resulting collective exhibition will be open to the public from 1 to 22 September, every Thursday to Sunday afternoon.
Exhibition Details: 1 September to 22 September at Brutus, Keileweg 10, 3029 BS, Rotterdam
Open: Thursday to Sunday, 12:00 to 18:00
Official opening with music and dance: Sunday, 1 September, 14:00 to 16:00
Symposium/Inspiratielab: 12 September at Brutus
Admission: Free
Extra event: Levenslust Inspiratielab
On Thursday, 12 September, Brutus and Pluspunt will organise the Levenslust Inspiratielab. The event will include performances, inspiring speakers, breakout sessions with artists from Pluspunt and Brutus, and a lunch provided by Pluspunt. The day will conclude with a tour of the Levenslust Academie exhibition and a non-alcoholic reception.
Date and Time: Thursday, 12 September, from 10:00 to 16:00 at Brutus, Keileweg 18, Rotterdam.
RSVP link: RSVP Here
Artist Aad Hoogendoorn at the Pluspunt atelier
Brutus and Pluspunt artists
Brutus artists: Abner Preis, Asher Coady, Florian Braakman, Jeroen Kuster, Natalia Sorzano, and Séna Nyaku
Pluspunt artists: Adil, Agul, Alida, Anja de Haan, Charlton, Daisy, Dirk, Franky, Guus, Ivon, Jelle, Jennyfer, Jesse, Joachim, Jolanda, Judith, Lau, Marc, Marianne, Marianne Kouwenhoven, Martijn, Marto, Mena, Metin, Meo Bhola, Miq, Mohammed, Nelom, No Jokes 010, Peter, Peter Warrior, Reza, Remy, Siebe, Skillfulmatic, Theo, Yvonne, Ziggy
Levenslust Academie, a collaborative project between Pluspunt and Brutus Space, is supported by the Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie and VSBfonds. The academy aims to encourage cultural participation and support initiatives for active societal involvement. For more information, visit Levenslust Academie.
Anja exhibiting her work during the first edition of Levenslust Academie
About Pluspunt
Pluspunt Rotterdam is a work centre supporting Rotterdammers who need long-term assistance and those willing to contribute actively. It features various workshops, including bicycle repair, woodworking, steelworking, cooking, and art. The centre's mission is to offer a fair chance and a better life for vulnerable residents of Rotterdam. For more information, visit Pluspunt Rotterdam.
About Brutus
Brutus, with its continuous programme, is the largest contemporary art institution in the Netherlands. Located in a transformative creative harbour area, Brutus offers 6000m² of raw exhibition space. Founded in 2008 by Joep van Lieshout as AVL Mundo, it became independent in 2023. Brutus provides artists with the time, space, and freedom to experiment on a large scale, featuring works from renowned international artists alongside emerging talents. For more information, visit Brutus.
Directions to Brutus
Brutus is located at Keileweg 10, 3029 BS, in the creative harbour area of Rotterdam. The venue features a mix of large and small industrial exhibition spaces, including the Brutus Lab and the publicly accessible Brutus Garden. The venue is accessible via public transport, with nearby tram and bus stops. There is ample parking available near the site.
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