9 Street Art Works Unveiled at Pow Wow Festival in Rotterdam's Makers District
During the Pow Wow Festival held on September 15 and 16, 2018, nine new street artworks were unveiled in Rotterdam's Makers District, an area currently being revitalized. This district merges contemporary architecture with historic warehouses and features green spaces. The artworks contribute to the vibrant creative environment, which includes community gardens and social hubs. Among the artists were Onno Poiesz, who crafted a lively piece inspired by hip-hop culture; Fanakapan, known for a hyperrealistic fish; Dopie & Narda, who illustrated lions to raise awareness about climate change; Tymon de Laat and Nuno Viegas with their work 'Flight of Man'; Enigma Geometricks, showcasing geometric designs; and Telmo Miel, who offered a critique of pop iconography. The festival emphasizes the significance of art in urban renewal and multicultural identity.
Key facts
- Nine street art works were inaugurated on September 15 and 16, 2018, at the Pow Wow Festival in Rotterdam's Makers District.
- The Makers District is undergoing deep renovation, with old warehouses now housing cafes and restaurants.
- Onno Poiesz's work returns to his graffiti roots, inspired by hip-hop and breakdance.
- Fanakapan's hyperrealistic fish addresses marine ecosystem preservation.
- Dopie & Narda's mural features lions and an ecological message about climate change.
- Tymon de Laat and Nuno Viegas collaborated on 'Flight of Man,' inspired by the Andes.
- Enigma Geometricks' bichromatic work references Eastern cultures and the meeting of East and West.
- Dilk, Zepha, and Dina Saadi created a three-way mural titled 'A Storm Is Coming.'
- Telmo Miel's 'Undecided' uses collage effects to critique pop iconography and youth indecision.
- Super A's piece is a playful, dreamlike cartoon-inspired work.
- Dzia's 'Family Matters' depicts nature's violence and human inequalities.
- The festival is part of the Makers District's urban regeneration and multicultural identity.
Entities
Artists
- Onno Poiesz
- Fanakapan
- Dopie
- Narda
- Tymon de Laat
- Nuno Viegas
- Enigma Geometricks
- Dilk
- Zepha
- Dina Saadi
- Miel Krutzmann
- Telmo Pieper
- Stefan Thelen
- Super A
- Dzia
Institutions
- Pow Wow Festival
- Makers District
- Artribune
Locations
- Rotterdam
- Netherlands
- Makers District
- Delft
- Faro
- Andes
- North Sea