In the new building of day-care centre De Boekenmolen, toddlers can take their first steps with the help of a few colourful chums: the ‘Squiggly Friends’.
Frans De Coninckstraat , 9050Ledeberg
URA architectenbureau
Ghent’s lowest tunnel (with a height of just 1.67 metres) has been frequently used by pedestrians and cyclists for many years. In 2022, architecture firm URA gave it a makeover.
The AVL man came to Ghent during the major open-air exhibition ‘Over The Edges’ (2000), and was subsequently purchased by the City of Ghent. In 2006, he found his home on the redeveloped E3-plein square in Ledeberg.
With Le Mur, Bar Broos provides a visible and centrally located canvas for young, creative talent. Every month, the wall is painted over by a new artist, thus forming a steppingstone for young talent.
Han Coussement discovered painting after he had been arrested for graffiti spraying. As he was looking for an activity which allowed him to express himself artistically without getting fined, he registered for painting classes. Nowadays, he explores the boundaries between painting on canvas and street art.
Jules de Saint Genoisstraat, 9050Gentbrugge
Kristof Van Heeschvelde
For the fourth edition of the Sorry, Not Sorry festival, Kristof Van Heeschvelde selected a number of texts from his existing works. His razor-sharp observations are a common thread running through the festival.
With Le Mur, Bar Broos provides a visible and centrally located canvas for young, creative talent. Every month, the wall is painted over by a new artist, thus forming a steppingstone for young talent.