Guido Gezelle
Letterknecht
Guido Gezelle — Letterknecht
The year 2024 marked the 125th anniversary of Guido Gezelle's death. The Guido Gezelle Society and the heritage units Bruges, TERF and Zuidwest seized this moment to draw attention to Gezelle's lesser-known sides and sources of inspiration. In Roeselare, they wanted to do so by means of a mural in cooperation with the artist Letterknecht. The mural is based on a poem by Gezelle and brings his poetry to life in the streets in a contemporary way.
The mural is also a prelude to the International Poetry Festival that will take place in Roeselare at the end of November, where the same poem will take centre stage. Participation will also be targeted, with a moment for the youth of the reading jury. In this way, Gezelle's poetry is not only commemorated, but also shared and experienced by new generations.
About the
Artist
Maarten is a visual artist who is passionate about spreading positive messages through his street art. He has made many typographic murals in all sorts of places, and also creates images for other physical and digital purposes. The synergy between his grooves and graphics is something that creates a real creative energy. Whatever it is, he always creates something and spreads his passions around the world to discover and enjoy.
Onze laatste
projecten.
Pheasant — Han Coussement
Inspired by the local landscape of Wevelgem, Han created a unique mural that reflects the character of the community.
Dreaming — Smates
With his latest mural, Smates tells the moving story of a boy and a girl connected through an invisible dialogue.
The Sun’s Farewell Ballet — Krimsone
Inspired by the wishes of the residents, Krimsone creates a mural that radiates tranquillity, colour and connectedness.
Plaza09 — a Squid Called Sebastian & Kiuw
New hypecourt in Ghent marks the opening of Plaza09, a brand new Safe Space zone in Keizerpark.
Clematis Armandi — Doa Oa
Doa Oa draws inspiration from Louis van Houtte’s botanical legacy for a new mural in Oud Gentbrugge.
Victoria Regiapark — Ciclope Art
Ciclope Art honors the botanical history of Gentbrugge with a striking mural in Victoria Regiapark.
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Blogs
Abstract Session — How it all began
Abstract Sessions originated from a simple but bold question: what happens when you dedicate an entire wall to abstract art? Together with a diverse group of artists from across Europe, we brought colour, energy and experimentation together in a unique creative process.
Waarom kunst in de publieke ruimte?
Kunst in de publieke ruimte is een must. Het toont wie we zijn of willen zijn als stad, gemeente of dorp. Kunst kan verbinden, verbazen, maar ook tot discussie leiden. Het stemt tot nadenken en gesprek. En is dat niet het doel?
Street art: the street belongs to everyone
Street art has long ceased to be merely "anti" or a paragon of anarchy. Today, thanks in part to this art form, the idea that public space belongs to everyone is alive.