On September 27, Kunsthal Rotterdam opens Iris Van Herpen’s Sculpting the Senses exhibition, showcasing the designer’s most radical couture creations.
This fall, Kunsthal Rotterdam becomes the next stop for Sculpting the Senses, an exhibition dedicated to Dutch designer Iris van Herpen. Opening September 27, the show offers an immersive look into van Herpen’s unique world, where couture is shaped by innovation, experimentation, and new ways of seeing the human form.
Bringing together over 100 of her most iconic pieces from collections such as Crystallization and Sensory Seas, the exhibition also features contemporary art, design, and scientific objects, encouraging visitors to reconsider the boundaries between body, garment, and environment.
Van Herpen’s designs often incorporate unconventional materials and techniques, such as 3D printing and laser cutting, reflecting her fascination with natural phenomena and the human form. The exhibition also features collaborations with artists and scientists, including architect Philip Beesley and designer Neri Oxman, highlighting the interdisciplinary nature of her work.
Visitors can expect a multisensory journey through themed rooms, each exploring different aspects of van Herpen’s creative process. From a replica of her Amsterdam atelier to a cabinet of curiosities, the exhibition invites audiences to engage with fashion in a new and thought-provoking way.
Sculpting the Senses runs through March 1, 2026. Tickets will be available starting late June. For more information, visit Kunsthal Rotterdam’s official website.
