With his dry-humour drawings, strange installations and sharp observations, British artist David Shrigley (1968) takes a funny but critical look at everyday life and the art world. In What the Hell Was I Thinking?, Shrigley turns that gaze on himself and invites you straight into his head. For Kunsthal Rotterdam, he brings together a wide mix of his most offbeat works – from a three-metre-tall nude figure and inflatable sculptures to a meteorite horseshoe and bits of fluff fighting each other. With humour and simple ideas, Shrigley explores failure, doubt and the weirdness of daily life.
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They have always been here | Kudzanai-Violet Hwami
At the Kunsthal, you’ll see the first solo exhibition in the Netherlands by Zimbabwean artist Kudzanai-Violet Hwami (1993). For this show, she created new work, including layered paintings, digitally edited photographs and her very first bronze sculptures.
Performance
An Absurdist Night at the Kunsthal
Step into the offbeat world of David Shrigley at the Kunsthal during Museumnacht010. His exhibition What the Hell Was I Thinking?
Exhibitions
Destination Rotterdam
In 2025, The New York Times named Rotterdam one of the cities you shouldn’t miss. But travellers were already coming here over 125 years ago, guidebook in hand.
Performance
Feel the vibe with Kunsthal LIVE
During Museumnacht010, we immerse you in the true Kunsthal LIVE vibe. With music by Pretty Girls Like Trap Music and Hip Hop In Je Smoel, plus unexpected performances and activities, you’ll discover multiple highlights in one night.