Commission for Nationale-Nederlanden for Rotterdam Pride 2022

Today, on Pink Saturday, queer artist and activist Yamuna Forzani presents a life-size work of art on the Coolsingel for Rotterdam Pride. From June 17 to June 27, Rotterdam will be dedicated to various Pride activities to celebrate sexual and cultural diversity in the city. The festival site in front of the Rotterdam City Hall on the Coolsingel plays a central role in the activities, where the artwork with 'embrace change' as the theme can now be seen on a large container. As a partner of Rotterdam Pride, Nationale-Nederlanden is happy to give emerging talent Yamuna the attention she deserves.

Yamuna Forzani: “Pride is very important to me and queerness is always an indispensable part of every work I make. When NN asked me if I wanted to make the artwork, the inspiration just kept coming. For this work I wanted to zoom in on 'embracing change', of course in my own style with characteristic bright colors, glitchy patterns and cheeky references to querness. Embracing change is important for everyone because it is the only way forward. I hope the work will make others in and outside the community think.”