Notions of Indigeneity
Thu 12 Nov
|Nieuwe Instituut
Curated by Akash Kumar in collaboration with the Nieuwe Instituut, find out how replacing extractive practices with attention to the qualities of a place, locally sourced materials and reciprocal relationships can influence design innovation and contemporary life.


Time & Location
12 Nov 2026, 15:00 – 21:00
Nieuwe Instituut, Museumpark 25 3015 CB Rotterdam
About the event
Join curator Akash Kumar and our colleagues Nadia Troeman and Klaas Kuitenbrouwer at Nieuwe Instituut for an event devoted to regenerative design and its fresh approach to design practices. Tthe programme features three workshops and a keynote talk. Find out how replacing extractive practices with attention to the qualities of a place locally sourced materials and reciprocal relationships can influence design innovation and contemporary life. Tickets are now online via Nieuwe Instituut.
Programme:
Walk-in from 15:00
Workshops 15:30 - 17.45
Keynote and panel 19:30 - 21:00
Workshops