TrendWatching: AI-powered Poetry Booth finds a platform at Rotterdam Central Station

TrendWatching spotlights our Poem Booth's innovative presence at Rotterdam Central Station, where poetry meets commuters in an unexpected encounter. As part of Poetry International's festival programming, the installation transformed the utilitarian transit hub into a space for literary surprise, capturing the attention of thousands of daily travelers.

The article highlights how the Poem Booth, trained on the work of Dutch poet Ellen Deckwitz for this specific installation, demonstrates cultural institutions' shift toward participatory experiences that "meet people wherever they are." Rather than waiting for audiences to come to poetry, we brought poetry directly into the flow of everyday life.

TrendWatching recognizes this approach as part of a broader movement where "cultural institutions are rethinking audience engagement, moving beyond static consumption towards participatory experiences." The Poem Booth's placement in such a high-traffic location underscores our belief in making art accessible in public spaces—turning a moment of transit into an opportunity for reflection and surprise.

The installation's success at Rotterdam Central Station demonstrates how Slowtech principles can transform even the most functional spaces into places of human connection and creative encounter.