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DEC | Immersive Tech Week

On December 3rd, together with Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, and proudly supported by the City of Rotterdam and the SHINE network, we’ll open Immersive Tech Week 2026 at Katoenhuis.

SEP I Open Monumentendag Rotterdam 2025 @KATOENHUIS

COME TO M4H!

This year, KATOENHUIS proudly opens its doors for the first time during Open Monumentendag Rotterdam under the national theme "Gebouw(d) om te blijven" – Built to Last.

Discover Katoenhuis: a hidden icon of Rotterdam’s reconstruction era, now reimagined as a hub for immersive technologies and contemporary culture. Built to remain and built to evolve!

Limited spots – reservation needed: https://omdrotterdam.nl/monument/katoenhuis-rotterdam/

AUG I Artist residency: HEARTSYNC by Nino Basilashvili

This summer, Katoenhuis in Rotterdam opens its doors to HEARTSYNC: an interactive installation that turns live heart rate data into a shared sensory experience. Through projection, sound, and breathing exercises, participants are invited not only to feel their own heartbeat but also to see the heartbeats of others, all synchronized in a single visual rhythm.

MAY I Turning Tides Residency program

The Turning Tides Residency is a program that invites artists to create mobile, floating art installations on top of WasteSharks—autonomous vessels designed to efficiently collect waste from the water. It aims to raise awareness about water pollution while showcasing a tech-driven, innovative approach to environmental cleanup. Beyond its practical impact, the residency offers artists a unique platform for experimentation at the intersection of art, technology, and sustainability. This way, the project not only raises environmental consciousness but also introduces audiences to the work of diverse artists.

MAR I TEC ART | The Bright Side of Dystopia

TEC ART returns to Katoenhuis with a selection of international media artists under the theme "The Bright Side of Dystopia". This year's festival edition argues that even during society’s race to the bottom, hope is always to be found. The exhibition is a dramatic attempt to look beyond the utter madness of reality and share a message of hope: perhaps after total collapse we can finally see a bright side again!

FEB I Design Biennale Rotterdam

Set within the expansive, high-ceilinged spaces of Katoenhuis, a series of installations and exhibitions delve into materiality, technology, and production in design. One series of installations and films rethinks material innovation, exploring how resources are repurposed and reimagined, while a show curated by Wumen Ghua examines the role of AI and intelligence in shaping contemporary design. Together, these exhibitions challenge traditional notions of making, pushing the boundaries of both process and possibility.

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