15 March–11 May 2025 | Kunsthal Rotterdam will showcase works by the four nominees for the NN Art Award 2025 from 15 March to 11 May. The annual award recognises artists trained in the Netherlands who demonstrate originality and innovation.
Image: From left to right: Bodil Ouédraogo, Baoulé torso with artist hand (2023, Prospects); Pris Roos, DJ-Lovesupreme (2025, Mini Galerie); Marcos Kueh, Kenyalangcircus: Reconciliation (2024, Prospects, Courtesy Galerie Ron Mandos); Diana Scherer, Hyper Rhizome #7-3 (2024, Andriesse Eyck gallery).
Exhibition presents four finalists' work
Kunsthal Rotterdam will display works by the four finalists of the NN Art Award 2025, an annual prize highlighting emerging talent in the Dutch art scene. The selected artists are Diana Scherer (Andriesse Eyck Galerie), Marcos Kueh (Prospects section of the Mondriaan Fund, courtesy of Galerie Ron Mandos), Pris Roos (Mini Galerie), and Bodil Ouédraogo (Prospects section of the Mondriaan Fund).
The award is granted to an artist who has completed their training in the Netherlands and presents their work at Art Rotterdam, taking place from 28 to 30 March at Rotterdam Ahoy. The winner will be announced on the evening of 28 March at Kunsthal Rotterdam and will receive financial support to further develop their artistic practice.
Selection process and jury
This year, more than forty entries were reviewed by a jury composed of experts from various disciplines in the art world. The panel includes Marianne Splint (general director of Kunsthal Rotterdam), Peim van der Sloot (artist and NN Art Award 2024 winner), Nadine van den Bosch (co-founder and director of Young Collectors Circle, curator, and writer), Miluska van 't Lam (editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar), and Maartje de Roy van Zuydewijn (curator of the NN Art Collection).
Meet the finalists
Diana Scherer (Lauingen, Germany, 1971)
Diana Scherer’s work intersects biotechnology, botany, material research, textiles, and sculpture. She explores the complex relationship between humans and nature, focusing on the human tendency to control and manipulate the environment.
Marcos Kueh (Sarawak, Malaysia, 1995)
Malaysian artist Marcos Kueh, who is partially based in the Netherlands, incorporates traditional weaving techniques into contemporary storytelling. His large-scale woven pieces connect past and present, preserving heritage through textile art. In 2024, he received a grant from the Mondriaan Fund, enabling him to refine his craft.
Pris Roos (Rhenen, 1984)
Pris Roos, an artist, curator, and researcher, draws inspiration from her upbringing in a family-run toko (Indonesian grocery store). Her work explores themes of identity, migration, and memory, reflecting on cultural heritage and personal history.
Bodil Ouédraogo (Amsterdam, 1995)
Bodil Ouédraogo's work focuses on identity and ancestral connections. She examines how the self is shaped by history and cultural inheritance, translating these themes into visual and material expressions.
Visiting the exhibition
The exhibition will be open at Kunsthal Rotterdam from 15 March to 11 May 2025, offering visitors an opportunity to engage with contemporary art and explore the works of these emerging talents.
How to get to Kunsthal Rotterdam
Kunsthal Rotterdam is located in the Museumpark, a cultural hub that includes several prominent museums and institutions. The area is easily accessible by public transport, with trams and buses stopping nearby. For those arriving by car, parking is available at Museumpark Garage.
