From 9th September. Patients and visitors of the Erasmus MC in Rotterdam will soon be able to enjoy five top pieces from the sculpture collection at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen. Last week a secret selection of images, all human figures, was transferred to the neighboring hospital. This is in line with the daily practice of…
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There is a giant pair of high-heel shoes, entitled Marylin, made from goodness-knows-how-many shiny new saucepans and their lids. There is an armchair made from aspirin blister packs and the piece which gives its name to the exhibition, I’m Your Mirror, a giant eye-mask made from hundreds of mirrors set in bronze.
IJdok 891013 MM Amsterdam +31 (0)20 722 0827 Open every night. About half the shows here are in English.
Most eye catching for me were the original artworks which had been photographed with explosions or sparklers lighting them up, ultimately leading to the burning and destruction of the original the art for something new.
I must confess to being unfamiliar with Schoek so this was a pleasant eye-opener for me. Although essentially a very “modern” piece some passages were almost Wagnerian, especially in the vocals, and I detected the influence of Alban Berg.
Tonight’s Dille & Kamille free concert on the Markt definitely had the feel-good factor. Mala Sangre, four fiery Spanish girls singing as well as playing guitar, flute, bass guitars accompanied by a percussionist opened the concert.
The Chinese Man Records, their independent record label, is a real community that connects performers from all over the world and around which gravitate not only musicians, but also directors, photographers, graphic designers, etc. During their concerts, in addition to use electronic equipment, Chinese Man are usually accompanied by singers that make the show even more addictive.
