This summer, from June 5 through 7, Brutus will host the third edition of the Levenslust Festival. The festival is a unique collaboration between the Levenslust Academy, Stichting Pluspunt Rotterdam, CVD, and Brutus Art Space, and is part of the exhibition AUTONOMOUS, curated by Ine Gevers
The Levenslust Academy is for Rotterdam residents in vulnerable situations who can make their voices heard through art. By collaborating with professional artists, artists from the Levenslust Academy develop their talents and establish themselves as creators in the city through the Levenslust Festival. Equal collaboration is central to this: all participating artists strengthen one another. This results in a thought-provoking exhibition in which the creative process is at least as important as the final result.
During the festival, the creative, personal, and social developments of all creators are celebrated. By approaching artists not based on their background, but on their vision and talent, the Levenslust Academy offers a platform for new perspectives.
A vibrant creative haven
During the festival weekend, the grounds and entrance of Brutus are transformed into a vibrant, creative haven. Visitors find themselves in a dynamic world where music, fashion, and visual arts converge. The Levenslust Academy embraces all disciplines and offers space to a broad mix of creators and perspectives. The participating artists are: Arturo, Barbara, Billie Turbo, Charlton, Denise, Floor Spits, Franky Vanity, Gilles, Guus, Heike, Ivon, Jolanda, Kenneth Letsoin, Lars, Mal, Mario, Mena, Milan, Marianne Kouwenhoven, Martijn, Marto, Meo Bhola, Nada van Dalen, Nelo, Nourdine, Peter, Ramsingh, Remy, Robbert, Robin, Sena Nyaku, Sigmond, Sillieman, Skillfulmatic, Sjoerd Labega, Theo, Ulrich Oron.
The festival demonstrates that art is not just something to look at, but also something that connects people and contributes to our well-being. During the Levenslust Festival, everyone—including the visitors—is an artist.
Come experience it for yourself:
Friday, June 5, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM – festive opening of the festival
Saturday, June 6, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM – exhibition and live performances
Sunday, June 7, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM – exhibition and live performances
The Levenslust Academy is for Rotterdam residents in vulnerable situations who can make their voices heard through art. By collaborating with professional artists, artists from the Levenslust Academy develop their talents and establish themselves as creators in the city through the Levenslust Festival. Equal collaboration is central to this: all participating artists strengthen one another. This results in a thought-provoking exhibition in which the creative process is at least as important as the final result.
During the festival, the creative, personal, and social developments of all creators are celebrated. By approaching artists not based on their background, but on their vision and talent, the Levenslust Academy offers a platform for new perspectives.
A vibrant creative haven
During the festival weekend, the grounds and entrance of Brutus are transformed into a vibrant, creative haven. Visitors find themselves in a dynamic world where music, fashion, and visual arts converge. The Levenslust Academy embraces all disciplines and offers space to a broad mix of creators and perspectives. The participating artists are: Arturo, Barbara, Billie Turbo, Charlton, Denise, Floor Spits, Franky Vanity, Gilles, Guus, Heike, Ivon, Jolanda, Kenneth Letsoin, Lars, Mal, Mario, Mena, Milan, Marianne Kouwenhoven, Martijn, Marto, Meo Bhola, Nada van Dalen, Nelo, Nourdine, Peter, Ramsingh, Remy, Robbert, Robin, Sena Nyaku, Sigmond, Sillieman, Skillfulmatic, Sjoerd Labega, Theo, Ulrich Oron.
The festival demonstrates that art is not just something to look at, but also something that connects people and contributes to our well-being. During the Levenslust Festival, everyone—including the visitors—is an artist.
Come experience it for yourself:
Friday, June 5, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM – festive opening of the festival
Saturday, June 6, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM – exhibition and live performances
Sunday, June 7, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM – exhibition and live performances