on Toshareproject.it - curated by Bruce Sterling
https://www.engagerotterdam.nl/en-us/manifest
Rotterdam is under pressure—socially, economically and culturally. Existing systems fail to address the problems many Rotterdammers face. We believe that artists and city shapers play an important role in addressing the big questions of today.
engage 2025 is a gathering in which makers, residents, entrepreneurs and activists unite to make these questions visible. It is a process that starts from what is already going on, and keeps moving in what is yet to come. Because we don’t want another event that comes and goes, but want to create something that keeps moving. And we’re starting in Witte de Withkwartier.
engage is not a white cube exhibition, not a temporary party.
It is an open invitation to get involved, connect and imagine.
It is a movement, not a prestige project.
It is an intervention, not a showcase.
Our city’s residents have many talents, and we want to share them with you. By bringing our city’s talents together, we hope to make them even more visible.
We stand for
Cooperation instead of competition
A plurality of voices and perseverance instead of singularity
Friction and beauty instead of smoothness
Long-term commitment instead of temporary impact
Art for public connection instead of private enrichment
We want to
Make big and small issues visible
Bring together makers, residents, entrepreneurs and activists
Create spaces for experimentation, conversation and imagination – in the streets, in the neighbourhood and in unexpected places
Make Rotterdam (even) more fun
See no end date yet
With and by
Rotterdammers who want to make, share, research or question something
Rotterdammers who would rather build together than dream alone
Rotterdammers who are willing to meet the challenges of today
Sound like something you’d want to be part of? Drop us an email at hello@engagerotterdam.nl