The 2024 edition of the Graduation Show was a great success. We thank all our visitors who attended the show.
On this page, you can find the photos of the Graduation Show and Film Festival, Graduation Catalogue and other information.
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GRADUATION CATALOGUE
The Graduation Catalogue showcases the work of the bachelor and master students of 2024 and previous years at the Willem de Kooning Academy. Be sure to check it out through graduation.wdka.nl.
This years' Bachelor Graduation Show is built on four physical platforms and one online platform. Graduates have the opportunity to showcase their work in multiple platforms.
Exhibition | Graduates present work and projects related to four areas: Autonomous, Commercial, Social Practices and the Honours Programme. Learn more about our education and interdisciplinary graduation profiles here.
Film Festival | A film festival featuring a programme full of fiction films, animation films, documentaries and Q&A’s with the makers at KINO Rotterdam (subsidised by Gemeente Rotterdam).
Graduation Catalogue | An online platform providing more background information on graduates’ work and projects.
Store | For displaying and selling books, limited edition items, and fashion.
Stage | Where we host panel discussions (table talks) with graduates on a range of thematic subjects.
With the exhibition, talks, a store and a film festival, this year's show marks a new beginning for our graduates. Check out the complete programme here or below. During the Graduation Show, we will distribute a handout with a map of our buildings and a leaflet where you can find a specific graduate.
FILM FESTIVAL
From Thursday July 4 until Saturday July 6 we host a film festival featuring a programme full of fiction films, animation films, documentaries and Q&A’s with the makers at KINO Rotterdam. Tickets are available through kinorotterdam.nl
Location: Willem de Kooning Academy
Wijnhaven 61 and Blaak 10, Rotterdam
Wednesday July 3, 2024 | 16.00 - 22.00 hrs.
From Thursday to Saturday July 4 - 6, 2024 | 12.00 - 21.00 hrs.
OPENING
Join us on Wednesday July 3, 2024 at 16.00 hrs (walk-in from 15.45 hrs) for the official opening of the Graduation Show by Úna Henry (dean) at the entrance of the Wijnhaven building.
REGISTRATION
Please register here for the Opening or one of the other days to visit the Graduation Show.
FILM FESTIVAL
Location: KINO
Gouvernestraat 129-133, Rotterdam
Programme & free tickets are available through this website.
Curious for more information, stories and the latest news? Keep an eye on our webpage and socials for updates regarding the extensive programme, which we will communicate on July 1.
PIET ZWART INSTITUTE | MASTER GRADUATION SHOWS
All Master programmes from Piet Zwart Institute will be exhibiting a wide variety of work from students of Master Design, Education in Arts, Experimental Publishing, Fine Art, Interior Architecture: Research + Design, and Lens-based Media. The Graduation Shows will take place at various venues throughout the city of Rotterdam.
Master Design: Wednesday July 3 - Saturday July 6 at Willem de Kooning Academy, fourth floor Wijnhaven 61. Wednesday July 3, 2024 | 16.00 - 21.00 hrs. Thursday to Saturday July 4 - 6, 2024 | 12.00 - 21.00 hrs.
Master Education in Arts: Saturday July 6 from 17.00 - 21.00 hrs at Kunstinstituut Melly, Witte de Withstraat 50. Experimental graduation dinner with programme for invited guests.
Master Experimental Publishing: Location 1: Thursday June 27 - Sunday June 30 at S/ASH GALLERY WORM, Boomgaardsstraat 71. More information here
Location 2: Wednesday July 3 - Saturday July 6 at Willem de Kooning Academy, Wijnhaven 61. Wednesday July 3, 2024 | 16.00 - 21.00 hrs. From Thursday to Saturday July 4 - 6, 2024 | 12.00 - 21.00 hrs.
Master Fine Art: Saturday June 29 - Saturday July 6 at Piet Zwart Institute, Karel Doormanhof 45/Mauritstraat 36 Rotterdam. Opening: Friday June 28 at 17.00 hrs - 22.00 hrs. Opening hours: to be announced
Master Interior Architecture: Research + Design: Thursday July 4 - Wednesday July 10 at Nieuwe Instituut, Museumpark 25. Opening hours: to be announced
Master Lens-Based Media: Thursday June 27 - Sunday June 30 at V2, Eendrachtsstraat 10 & WORM UBIK, Boomgaardstraat 69. More information here
Keep an eye on pzwart.nl for more updates.