City of Street Sculptures

City of Street Sculptures

5 km

105.0 min

Wheelchair accessible

On this walk, internationally renowned Rotterdam-based artist Joep van Lieshout guides you through his favorite artworks in the city. He reveals pieces you might otherwise simply pass by without noticing.

City of Street Sculptures

5 km

105.0 min

Wheelchair accessible

On this walk, internationally renowned Rotterdam-based artist Joep van Lieshout guides you through his favorite artworks in the city. He reveals pieces you might otherwise simply pass by without noticing.

You may not expect it, but there is a lot of art to see in Rotterdam, simply out in the street. You can find artworks throughout the city: on corners, walls and rooftops, in squares, parks and areas of greenery. Everywhere you go, there is something to discover. This walk has been put together by worldfamous Rotterdam artist Joep van Lieshout, who selected a series of artworks to show you. It’s only the tip of the iceberg, because you can find more than 500 artworks in public spaces in Rotterdam. That is more than you can find in any other city in the Netherlands.

Distance

5 km

Time

105 min

Starting location

Tramhuis

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessibile

Language

Nederlands, English

Meet the author — Joep van Lieshout

This walk has been put together by artist Joep van Lieshout. His art can be found all over the world: from the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam to MOMA in New York. In the 1990s, he founded his company Atelier van Lieshout. Today, Joep works at a large studio called Brutus, located in the old harbour area of Rotterdam. That is where he has enough space to create large pieces of experimental art. ''I think it’s a good thing that art causes some confusion”

With Joep, you explore a diverse collection ranging from decorative art to autonomous, experimental sculptures, and from war memorials to works that offer lighthearted commentary on our society.

From start to end

The route starts at the Tramhuis, located at Hermesplantsoen 3. After a 5 kilometre walk, the route ends right next to the Tramhuis again.

Starting location

Tramhuis, Hermesplantsoen 3

End location

Tramhuis, Hermesplantsoen 3

Old school? We’ve got you.

Prefer holding a booklet in your hand over a phone in your pocket? No problem. Our walks are also available as a booklet complete with map, stories, and directions. Order your booklet here, or pick one up at one of the sales points in the city.

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