The New Current 2026
Welcome to the next edition of The New Current during Rotterdam Art Week 2026 Opening hours 25–28 March: 11:00 – 21:00 29 March: 11:00 – 18:00 Location Piekstraat 2, 3071 EL, Rotterdam Disclaimer The New Current takes place in a dark, immersive environment. Visitors are asked to move carefully throughout the exhibition space. Some artworks may be unstable, contain sharp edges, or include mechanical elements that can cause injury if a safe distance is not maintained. By entering The New Current, visitors acknowledge that the exhibition involves certain risks. These risks may result in damage or personal injury if visitors do not pay close attention, stumble, come too close to artworks or installations, distract themselves or others, or are under the influence of legal or illegal substances. Please be especially mindful of children and animals, who may not be aware of these potential dangers. By accepting an admission ticket or entering the exhibition, visitors agree to these conditions and waive any right to hold the exhibiting artists, The New Current organisation, or its employees, volunteers, or directors liable for injury or damage. The aforementioned parties reserve the right to recover damages from visitors who cause harm to themselves, others, or the artworks due to negligence or inappropriate behaviour. Children under 12 years of age are admitted free of charge. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please note that, due to the industrial character of the building, the space may not be ideally suited to every specific wheelchair requirement. For any questions regarding accessibility, please contact yvonne@thenewcurrent.nl.
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.