Rotterdam (4) More art
For art lovers there is a lot to do and see in Rotterdam. Especially in the centre with, among others, the art route along the Westersingel and the sculptures in the park near Museum Boijmans. Here we find some famous museums, close to each other. Next to Boijmans Beuningen you will find the Museum of Natural History, the Kunsthal, the New Institute and Huis Sonneveld. Recently the Depot Boijmans van Beuningen is also standing here.
On the grass, on the edge of the park are three giants of rabbits, made by Tom Claassen. They were placed there on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Kunsthal. They are particularly in demand by children who like to climb on it. In the evening, they often get company of smaller, living specimens.
The Screwarch (screw arch) dates from 1982 and was designed by Claes Oldenburg. As inspiration was the bridges over the river Maas that the sculptor saw during a visit to Rotterdam. Initially, the statue was in the museum for which it was precisely custom-made. Later it moved to the sculpture garden where it mirrors beautifully in the water on windless days.
