Creative consultancy. Production studio. Think tank for cultural visions for cities.

 

Creative Consultancy


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Public Art

Studio Römer works with clients to develop comprehensive curatorial strategies and collaborates with renowned artists to create and deliver site-specific works in the public realm. We take a holistic approach to masterplanning: implementing temporary and permanent artworks, incorporating interactive or immersive activations, as well as staging events and performances. 

Photo: Public art installation by Marc Fornes/THEVERYMANY

Case Studies

Florentijn Hofman

Florentijn Hofman worked with Studio Römer to develop a custom edition of Rubber Duck for Dubai Creek Harbour.

Wolfgang Buttress

Studio Römer is currently collaborating with award-winning artist Wolfgang Buttress on a multi-sensory artwork.

Ai Weiwei

Studio Römer brought Ai Weiwei's celebrated sculpture Forever Bicycles to Abu Dhabi’s iconic waterfront.

Alexa Meade

Alexa Meade was commissioned by Studio Römer to create a living museum filled with her signature portraits in Miami.

Studio Römer x Carlo Ratti

For Salone del Mobile in Milano, Studio Römer devised a pavilion where all four seasons coexist at zero-net-energy.

Emmanuelle Moureaux

The artist created a 1km-long installation in Downtown Dubai, composed of 10,000 pieces of hand-dyed fabrics.

Production Studio


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Project Delivery

Studio Römer moves beyond the conceptual to ensure the seamless execution of any vision at hand, no matter the scale. We provide hands-on oversight of the entire creative process to realize monumental ideas: from artwork installation and mural production, to film and theatre, to social media content, to mentorship and educational programming.

Photo: Kobra painting “Tolerance” in Abu Dhabi, 2019.

Globe
Theatre production

Römer is the Founder behind the international 21st-century mobile theatre designed by Foster + Partners.

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Mural production

Studio Römer collaborated with Evoca1 on the curation and production of murals by acclaimed artists in Abu Dhabi.

Days and Nights
Film production

Römer produced “Days and Nights” (2014; dir. Christian Camargo), distributed as “Sundance Selects” by IFC Films.

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Social media content

With TostFilms, Studio Römer built a comprehensive digital marketing strategy and created content for @forabudhabi.

Wanderland
Film production

Römer produced the award-winning feature “Wanderland” (2017; dir. Josh Klausner), acquired by The Orchard.

Mentorship
Workshops & Education

Studio Römer develops programs pairing world-class muralists with developing artists to empower the next generation.

Think Tank


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Arts + Culture Expert

Dr. Barbara Römer is a speaker, strategist, and futurist who specializes in developing cultural visions for cities. With decades of expertise in arts + culture, she provides tailored answers to creative questions. She has given speeches and participated in ideation workshops for a range of clients across the private and public sectors – including Expo 2020, Art Basel, Salone del Mobile, NEOM, The Royal Commission for Al-Ula, Côte d'Ivoire, and the UN's World Urban Forum.

Speeches

Römer is available as a keynote speaker, specializing in the intersection of art activations and liveability. 

Photo: UN World Urban Forum, Abu Dhabi.

Panels

As an experienced cultural professional, Römer provides a multi-faceted perspective rooted in creativity.

Photo: Salone del Mobile, Milano.

Workshops

Through participation in short-term engagements, Römer offers singular insights through the lens of art. 

Photo: Foster + Partners, London.

Consulting & Cultural Advisory


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