Space
The gallery is housed in the middle of Rotterdam’s magnificent Groot Handelsgebouw (formerly a ‘wholesale trade building’), which was renovated in 2007. The Groot Handelsgebouw, which was designed just after World War II by the notorious Dutch modernist architect, Hugh Maaskant (1907-1977), is Rotterdam’s largest and most daringly designed building. The Groot Handelsgebouw is a city within a city and features all kinds of facilities, including shops, bars, convention centres, and a cinema. It also flaunts a large summer terrace, which measures 7000 m² and is located on the roof, offering panoramic views of Rotterdam. Maaskant designed many remarkable buildings in Rotterdam during the early post-war era. Recently this particular building was declared a national monument.
Gallery Statement
The gallery offers an international program of contemporary art. The individual works share an interest in the cultural and social conditions of our environment, how it is formed and perceived, as well as its stories and myths. Most of the artists express their ideas through innovative use of the mediums of film and photography, as well as through performances and installations.
