R'dam Art Week: South Explorer Invites
A gathering place for art from Rotterdam South
South Explorer Invites brings together fourteen artists for a one-day showcase of art, performances, workshops, and food. Wander through diverse practices, meet the artists, and get a taste of the annual South Explorer weekend in June.
Showcase of artistic talent
During Rotterdam Art Week, South Explorer Invites takes over Plein with a showcase of artistic talent from Rotterdam South. South Explorer connects artists with each other and with the public, creating a programme centred on encounter and exchange.
Rotterdam South is home to a diverse creative community. Artists of different ages and backgrounds work across a wide range of practices. This day offers a glimpse into that diversity.
On this day, you can explore art in many forms, from photography and video to knitting and embroidery. Attend live performances, join workshops, and taste dishes from a local artists’ collective. The day ends with a drinks reception, a perfect opportunity to meet the artists and connect with other visitors.
Sarah leklye
Open call
Through an open call, South Explorer selected fourteen artists from Rotterdam South to share their practice during this showcase: Asja Shkolna, Float, Giuseppe Licari, Hüma Birgül, Jayclyne, Unanimous Artists United, Lore Pilzecker, Marta Sztabińska, The Migrant Kitchen (Chloe Detry, Gianni Blok, and Rita Baldé), Senka Milutinović & Бреме, Sohrab Kashani, Mohamad Khezri Moghadam, Valentino Stakel, and Sarah Leklye.
Practical Information
South Explorer Invites takes place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., followed by a drinks reception from 6 to 7 p.m.
Workshops
All workshops are free, but capacity is limited. Register via the link at the top of the page.
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | The Migrant Kitchen reading
During this reading, you will be introduced to influential books from Indonesian literature. These works explore themes such as (de)colonisation, the class system, identity, tradition, and modernity. Coffee, tea, and cake will be served during the talk.
12 to 1 p.m. | Whispering Through Stitches
A workshop by Lore Pilzecker that explores different forms of grief through embroidery. You contribute to an artwork in which personal gestures come together in a shared composition. In the process, you enter the realm of collective grief: how do we experience grief within society?
3:30 to 4:30 p.m. | Kilim Weaving
This kilim weaving workshop introduces participants to one of the oldest textile techniques. Everyone receives a small, simple loom and learns a quick, accessible kilim technique. In the workshop, you share gestures and rhythms and discover how weaving can be a way to feel, slow down, and connect with cultural traditions.
About South Explorer
South Explorer connects artists in Rotterdam South and creates opportunities for encounters between makers and the public. In this neighbourhood, art is made every day in unexpected places. For fifteen years, South Explorer has celebrated this creativity with an annual weekend where visitors can step inside, meet artists, and discover what thrives in Rotterdam South.
South Explorer Invites at Plein offers a preview of the annual South Explorer weekend on 27 and 28 June. That weekend, doors open at various locations across Rotterdam South to the public.
Sohrab Kashani