Kunstinstituut Melly, Contemporary art gallery in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Kunstinstituut Melly is an art institute in Rotterdam spread across multiple floors of a building on Witte de Withstraat. It presents rotating exhibitions throughout the year featuring contemporary works by international artists.
The institute was founded in 1990 and evolved from a traditional gallery space into a dynamic center of Rotterdam's modern art scene. Since then it has shaped and influenced the city's contemporary art landscape.
The institute works with emerging and established artists, displaying their pieces through rotating exhibitions. Visitors also find lectures, film screenings, and educational programs that explore contemporary art forms more deeply.
The institute is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, with extended hours until 21:00 on Fridays. The gallery spaces are accessible to visitors of all mobility levels throughout the building.
A permanent artwork titled 'Melly Shum Hates Her Job' by Ken Lum has adorned the building's facade since 1990. This provocative work inspired the entire institute's name and many visitors pass by it without noticing.
Location: Rotterdam
Inception: 1990
Official opening: 1990
Address: Witte De Withstraat 50
Phone: +31104110144
Website: http://wdw.nl
GPS coordinates: 51.91539,4.47708
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
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