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INTERVIEW WITH BOB GOEDEWAAGEN
In the corner of one of the buildings in Bajonetstraat, inside a window frame, there’s a painting that tells an interesting story. Unlike the city’s other giant murals, it doesn’t impress visitors with its skilled execution or large dimensions. In fact, most people living in town aren’t even aware… -
INTERVIEW WITH WILD DRAWING
Our interviewee of the day is the Indonesian artist Wild Drawing! WD collaborated with Rotterdam Street Art Museum at the very beginning of the project, being, in fact, the first official production linked to our open-air museum. The mural placed at the intersection of Coolsestraat and West-Kruiskade prompted a… -
INTERVIEW WITH HERMAN LAMERS – PART II
In this second part of the interview with Herman Lamers, he explains the history of the two sculptures he made for the Oude Westen and describes his personal life and artistry. If you have not read part one yet, please read it first for the full context. Herman… -
INTERVIEW WITH HERMAN LAMERS – PART I
Herman arrived at the location we had agreed upon, on his bicycle. Although I had never seen him before, I immediately recognized him and called out to him. He responded with a big smile and a relaxed attitude that greatly characterizes him. We went up the stairs and did… -
INTERVIEW WITH INSANE 51
Insane 51 creates murals that aim to mess with your perception. With a strong visual identity, his artworks will really make you think “wow, that looks insane!” His artistic vision was built from different influences, mostly fine arts and graffiti, the latter starting around 2007. But it is really… -
INTERVIEW WITH ASTRO
Astro’s murals pull you in with geometric precision, then hold you there with optical illusions that seem to bend the wall itself. Born in France and shaped by graffiti culture, Astro has developed a visual language that is immediately, unmistakably his own: sweeping calligraphic curves locked inside strict geometric… -
INTERVIEW WITH ALEX HORNEST (ONESTO) – PART II
After part I with Alex Hornest, it’s time for part II! The Brazilian artist will share everything about his techniques and concepts and, of course, more about the production here in Rotterdam. In his career, Alex has used over 70 different artistic names, but the one signed in the… -
INTERVIEW WITH ALEX HORNEST (ONESTO) – PART I
Alex Hornest quickly accepted my invitation for an interview to tell me more about the mural he made in Rotterdam in 2009 for the RUA festival. This mural would later become part of the Rotterdam Street Art Museum collection, until its disappearance when the building was renovated. Alex…