Wereldmuseum Rotterdam Hosts Public Artist Talk with Roberta Stoddart

Wereldmuseum Rotterdam is hosting a public artist talk with Jamaican-born artist Roberta Stoddart on September 24th, 2026. The event coincides with the opening of the Leef Surrealisme exhibition, which runs from September 18th onwards and explores Surrealism as a global movement encompassing works from international and local artists.

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Event Programme and Details

During the session, Stoddart will discuss the creation of her painting Sleepwalkers (2009–2017), a recent acquisition by the museum which is featured in the exhibition. Her work explores Caribbean experiences, psychological spaces, and historical wounds, touching upon themes related to the character Antoinette Cosway.

• 16.30: Entry

• 17.00: Introduction by Wouter Welling and Wayne Modest

• 17.10 – 17.50: Presentation by Roberta Stoddart

• 17.50 – 18.30: Conversation with Roberta Stoddart, moderated by Wayne Modest, followed by a public Q&A

• 18.30: End of programme

Visitors attending the talk have the opportunity to view the Leef Surrealisme exhibition. Attendees require both an event ticket and a museum admission ticket, which can be booked via the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam website.