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From 5 – 8 February 2009 the old Cruise Terminal building of the Holland America line will again be the stage for the tenth edition of Art Rotterdam. Art Rotterdam is one of the most energetic art fairs for contemporary art in Europe. A visit to the fair will keep you up to date about the latest developments in contemporary art and is the place to discover fresh talent. 75 galleries from ten different countries will present their most exciting artists. During the fair the city of Rotterdam is bubbling over with cultural activities. Object Rotterdam, the international fair for autonomous design, will take place in Las Palmas. The Kunsthal presents a large-scale retrospective of Giacommeti and Witte the With hosts a large-scale exhibition trilogy of Ian Wallace. illy prize nominees In 2009 the illy prize will be awarded for the fifth consecutive time. This prestigious prize of € 10.000,- is awarded to the most innovative artist of Art Rotterdam. The illy prize jury 2009 consists of: Stijn Huijts (director Glaspaleis Heerlen), Inge de Bruin-Heijn (collector), Sandra Spijkerman (art correspondent of newspaper Trouw) and Carlo Bach (creative director illycaffè). Susan Collis [1956], Seventeen, London Elena Beelaerts [1971], Galerie Tanya Rumpff, Haarlem Haegue Yang [1971], dépendance, Brussel Wipke Iwersen [1971], RAM, Rotterdam Sebastian Gögel [1978], ADLER, Frankfurt The jury will announce the winner on February 4, 2009. Art Rotterdam launches Object Rotterdam, international fair for autonomous design Simultaneously with Art Rotterdam the international fair for autonomous design, Object Rotterdam, will take place in the nearby Las Palmas. Object Rotterdam is the platform in the world, where you can find the latest developments of unique, or limited edition functional objects of international designers. In short: the place where the cutting edge between art and design becomes evident. Thursday 5 & Friday 6 February: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 February: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Admission fee: € 15,- After 5 pm: € 12,50 Seniors (65 and over with valid ID), students (with valid ID), youngsters (13-18 years): € 12,50 Children under 13: free admission