KATOENHUIS

At the end of March, Parfum de BoemBoem returned to M4H. An expedition through the area in full transformation, where port meets the city and where old quays are transforming into a vibrant ecosystem of living and working. At Katoenhuis, we were happy to be a part of the route. With artistic encounters between industrial buildings, Parfum de BoemBoem once again offered a fresh perspective on a district in transition.

During IFFR 2026, Katoenhuis became the home of Lightroom – a new platform dedicated to immersive and non-linear storytelling. Hosted at Katoenhuis alongside the Art Directions programme, the symposium formed part of a broader effort to connect immersive artistic practice with professional exchange and longterm sector development. Across the day, participants examined the realities of producing, presenting and circulating immersive work. While artistic experimentation in th

Last week artists in residence, Timaeus and Aniek de Rooij, were testing the first prototype of their project Shifting Forms at Katoenhuis. Shifting Forms is an interactive XR installation, exploring the impact of melting permafrost and its ancient, unknown organisms. Blending science and speculative fiction, it immerses visitors in an interactive world where they form a symbiosis with evolving physical, auditive and virtual environments. We are proud to provide space and be

Katoenhuis Rotterdam is looking for a hands-on, tech-savvy student to keep our cultural and event venue running like clockwork. Are you that practical problem-solver: always ready to roll up your sleeves, proactive, and eager to make sure everything behind the scenes works flawlessly? You’ll be part of our small, dedicated team, making sure our events, exhibitions, and creative spaces are set up and maintained to the highest standard. From AV and lighting to general buildin