Prospects opens at Art Rotterdam

Work by Marlot Meyer at Prospects 2026. Photo: Aad Hoogendoorn.

Elise van Staveren, Pippilotta Yerna, and Bonnie Ogilvie reflect on the theme of grief. And Yara Jimmink, Sander Coers, and Frances Rompas delve into their ancestral histories. Jonathan Hielkema explores the borders of Europe, and as part of Loran van der Wier’s work, visitors can taste vegan cheese.

Eva Postema, Interim Director of the Mondriaan Fund, on this edition:

‘In this edition too, the artists address urgent and wide-ranging issues. Through critical reflections, alternative perspectives and, above all, inspiring art, they help us as visitors to broaden our horizons even further.’

Read all the stories in the Prospects guide, available at the information desk or online.

Work by Elise van Staveren at Prospects 2026. Photo: Aad Hoogendoorn.

The proximity of Art Rotterdam gives art professionals and collectors, but also a broad group of interested parties, the opportunity to become acquainted with the work of these promising artists. The exhibition is also an excellent opportunity to show what has been achieved in part thanks to a contribution from the Mondriaan Fund. An Artist Start contribution is intended for starting artists who have been working professionally for a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 4 years.