Abstract
- Rotterdam opens the doorways to Fenix, a brand new museum showcasing modern artwork about migration.
- The establishment debuts with three exhibition which discover migration via portray, set up, sculpture and images.
- Designed by MAD Architects, the museum transforms a restored 16,000-square-meter warehouse right into a inventive enviornment of worldwide dialogue.
The long-anticipated reveal of Fenix Museum is right here, opening its doorways to a strong exploration of migration via the lens of latest artwork. Situated within the metropolis’s harbor-side Katendrecht district, the museum breathes new life into the historic, 16,000-square-meter warehouse.
The design, helmed by Ma Yansong of MAD Architects, the museum marks the primary European cultural undertaking by the Beijing-based studio. Standout architectural options embrace the “Twister,” a ground-to-roof, double-helix staircase that flows onto a viewing platform with panoramic views of Rotterdam, alongside Plein, the establishment’s 2,275-square-meter indoor sq. which can function a versatile house for public occasions and group gatherings.
On the artwork entrance, Fenix is launching with three concurrent exhibits: All Instructions showcase greater than 150 acquisitions and newly-commissioned works from a global array of artists, spotlighting private and familial narratives. Elsewhere, The Household of Migrants explores migration via photographic seize, presenting almost 200 items from 55 nations in a mix of documentary, portraiture and photojournalist archives. Lastly, The Suitcase Labyrinth incorporates a monumental, immersive set up composed of two,000 donated suitcases, every its personal distinctive relic of tradition and group.
“Migration tales are the heartbeat of Fenix. We’ve woven them into each aspect,” stated museum director Anne Kremers. “We would like everybody to really feel welcome.”
Bold and ardent in its choices throughout the board, Fenix provides the ground to an opulent crossroads of tales, tracing the paths of the place we’ve come from and the place we’re going. For extra info on visiting and buying tickets head to the museum’s web site.
