ROTTERDAM GAMING CONNECT
December 6th
Katoenhuis is proud to host Rotterdam Gaming Connect — a celebration of e-sports, gaming, and gamification, right in the heart of Rotterdam!
Organized by Gemeente Rotterdam and Techonomy, this event brings together the city's creative minds, professionals, and talents for an unforgettable afternoon of inspiration and connection.
CONFLUX FESTIVAL
September 19th-22th
Conflux is a festival exploring multisensory encounters, urgent ideas, contemporary art and experimental music.
During the exhibition people experienced a program of audiovisual performances, public art interventions, multimedia commissions, experimental club nights and talks reflecting on the festival theme 'Symbiotic Realities'.
PLACEMAKING EUROPE
September 24th-27th
Placemaking Europe's 7th annual festival was held at Rotterdam's vibrant MerweVierhavens (M4H). It offered insights into creating inclusive, resilient, and dynamic cities. The Keilepand was the main venue, with Katoenhuis as a key venue showcasing inspiring placemaking initiatives.
Parfum de BoemBoem
September 7th
M4H: A Walk into the Future
During the World Port Days weekend, Parfum de BoemBoem explored the vibrant Merwe-Vierhavens area (M4H) in Rotterdam, a center for the region’s innovative makers. This dynamic part of Rotterdam-West is alive with development, making it the perfect setting for a walking tour filled with performances, spoken word, and visions of the future.
Bubble Buzz
Something is bubbling up...
“Bubble Buzz” on the Katoenhuis façade, was a temporary installation to raise awareness about the changes that are happening in the surrounding M4H area and the risk of gentrification. The increasingly popular area, built by makers and creatives, is at risk of losing the place that they initially created. “Bubble Buzz” invited passers-by to reflect on their own roles in these processes, and how urban development and societal changes affect their communities.