What: Rare costumes, atmospheric sets, gadgets, props, storyboards and original photographs are on show in the exhibition Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style at the Kunsthal Rotterdam. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, the exhibition presents the craft behind the icon, focusing on the distinctly British luxuriance of the world’s most famous movie brand.
Visited by 007 Travelers: 16 January 2015
007 Travelers highly recommends Designing 007 Exhibition. We introduce over 100 pictures of Rotterdam exhibition, but there is so much more to see, so you should experience it on the spot! This exhibition will move to Madrid, Spain soon.
Designing 007 next city
Madrid, Spain (6 May – 31 August 2015)
Where: Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa,
Plaza Colón , 4, Tourist Area: Paseo del Arte, Madrid, Spain
Designing 007 past cities:
Moscow, Russia (11 June – 7 Sep 2014)
Melbourne, Australia (1 Nov 2013 – 23 Feb 2014)
Shanghai, China (28 Mar – 30 Jun 2013)
Toronto, Canada (26 Oct 2012 – 20 Jan 2013)
London, UK (6 Jul – 5 Sep 2012)
Designing 007 current city:
Rotterdam, The Netherlands (12 Oct 2014– 8 Feb 2015)
Where: Museumpark, Westzeedijk 341
3015 AA Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Situated in the cultural hub of Rotterdam with an average of 180.000 visitors annually, the Kunsthal is one of the leading art institutions of The Netherlands. The Kunsthal was designed in 1992 by the renowned Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and boasts seven different exhibition spaces covering a total of 4300m2.
When: 12 October 2014 – 8 February 2015
From Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 – 17.00
Sundays and bank holidays 11.00 – 17.00
Admission:
Adults 12€
Groups min. 15 persons 9€
Students under 27 years 9€
Youth 6 to 18 years 2€
Children under 6 years free
007 Travelers had this Designing 007 Hotel package in Mainport by Inntel Hotels.
Make a reservation for this package for only €79 per person via reservations@mainporthotel.com / +31 10 217 5707
* Overnight stay in a king-size City XL room with whirlpool, walk-in shower and mirror-tv
* Live cooking ‘Champagne’ breakfast buffet
* A sophisticated cocktail at cocktail bar ‘on The Rocks’
* Visit to Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style at de Kunsthal
* Designing 007 goodies upon arrival
* Free use of Spa Heaven on the 8th floor including Finnish panoramic sauna, Turkish steam bath, swimming pool and Life Fitness Gym
* ‘The Explorer’ city map with 60 hotspots
Stay tuned for our hotel introduction. See also our interview of Lous van Prooijen, who is the Marketing & Communications Executive in Mainport by Inntel Hotels.
Photos by 007 Travelers
THE BEACH
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Honey Ryder’s (Ursula Andress) bikini in
“Dr. No” (1962) |
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SEAN CONNERY AND ASTON MARTIN DB5 FROM “GOLDFINGER” (1964)
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TAKE A SELFIE
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| Mika |
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| Pirita |
THE TITLE SEQUENCES
OTHER
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| A tunnel to GOLD department |
GOLD
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| “Golden Girl” Jill Masterson from “Goldfinger” (1964) |
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| The gold bullions |
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| Odd Job’s (Harold Sakata) hat from “Goldfinger” (1964) |
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Pussy Galore’s (Honor Blackman) golden vest from
“Goldfinger” (1964) |
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“No Mr. Bond. I expect you to die”
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IAN FLEMING
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| Ian Fleming’s books |
M´S OFFICE
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| M‘s (Bernard Lee) portrait in”The World Is Not Enough” (1999) |
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| James Bond’s personal accessories |
Q BRANCH
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Q‘s (Desmond Llewelyn) bag of tricks in
“Licence to Kill” (1989) |
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| Bond (Timothy Dalton) uses Hasselblad camera signature gun in “Licence to Kill” (1989) |
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| Samsonite suitcase full of diamonds and C4 explosives from “Die Another Day” (2002) |
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Bond’s (Daniel Craig) suitcase and Camille’s (Olga Kurylenko) photo from
“Quantum of Solace” (2008) |
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| Bond special effects supplement from “Casino Royale” (2006) |
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| Q’s (Desmond Llewelyn) plaster cast from “GoldenEye” (1995) |
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Q’s (Desmond Llewelyn) hot air balloon miniature model
from “Octopussy” (1983) |
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| Q Boat minature model from “The World Is Not Enough” (1999) |
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Q’s (Ben Whishaw) equipment and Raoul Silva‘s (Javier Bardem) laptop from
“Skyfall” (2012) |
CASINO
FOREIGN TERRITORIES
SAN MONIQUE
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CAIRO & KARNAK
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CITY IN SPACE
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| Miniature space suits from “Moonraker” (1979) |
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| Miniatures from “Moonraker” (1979) |
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| Space suit |
UDAIPUR JUNGLE
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| 007 (Roger Moore) wears this jacket in Indian jungle in “Octopussy” (1983) |
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SAN FRANCISCO
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Miniature of Max Zorin‘s (Christopher Walken) airship from
“A View to a Kill” (1985) |
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| Zorin Industries logos from “A View to a Kill” (1985) |
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AFGHANISTAN
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Bond (Timothy Dalton) and Kara Milovy (Maryam d´Abo) in jeep minature model,
“The Living Daylights” (1987) |
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Bond (Timothy Dalton) and Necros (Andreas Wisniewski) miniature model from
“The Living Daylights” (1987) |
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VIETNAM
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RUSSIA, ST PETERSBURG
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| Russian miniature tank model from “GoldenEye” (1995) |
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| Miniature statue from “GoldenEye” (1995) |
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VENICE
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| Miniature model of sinking palazzo from “Casino Royale” (2006) |
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VILLAINS
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Raoul Silva’s (Javier Bardem) and
Severine’s (Bérénice Marlohe) costumes and
Silva’s computer case in Dead City, “Skyfall” (2012) |
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| Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem) in “Skyfall” (2012) |
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| Raoul Silva’s (Javier Bardem) police hat from “Skyfall” (2012) |
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| Rosa Klebb‘s (Lotte Lenya) costumes from “From Russia with Love” (1963) |
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| Rosa Klebb’s (Lotte Lenya) flick knife shoes, “From Russia with Love” (1963) |
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| Jaws (Richard Kiel) had these teeth in “The Spy Who Loved Me” (1977) and in “Moonraker” (1979) |
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Xenia Onatopp’s (Famke Janssen) costume design from
“GoldenEye” (1995) |
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May Day’s (Grace Jones) costume design from
“A View to a Kill” (1985) |
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Elektra King’s (Sophie Marceau) torture chair and
costume design from “The World is Not Enough” (1999) |
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Mollaka’s (Sebastien Foucan) costume design from
“Casino Royale” (2006) |
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Nick Nack’s (Hervé Villechaize) mask from
“The Man with the Golden Gun” (1974) |
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Armored suit of Gustav Graves (Toby Stephens)
in “Die Another Day” (2002) |
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Boris Grishenko’s (Alan Cumming) costume design in
“GoldenEye” (1995) |
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“I’m invincible!”
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| Costumes from “Dr No” (1962) and “The Spy Who Loved Me” (1977) |
ENIGMAS
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James Bond (Daniel Craig) and Camille (Olga Kurylenko) in
“Quantum of Solace” (2008) |
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| Camille’s (Olga Kurylenko) costume design from “Quantum of Solace” (2008) |
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| Jinx (Halle Berry) and Verity (Madonna) from “Die Another Day” (2002) |
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| Jinx’s (Halle Berry) costume design from “Die Another Day” (2002) |
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Jinx’s (Halle Berry) costume design from
“Die Another Day” (2002) |
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Verity’s (Madonna) costume design from
“Die Another Day” (2002) |
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| Miniature cable car and Holly Goodhead’s (Lois Chiles) from “Moonraker” (1979) |
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Holly Goodhead’s (Lois Chiles) diary with dart and
other accessories from “Moonraker” (1979) |
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Holly Goodhead’s (Lois Chiles) radio handbag and other accessories from
“Moonraker” (1979) |
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| Octopussy’s (Maud Adams) costume in “Octopussy” (1983) |
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| Octopussy’s (Maud Adams) costume in “Octopussy” (1983) |
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SKYFALL
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| Skyfall sign in “Skyfall” (2012) |
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| Deer statue from “Skyfall” (2012) |
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| James Bond (Daniel Craig) in “Skyfall” (2012) |
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| Miniature model of Aston Martin DB5 from “Skyfall” (2012) |
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| Burned miniature model of Aston Martin DB5 from “Skyfall” (2012) |
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| Miniature model of AgustaWestland helicopter from “Skyfall” (2012) |
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ICE PALACE
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| Ice Palace model from “Die Another Day” (2002) |
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| Ice Palace model from “Die Another Day” (2002) |
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James Bond’s (Roger Moore) skiing costumes from
“For Your Eyes Only” (1981) and “The Spy Who Loved Me” (1977) |
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POP-UP STORE
The Pop-up Store, which accompanies the exhibition, offers a wide range of must have items for the enthusiastic Bond fan. The richly illustrated exhibition catalogue can be purchased exclusively at the Store, which also sells DVDs, posters, fragrances and a range of gadgets for young and old.
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Scaramanga’s (Christopher Lee) flying car miniature from
“The Man with the Golden Gun” (1974) |
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| Miniature airplane from “Goldfinger” (1964) |
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| Miniature helicopter of Universal Exports from “For Your Eyes Only” (1981) |
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| “Golden gun” |
Visit also NATIONALE-NEDERLANDEN DOUWE EGBERTS CAFÉ, Rotterdam, which is decorated with Bond style.
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| Citröen 2CV from “For Your Eyes Only” (1981) |
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Thank you Rotterdam, welcome Madrid!
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What: Rare costumes, atmospheric sets, gadgets, props, storyboards and original photographs are on show in the exhibition Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style at the Kunsthal Rotterdam. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the James Bond franchise, the exhibition presents the craft behind the icon, focusing on the distinctly British luxuriance of the world’s most famous movie brand.
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