Scapino the escape artist

In HAL 6, the Kunsthal’s display window, seventeen original drawings by illustrator Charlotte Dematons are on view, accompanied by texts by Arthur Japin. This presentation marks the publication of a new 'Gouden Boekje' (Little Golden Book) created on the occasion of the departure of Ed Wubbe, who served as Artistic Director of Scapino Ballet Rotterdam for an impressive thirty-two years.

In Scapino – The Escape Artist, writer Arthur Japin and illustrator Charlotte Dematons jointly tell the story of Scapino: a character from the Commedia dell’Arte who, through dance and storytelling, provides commentary on performances. In the book, Scapino is presented as a true escape artist and as an inspiring example for creative children to follow their own path.

Collaboration

The exhibition at Kunsthal is a collaboration between Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, Rubinstein Publishing and Kunsthal Rotterdam.