Fast Forward by The New Current
For many artists, it is difficult to continue immediately after graduating and find a connection with the professional field. The Fast Forward Program offers them pragmatic and inspiring tools to learn skills and acquire knowledge that they can use at the start of their career.The program consists of a series of three workshops, given by three professionals from the art world. For this years edition of Fast Forward, we have invited Wouter le Duc, Karin van Gilst and Karen Knispel.
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The New Current
The New Current is a Rotterdam based platform for artists at the start of their careers. In an annual exhibition, The New Current presents young, recently graduated artists from all over the Netherlands to a wide ranging public during the Rotterdam Art Week. Through this exhibition, TNC aims to improve the visibility and position of upcoming artists. Room is given to experimentation, large installations, new techniques and forms of presentation such as audiovisual art and crossovers. Focussing on video art, installations and performances, The New Current translates complex works of art into a unique experience. Everything is carefully coordinated – from the works to the atmosphere and the catering. The performance programme contributes to an enhanced experience, allowing for a cross-pollination between different artistic disciplines, while reaching new audiences. To increase the impact of participation, there is a development program prior to the event which supports artists in the transition from the academy to the professional field. The development program extends beyond the participating exhibitors and is openly accessible for interested artists and makers.