“Erika Blikman”

What a waste...

Rotterdam -  There are many signs in the city that are a bit peculiar, like the one on this bin. I would describe the sign as a ‘do not walk here’ sign…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

to wait

Rotterdam -  Around this area most people are shopping. But these men choose to sit, to focus on other actions like making a call, texting and reading the newspaper. While their girlfriend…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

to rest

Rotterdam -  Statues are popular places to sit on. These Roteb’ guys found the statue ‘Resurrected Rotterdam’ a perfect spot to have a break. The statue visualizes a woman with a child…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Rules & regulation: or not?

Rotterdam -  In front of the dumpster you see a daiper. This is one of the daipers I found on the street. Somebody put it there or maybe a dog lost it…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Rotterdam at work: job application?

Rotterdam -  Some old doors, on it a broken poster. There is a phone number written on the door. I’m curious; maybe I should dial the number. Do they sell or rent…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Rotterdam at work: connecting the world

Rotterdam -  Having mint tea at coffee house Oslo. Strange name. Nobody knows why. Oslo is situated at the corner in a residential area. The clock explains what they really do! Location:…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Pimped bikes

Rotterdam -  Not in the pocket, but in the bike-basket! Pimping your bike with your personal style, not only hot but also very convenient. Location: Rotterdam Hoogstraat Photo taken by Erika Blikman…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Inside out: open/closed

Rotterdam -  Four balconies. Some are open. You can see what kind of stuff is on the balcony. Others are closed. You can’t see what is there, but you wanna know. So…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

the stage

Rotterdam -  Because of the blocks of flats in front of this one are demolished, we can look at the back of this condo. Normally it wasn’t as open as it is…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Rotterdam at work: work and living

Rotterdam -  Economiek? Is that a word, maybe in another language? By the display outside you can see it is a supermarket. And the name suggests there unique selling point is that…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Rotterdam at work: having a break III

Rotterdam -  This place is called ‘Lolletje’; the meaning is similar to joking. My first thought when I look around is that it is a restaurant, but I have no clue what…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Rotterdam at work: building

Rotterdam -  These containers represent the building mentality in Rotterdam. Where else?! Location: Rotterdam Bloemhof Photo taken by Erika Blikman April 19th 2010.…
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Opzoomeren

Rotterdam -  Good premenitions: 1 We great each other as good neighbors. 2 We welcome new neighbors 3 We organize activities to meet 4 We keep our courtyard, clean, intact and…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Sex sells II

Rotterdam -  Ugs are part of Rotterdam’s city uniform for women with petite legs. This informal dresscode is not for women with muscular calves. For them there are other elegant variants. Oh…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Rotterdam at work: self-regulation

Rotterdam -  In a beautiful court called ‘Patrimonium’s Hof’ live three stray cats. Local residents take care of them. They give food, a place to live and a pet over the head…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Rotterdam at work: having a break I

Rotterdam -  The shop was closed and empty. Everything looks old, except this Korean printer. Standing lonely in the corner. Waiting for work. Location: Rotterdam Bloemhof Photo taken by Erika Blikman April…
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Public Territories: skinny jeans

Rotterdam -  I don\’t know how they do it. How they sit, eat and breathe with these jeans. I know people who have to lie down to put them on. They are…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

On the spot!

Rotterdam -  The man’s posture assumes he is much taller then me. He leans forward to search in a plastic brown box for some old books. Therefore he reveals a brown mole…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Sex sells I

Rotterdam -  In the city I see many heads covered by scarves, but seldom with such tempting red lips! Location: Market Blaak. Photo taken by Erika Blikman on April 6th 201.…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Rotterdam at work: mind the steppes!

Rotterdam -  These car pumps look like steppes. If you walk over the pavement and stumble over them you know that there is a car reparation shop. You could see it as…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Rotterdam at work: foreign workers

Rotterdam -  I see many cars with foreign nameplates. This car has a bumper sticker that says Poland. Location: Rotterdam Bloemhof Photo taken by Erika Blikman April 19th 2010.…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Public Territories: public gardens

Rotterdam -  Public gardens are a resident’s initiative. In this public garden they also grow vegetables. The names of each vegetable is written on cards and put in the ground next to…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab

Inside out: soup

Rotterdam -  Soup from trash. Collected in a hole in the street. Soup must be served when it’s hot! Rotterdam is a hot soup! Location: Rotterdam Crooswijk Photo taken by Erika Blikman…
Erika Blikman – Rotterdam Lab