DESTRUCTION art photography exhibition launches in Rotterdam

DESTRUCTION art photography exhibition launches in Rotterdam

US-based CuratorLove and Dutch-Israeli art platform RAW Streetphoto Gallery join forces to launch DESTRUCTION; a worldwide curatorial exhibition that touches down in seven countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

A ‘global circle’ with an annual theme

Starting 2019, this brand new collaboration will bring together different artists from around the world for a travelling curatorial exhibition. For DESTRUCTION, the title of the inaugural exhibition, the selected world-class artists are: Sans Serif (Israel), Zakaria Ait Wakrim (Morocco), Edgar Kim (USA / South Korea ) and Héctor Jiménez Castillo (Mexico).

Why DESTRUCTION?

The inspiration for DESTRUCTION comes from the most important law of physics: the law of energy conservation. It says that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; rather, it can only be transformed from one shape or form to another. Similarly, human society is developing according to this law. A fact that is visible all around us.

In accordance with this law, in 2019, the aim of the exhibition is to reflect on past destruction, explore the present and perhaps catch a glimpse of what the future may hold, all through the eyes of critically acclaimed visual artists from around the world.

Featured Art Photography by Sans SerifFeatured Art Photography by Sans Serif

7 countries in 10 months

The DESTRUCTION exhibition kicks off in Rotterdam (Netherlands) on March 2nd. After the European leg, it moves on to the Middle East as it finds a home in Tel Aviv (Israel) on May 16th. In July, the exhibition crosses the Atlantic and lands in Los Angeles (USA), before crossing the border into Mexico City in September. The month of November sees the global exhibition set up shop in Hong Kong (China). Lastly, DESTRUCTION will make its final stop in December when the exhibition makes its way to London (UK).
 

Event details

DESTRUCTION

Place:
RAW Streetphoto Gallery
Coolsestraat 75, 3014 LH Rotterdam, Netherlands

Date(s) & Time(s):
 
2 March 2019 | 16:00 - 20:00

Featuring:
Sans Serif (Israel #sansserifit ), Zakaria Ait Wakrim (Morocco), Edgar Kim (USA / South Korea), Héctor Jiménez Castillo (Mexico)


Entrance/Tickets
:
Free

Event type:
Art Exhibit

You can find more information via the official DESTRUCTION Facebook event

Featured Art Photography by Edgar KimFeatured Art Photography by Edgar Kim

Location: RAW Streetphoto Gallery

 

About CuratorLove and Raw Streetphoto Gallery

CuratorLove was founded by Erika Hirugami. As a Getty Foundation Scholar and a Kress Foundation Fellow she has formed a part of various curatorial teams at museums and galleries across the United States and Mexico. Alexey Shifman is the artistic director of RAW Streetphoto Gallery (Rotterdam) and Gloss Gallery (Tel Aviv). He has created international creative teams to support careers of emerging artists around the world.

DESTRUCTION Global Circle photography exhibition RotterdamDESTRUCTION Global Circle photography exhibition Rotterdam
 
Dutch Flamenco Biennial Rotterdam - dates, locations, info

Dutch Flamenco Biennial Rotterdam - dates, locations, info

The Dutch Flamenco Biennial is a biennial music and dance festival where you can enjoy performances by the best international flamenco stars. There are shows in several cities, including Rotterdam.
 

Dutch Flamenco Biennial in Rotterdam

During the next edition of the Flamenco Biennial in the Netherlands, expect to see and experience world-class flamenco!
 
The seventh edition is from 18 January to 10 February 2019. Over the course of two weeks, the festival presents colourful and surprising flamenco shows in theatres and concert halls. Get ready for tantalizing and varied performances, framed by an inspiring context program with master classes & workshops, lectures, artists talks, films & even flamenco yoga classes.
 
This edition also offers the Biennale a surprising sampling of contemporary flamenco art, with performances and concerts in which the old tradition appears in exciting cross-links and enters into alliances with contemporary dance as well as jazz, classical, baroque and oriental music.
 
Rotterdam is well-represented with at least four locations. On Friday, February 8th, there's a tribute to Michael Jackson in the Doelen by El Periquin and Martin Fondse. On Sunday, February 10th, no one other than David Carmona will be performing in LantarenVenster. The festival will be festively closed the same day in Theater Rotterdam with a performance by Israel Galvan.
 

Event details

Dutch Flamenco Biennial 2019

Place:
Various venues in Rotterdam

Date(s) & Time(s):
 
30 January, 7, 8, 9, 10 February 2019

Featuring:
José Quevedo Trio, David Carmona, Israel Galvan among others


Entrance/Tickets
:
Reg

Event type:
Concerts

You can find the official festival line-up on the Dutch Flamenco Biennial website

 

Night of the Proms Rotterdam

Night of the Proms Rotterdam

The Night of the Proms in Rotterdam is an annual concert series that brings together pop and classical music. Special guest pop superstars of recent editions include Seal, Gavin DeGraw, Cyndi Lauper and Gloria Estefan.
 
Every year, Rotterdam Ahoy is host to the Night of the Proms. The Night of the Proms is an event that brings pop and classical music together. The concert repertoire features pop hits as well as classical intermezzos with music from the past three centuries. Past editions saw top-tier artists like Cyndi Lauper, Gloria Estefan and Gavin DeGraw take the stage.
 
The 2018 edition featured Seal, Al Mckay's Earth Wind & Fire Experience, Milow, Suzanne Vega, John Miles and Leona Philippo.
 
Suzanne Vega performing at Night of the Proms RotterdamSuzanne Vega performing at Night of the Proms Rotterdam
Al Mckay of Earth Wind & Fire performing at Night of the Proms RotterdamAl Mckay of Earth Wind & Fire performing at Night of the Proms Rotterdam
Milow performing at Night of the Proms RotterdamMilow performing at Night of the Proms Rotterdam
Seal performing at Night of the Proms RotterdamSeal performing at Night of the Proms Rotterdam
Leona Philippo performing at Night of the Proms RotterdamLeona Philippo performing at Night of the Proms Rotterdam
John Miles performing at Night of the Proms RotterdamJohn Miles performing at Night of the Proms Rotterdam
 
 
The Night of the Proms always features the guest superstars alongside the impressive Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra and resident cinematic choir Fine Fleur.
 
In 2018, the 29th edition of Night of the Proms featured Alexandra Arrieche as the orchestra conductor as well as performances by "fluteman" Gabor Vosteen and classical guitarist Petrit Çeku.
 
Alexandra Arrieche conducting the Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra at Night of the Proms RotterdamAlexandra Arrieche conducting the Antwerp Philharmonic Orchestra at Night of the Proms Rotterdam
Gabor Vosteen performing at Night of the Proms RotterdamGabor Vosteen performing at Night of the Proms Rotterdam
Petrit Çeku performing at Night of the Proms RotterdamPetrit Çeku performing at Night of the Proms Rotterdam
 
Night of the Proms is the brainchild of two Belgian students, Jan Vereecke and Jan Van Esbroeck, who back in 1985 came up with the concept. The event is loosely modelled after the BBC Proms classical concert series but differs in various ways. For starters, the mix between classical music and pop is unique to the Night of the Proms. Moreover, the Night of the Proms is held in various European countries such as Belgium, Germany, Poland and Denmark as well as in the United States.
 

Event details

Night of the Proms 2018

Place:
Rotterdam Ahoy
Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam

Date(s) & Time(s):
 
17 November 2018 | 20:00 - 23:00

Featuring:
Seal, Suzanne Vega, Al Mckay, Milow among others


Entrance/Tickets
:
Regular: €42

Event type:
Music Concert

You can find the official festival line-up on the Night of the Proms website

 

Location: Rotterdam Ahoy

 
Glory returns to Rotterdam with 8 man heavyweight tournament

Glory returns to Rotterdam with 8 man heavyweight tournament

If you're into kickboxing, then Rotterdam Ahoy is the place to be on December 8th 2018. Glory 62 will be an 8 man heavyweight tournament featuring some of the best fighters in the division. 
 

Glory 62 Rotterdam

Leading Kickboxing organisation Glory announced on Saturday, October 20th that the next event to be held in Rotterdam will be an all-out 8 man heavyweight eliminator. At the moment, it is unclear whether or not there'll be a title on the line. Nonetheless, the winner gets to take home a grand total of $150,000 in prize money.
 
The following participating fighters have been named:
  • Benjamin "Mister Gentleman" Adegbuyi (31-5, 18 KO, fighting out of Romania)
  • Jamal “The Goliath” Ben Saddik (32-7 1 NC, 26 KO, fighting out of the Netherlands)
  • Jahfarr Wilnis (31-10-1, 8 KO, fighting out of the Netherlands)
  • Guto Inocente (35-9, 17 KO, fighting out of Brazil)
  • Junior "The Juggernaut" Tafa (20-3, 16 KO, fighting out of Australia)
  • Tomas "The Giant Slovak" Mozny (20-6-1, 6 KO, fighting out of Slovakia)
  • Arkadiusz "Hightower" Wrzosek  (11-4-0, 6 KO, fighting out of Poland)
  • Mohamed Abdallah (12-2-0, 5 KO, fighting out of Germany)
 

Glory 62 tournament fight schedule

Bout A: Benjamin Adegbuyi vs. Arkadiusz Wrzosek
Bout B: Jamal Ben Saddik vs. Junior Tafa
Bout C: Jahfarr Wilnis vs. Tomas Mozny
Bout D: Guto Inocente vs. Mohamed Abdallah
Bout E: Winner bout A vs. Winner bout C
Bout F: Winnner bout B vs. Winner bout D
Final: Winner bout E vs. Winner bout F
 
A co-headline bout has also been announced featuring light heavyweight Luis Tavares (52-7, 22 KO, fighting out of the Netherlands) versus Artur Gorlov (23-6-0, 10 KO, fighting out of Latvia).
 

Event details

Glory 62 Rotterdam

Place:
Rotterdam Ahoy
Ahoyweg 10, 3084 BA Rotterdam

Date(s) & Time(s):
 
Saturday, 8 December 2018 at 17:00

Featuring:
Benjamin Adegbuyi, Jamal Ben Saddik, Jahfarr Wilnis among others


Entrance/Tickets
:
Various: €89 - €419

Event type:
Kickboxing tournament

You can find the official tournament information on the GLORY website

 

Location: Rotterdam Ahoy

 
Rotterdam Zombie Walk - Celebrate Halloween in Rotterdam

Rotterdam Zombie Walk - Celebrate Halloween in Rotterdam

In Rotterdam and looking for something to do on Halloween? Consider taking part in the Rotterdam Zombie Walk. The next zombie invasion is happening on Saturday, 27th of October.

 

Rotterdam Zombie Walk

If you're looking for a one of a kind experience, consider taking part in the Rotterdam Zombie Walk. The first Zombie Walk in Rotterdam took place back in 2014. The event attracted over 300 zombies. Fast forward a couple of years later and the event is expected to draw even larger numbers of the undead.

 

The next zombie invasion is happening on Saturday, 27th of October. At 20:00, zombies will start their takeover of the city centre, going block by block as they stagger along the route.

 

Event details

Rotterdam Zombie Walk 2018

Place (start of the walk):
Koopgoot
3012 AT Rotterdam

Date & Time(s):
 
Saturday, 27 October 2018
17:00 - Zombification (ticket required)
20:00 - Assemble at Koopgoot
20:30-21:00 - Start of Zombie Walk
21:30-22:00 - End of Zombie Walk

21:30 Afterparties begin at Rotown, Bar3 and Vibes.

Featuring:
Everybody is welcome to participate


Tickets for Zombification (makeup)
:
Regular: €15

Event type:
Walk

The Zombie Walk is totally free for participants who arrange their own costume and makeup. If that's too much trouble, you can also get yourself a professional zombie makeover. Tickets for 'zombification' cost €15 and can be bought from the official Rotterdam Zombie Walk website.

 

Location: Koopgoot

 

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