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Fenix Museum Opens: A Journey Through Migration Stories

5/24/2025

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The Fenix Museum in Rotterdam, inaugurated by Queen Máxima on May 15, brings the poignant theme of human migration to life. Visitors are captivated by the striking silver staircase known as "the tornado" and powerful artworks from creators like Abdalla Al Omari and Yinka Shonibare. A poignant installation of 2,000 suitcases tells personal stories, including that of Frank Kanhai, illuminating the migrant experience.

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Story summary

The Fenix Museum in Rotterdam, inaugurated by Queen Máxima on May 15, brings the poignant theme of human migration to life. Visitors are captivated by the striking silver staircase known as "the tornado" and powerful artworks from creators like Abdalla Al Omari and Yinka Shonibare. A poignant installation of 2,000 suitcases tells personal stories, including that of Frank Kanhai, illuminating the migrant experience.