The New Current is a Rotterdam-based platform and public art event dedicated to artists at the start of their careers. Each year during Rotterdam Art Week, The New Current presents an ambitious exhibition that brings together emerging artists from across the Netherlands and invites a wide audience to engage with their work.
More than an exhibition, The New Current offers an immersive experience where visitors can encounter large-scale installations, video works, performances, and cross-disciplinary projects. Experimentation and innovation are central - from the artworks themselves to the way they are presented, the atmosphere of the space, and the live performance program that connects different artistic disciplines and communities.
Through this combination of exhibition and experience, The New Current not only increases the visibility and position of emerging artists but also opens up the art world to new audiences.
To further support artistic growth, a development program precedes the event, offering guidance to artists in their transition from the academy to the professional field. This programme extends beyond the exhibiting artists and is accessible to all emerging makers eager to learn and connect.
