IL SOLE 24 ORE ARTECONOMY
Art Rotterdam focuses on photography
March 2026 · English · International
Karla King and the making of Flourish We Will
For DHB Art Space, "South Forward" - curated byJeanthalou Haynes & Houcem Bellakoud -, through the gaze of three artists, gives an insight into the southern conglomeration of the city where the fair is held, with a less affluent but creatively rich population.
Melissa Moria starts from the community garden where you can plant whatever you want, the only rule is to share: the artist obtains pigments from the plants themselves. Karla King always reflects on cooperation and sustainability: there is a shop in the area where everyone can find what they need, be it food, work tools or skills. Every Friday, neighbourhood residents meet here to weave relationships: the artist uses used coffee capsules to add materiality to her painting. Finally, Indian-born Urvee Kulkaeni focuses on the importance of education and entertainment for children. Used socks thus become puppets, a mattress with embroidered fabrics a cosy 'nest' to sit and talk on.
