Else-If-Then

Tag: Rotterdam

  • Alex Adriaansen at V2_

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    This afternoon I had a lengthy meeting with Alex Adriaansen, director at V2_ ; he could not have been more generous with his time or forthcoming with his views about the context for New Media studies in the Netherlands or the challenges they face. So I will note it all down before I forget! First,…

  • Erasmusbrug

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    Erasmusbrug Originally uploaded by cuuixsilver Another oft photographed view. The nicest part (I think) is that the bridge has a walkway, so you can stroll across and enjoy nice views of the city. I had been at the graduation show for the Willem de Kooning Academy, which is connected to Piet Zwart and houses the…

  • Kijk Kubus

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    Kijk KubusOriginally uploaded by cuuixsilver Ok, first Rotterdam picture, possibly the most photographed buildings in Rotterdam, the Cube Houses on the Overblaak. I think they deserve the attention just for looks, but I’ve been told by someone who lived in one that they are pretty inconvenient living spaces. Now the collection of business that occupy…

  • Later last Friday

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    So those first parallel sessions ran so late–well, the whole schedule was already running behind–that when we got down to lunch there was almost none left, and by the time it was refilled, I had about 5 minutes to eat before I had to find the session where I was speaking. But I did find…

  • More About the Trip

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    So, more about the trip. I’ll be in Amsterdam for one conference and Utrecht for the second, but I’ll actually be spending most of my time in Rotterdam. Or as my Lonely Planet Netherlands guide calls it, “Mighty Rotterdam.” 🙂 I haven’t actually been there yet, but I suspect R’dam is seriously underrated. I mean,…