Art Rotterdam finds a new home at AHOY

This year’s fair seems a bit bigger and more international than in previous years and Fons Hof, Director Art Rotterdam said, “The first edition at the new location Rotterdam Ahoy will be a special experience for international collectors, art professionals, and art enthusiasts. The fair will feature a grid of galleries interspersed with large curated spaces for video, sculpture, installations and performance . . . .

MAMA DADA by Theater a/d Rijn / Ludwig Bindervoet

Mama Dada was devised by theatre maker Ludwig Bindervoet, along with Ellen Goemans. Mr Bindervoet who has been obsessed with Dadaism for years, says  “I see a link with the despair of the early 20th century and the catastrophic times and feelings of powerlessness of our 21st century . . . .

ICK / Shailesh Bahoran’s MYSTIC at Theater Rotterdam

The best word to describe the choreography would be intuitive, as it seamlessly merges contemporary, hip hop, and subtle elements of Indian classical dance. The floor work captured my heart; the transitions were so smooth, it was as if the dancers were melting into the floor – a testament to the great balance and strength they possess.

DINA DANISH – Protocols and Other Formal Agreements at Museum Rijswijk

Protocol and the repetition of identical elements fascinate Danish, not just with politicians. Mirroring colleagues or superiors in a political setting has long been the custom. Not only in politics – from schools choosing uniforms to signal ‘we are one’ to Trump supporters turning up at his trials sporting blue suits and extra long red ties.

Amare in The Hague unveils a giant new installation

Amare, The Hague’s main concert hall complex is hosting a spectacular installation – the monumental artwork Poppy by the internationally renowned artist Zoro Feigl. This impressive work, that looks like a gigantic, dancing poppy, can be admired in the entrance hall of Amare. It is free, so you can just wander in and take a look until 31st July

Anselm Kiefer SAG MIR WO DIE BLUMEN SIND in Amsterdam

AT THE VAN GOGH & STEDELIJK MUSEUMS.
The Van Gogh/Kiefer connection was established in 1963 when a very earnest and rather nerdy bespectacled eighteen-year-old Kiefer received an award in the form of a travel grant which he chose to use retracing the steps of Van Gogh through Belgium to Paris and on to the South of France.

New European Ensemble presents WHEN I LISTEN

Last night’s literary soirée at Amare Nieuwe Kerk in The Hague brought together psychiatrist, author and activist Glenn Helberg with a dozen or so musicians from the NEuE, augmented by composer/trumpeter Jalalu-Kalvert Nelson. The programme, entitled When I Listen, took its name from Mr Helberg’s 2023 book

LIGHT IN DARKNESS II at Korzo Theater in The Hague

In 2023 the first Light in Darkness benefit concert for Ukraine raised €20,000 through ticket sales and the sale of a limited edition print collection created exclusively for the event by renowned Dutch artist Casper Faassen. The money bought an ambulance which continues to serve in Ukraine to this day. Light in Darkness II brought together artists from around Europe to support the cause