The Rotterdam Art Week will take place from 8 - 12 February 2023
Art is everywhere, especially in Rotterdam from February 8 – 12, 2023. Art, design and architecture enthusiasts will find various fairs throughout the city, special openings of exhibitions in museums and art institutions, open-air installations, pop up shows and open workshops. With your own transport, public transport or by free lift in one of the special Rotterdam Art Week electric CUPRA’s, it is not an art to get everywhere. Visit rotterdamartweek.com for the entire program.
With all its museums and art institutions, Rotterdam is the second art city in the Netherlands, it is logical that there was an art fair in 2000: Art Rotterdam. As a counterpart, Object Rotterdam was established in 2009. These fairs and other art institutions in Rotterdam are not competitors, but complement each other precisely. That is why it was decided in 2013 to join forces under the name Rotterdam Art Week and to immerse the city for a week in art. In addition to Art Rotterdam and design fair OBJECT, you can also visit photography manifestation Haute Photographie and The New Current.
Choosing from the vast offer of Rotterdam Art Week (8 – 12 February) is an art in itself. So we would like to help you – ‘Art Week dummy’ – on your way. You should definitely visit the Art Rotterdam fair in the monumental Van Nelle Factory. Add these five highlights, and you will be up-to-date as far as contemporary art is concerned.
To help you experience Rotterdam Art Week off the grid and search for art highlights on the fringes of this event, we scrutinised the programme for you. Discover promising newcomers, unusual and relatively unknown places, compelling art and interesting artistic visions during Art Week.
The public transport in Rotterdam is quite extensive and very accessible. It will take you take anywhere you need. We will gladly give you information about how to move to and within Rotterdam. Arriving by car? Make sure you read the information about parking in the centre of Rotterdam. And because The Netherlands is almost made for biking, we have some tips for bike rental and routes as well.
If you want to visit several art fairs and exhibitions during Rotterdam Art Week, it is useful to book a hotel in advance. In restaurants you do not necessarily have to reserve, because there are enough in Rotterdam; there is something for every taste and every budget.
Rotterdam’s food scene has just as much allure as its impressive skyline. And if you are in the mood for something a little more special than just a quick bite, the gastronomic options are endless. We’ve selected a few top favorites where you can wine and dine all fine.
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