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De Dépendance
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About
De Dépendance is a Dutch organization based in Rotterdam that functions as a platform for city culture and public debate. Founded in 2009 by design agency ZUS, it researches how international trends manifest locally through programs featuring international speakers who engage with major urban issues via lectures, discussions, and interviews.
- History: Established in 2009 at the Schieblock before becoming a traveling initiative across Rotterdam since 2015.
- Industries: Focuses on political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental challenges within cities and urban regions.
- Operations: Utilizes diverse disciplines including architecture, philosophy, journalism, and policy analysis to foster divergent opinions and alternative solutions.
The organization aims to bring new perspectives and radical imaginaries to the city as its stage for critical reflection on global transformations.