GONE WITHIN TWO YEARS, THE STUDIO CRISIS
Last weekend: This edition of Rotterdam Cultural Histories draws attention to the working conditions for artists amid the city’s rapidly changing cultural landscape. Though a growing number of institutions have, since the 1970s, provided Rotterdam with spaces to present and enjoy contemporary art, the artists working and living in the city formed the foundation for the city’s vibrant artistic milieu. The mix of established institutions and the many grassroots initiatives the artists’ communities provide has received international recognition as the unique strength of Rotterdam’s cultural climate. But what will happen if this city can no longer provide its rich diversity of artists with spaces to work? More info