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Climate Coalition March

by Vincent
written by Vincent

Around 30 000 people gathered this Sunday afternoon in Brussels for a protest march under the umbrella of the Climate Coalition which represents 96 organizations from all over the country.

The stood as one voice to demand that the climate issue be placed at the top of the political EU agenda ahead of the 27th International Climate Conference taking place next month in Egypt from November 6 to 18.

At the lead, the Amazonian chefs made the trip for the occasion.

Indigenous Brazilian delegation

Greenpeace under the “People and planet before profit” banner

Greenpeace
“No intelligent species would destroy their own environment”
Cimate Coallition March

BOS+ is an organization that is committed to forest conservation, better forest and more forest in the world.

BOS+
Banner in French reading: ” No to vegetables that travel more than us”
Non aux légume qui voyage plus que nous

Gauche Anticapitaliste (Anticapitalist Left) under the banner: “The Planet is worth more than their profits”

Gauche Anticapitaliste

Extinction Rebellion Animal under the banner “End the dairy industry”

Extinction Rebellion Animal

Causes such as Marijuana legislation were also represented

4/20 NOW!

The OXFAM banner read: “Climate Change. Hunger. Poverty. It’s all the same fight”

The OXFAM banner read: "Climate Change. Hunger. Poverty. It's all the same fight"

Another banner read: “You’ll die of old age, I’ll die of climate change”

Climate Coalition March | 23 Octobre 2022

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Critical Mass Brussels

by Vincent
written by Vincent

Ever wished you could ride around exploring Brussels with a group or a bunch of friends without being worried about cars and traffic ? Well you are in luck! Every last Friday of the month there is a Critical Mass bike run where a few hundred bicycle enthusiasts gather in front of the ING at the corner of avenue du Trône & Av. Marnix at 6PM

Critical Mass Brussels July Start
Around Trône where people meet and greet

And go ride 2-3 hours together through Brussels without having to worry about traffic lights or stop as the police regulates traffic.

Start of Critical Mass Brussels July 2022
Start of the Critical Mass

The idea behind the “critical mass” is when the participants become so numerous that they reverse the balance of power in traffic. The Critical Mass creates a safe space; it protects its participants from traffic. The concept alludes to nuclear physics, where a critical mass of fissionable material triggers a nuclear chain reaction.

Critical mass in pictures

Critical Mass Brussels 2022
Critical Mass Brussels
Critical Mass passing by Schaerbeek town hall
Critical Mass Brussels July
Critical Mass Brussels
Critical Mass Brussels
DJ
Critical Mass Brussels
Igonre angry motorists when blocking traffic
Critical Mass Brussels August 2022
Critical Mass Brussels August 2022
Mobile DJ
Critical Mass Brussels August 2022
Digue du Canal, Haren, Brussels
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Jef Aérosol stencil art on one of the wall of the CENTRALE for contemporary art

by Vincent
written by Vincent

Jean-François Perroy, better known under the alias of Jef Aérosol, is a French stencil art pioneer in that has been active since the 80’s. Jef’s style often mixes in black & white portraits of well known musicians and artists with the anonymous on the street. His trademark signature are those famous and mysterious red arrows.

Since the museum gate is locked you will only be able to see it during it’s opening hours of the CENTRALE for contemporary art at Place Sainte-Catherine 44, Brussels.

Warhol, Basquiat & Twiggy by Jef Aérosol

Portaits of Warhol, Basquiat & Twiggy by Jef Aérosol

Kid by Jef Aérosol

 Disenfranchised Kid by Jef Aérosol

Basquiat by Jef Aérosol

Jean-Michel Basquiat by by Jef Aérosol

Warhol, Twiggy and Kid by Jef Aérosol

Warhol, Twiggy & disenfranchised Kid by Jef Aérosol

Warhol, Basquiat, Twiggy and Kid by Jef Aérosol

Whole set s of Warhol, Basquiat & disenfranchised Kid by Jef Aérosol

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The miracle of life street art

by Vincent
written by Vincent

Biking along the Espace Gaucheret park, I found this interesting improvisation of the fertilization process and the miracle of life left on a broken window by an unknown artist.

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The location of the Soleil du Nord building is right at the end of the park around Place Gaucheret and hosts social welfare offices for the residents of Schaerbeek.

Where life begins

Here another shot close-up of the window

The miracle of life
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Manneken-Pis and the Order of the Brussels Moustache

by Vincent
written by Vincent

The Manneken-Pis, a 17th-century bronze statue of small boy is an iconic symbol of Brussels folklore which dresses up in costume during festivals and major events. Today was meant to celebrate the election of the most beautiful Moustache of Brussel but it had to be cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis.

The Men of the Order of the Brussels Moustache

The idea of the competition and the order was started a little over a decade ago in 2009 at the initiative of the former mayor of Brussels, Freddy Thielemans, who always sported a mustache. Initially, the competition took place in Les Marolles neighborhood. Today, internet users can also vote for the prettiest mustache.

Manneken-Pis in the Order of the Brussels Moustache

Only on This 25 April 2021, from 9 am to 6 pm, Manneken-Pis will be sporting his costume of the Order of the Brussels Moustache.

Location: Corner Rue du Chêne & Rue de l’Étuve, Brussels, Belgium

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La Belle Hip Hop 4th edition by ZOUWI

by Vincent
written by Vincent

For the last 4 editions of the La Belle Hip Hop Festival, the PARCOURS Street Art has honored the International Women’s Day with a mural in Brussels on the 8th March. This year, it was the female Belgian artist ZOUWI who was chosen for the task and made this beautiful mural focused on nature.

This mural is located at the corner of Rue d’Ophem & Rue de Flandre 111, Brussels, Belgium

La Belle Hip Hop 4 by ZOUWI
La Belle Hip Hop 4 by ZOUWI
La Belle Hip Hop 4 by ZOUWI
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The SPINOZA CAR by Thomas Hirschhorn

by Vincent
written by Vincent

The Spinoza Car is the work of Thomas Hirschhorn, a big admirer of the famous Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza. Using the car as a medium, the artists is work using two kinds of elements, the profane and the spiritual reverberate the heart of Spinozist’s work in his quest for truth. The spiritual can be seen expressed through through the books and other objects bearing messages. The profane here is depicted the countless glasses taped to the car.

The car is exposed in the Horta hall of the Bozar between 26 Feb ’21 — 30 May ’21

Below are a few pictures of this very interesting piece of art:

SPINOZA-CAR by Thomas Hirschhorn SPINOZA-CAR by Thomas Hirschhorn SPINOZA-CAR by Thomas Hirschhorn SPINOZA-CAR by Thomas Hirschhorn SPINOZA-CAR by Thomas Hirschhorn SPINOZA-CAR by Thomas Hirschhorn SPINOZA-CAR by Thomas Hirschhorn

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Mother mural by Polish artist

by Vincent
written by Vincent

The Brussels-based Une Ville en Couleur non-profit association, who work towards opening up the world of contemporary art in the open spaces of the Capital has recently invited the artist Sainer to paint a large 400 square meters mural in the proximity of the Brussels-North railway station.

Mother by street artist Sainer
This mural is located at the corner of Boulevard Simon Bolivar and Avenue de l’Héliport 21, Brussels, Belgium

Portrayed above is a mother and her two children rendered in his easily recognizable chiaroscuro tones. The mother and the daughter have their faces covered by the shade. The little girl, hidden behind her mother, looks at the viewer with her hands clasped under a piece of Rowan tree which in Slavic symbolism is supposed to warn them of upcoming danger. A soft atmosphere which reflects the tenderness that the mother seems to have for her children.

Sainer is a Polish artist who graduated from the Lodz School of Fine Arts. He’s been passionate about art since the age of 16. The artist is a member of the famous Etam Cru, a duo of gifted artists that he forms with his friend Bezt.

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La Belle Hip Hop mural

by Vincent
written by Vincent

At the initiative of the city of Brussels, four young female artists were given “carte blanche” to create a collective mural on theme of the “La Belle Hip Hop festival“. An eight day musical event dedicated solely to the women of Hip Hop which takes place each year in the capital on International Women’s Day.

Location: Rue de l’Eclipse, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

The four talented artists who realised the mural below are: Chelove, LaetiCNN199, Michelle Shiyu Chen & Nadia.

La Belle HiP HOP mural
La Belle HiP HOP mural
La Belle HiP HOP mural
La Belle HiP HOP mural
La Belle HiP HOP mural
La Belle HiP HOP mural La Belle HiP HOP mural "Soeur Yes Soeur" / Sister Yes Sister
La Belle HiP HOP mural
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The Fall Of The Rebel Angels mural by FARMPROD

by Vincent
written by Vincent

On the occasion of the 450th anniversary of the death of Pieter Bruegel, the city of Brussels hired a collective of visual artists among others Farm Prod to create a street art trail inspired by the work of the famous painter.

The Fall Of The Rebel Angels mural by FARMPROD

Leading dancers from the KVS (Royal Flemish Theatre) accompanied by a Congolese delegation from the Goma Dance Festival and the urban dance troupe No Way Back teamed up to make a special performance in the street of Brussels to also mark the event.

The Fall Of The Rebel Angels mural by FARMPROD

This mural is found on the façade of the Café Congo of the Royal Flemish Theatre.

The Fall Of The Rebel Angels mural by FARMPROD
The Fall Of The Rebel Angels mural by FARMPROD
The Fall Of The Rebel Angels mural by FARMPROD
The Fall Of The Rebel Angels mural by FARMPROD
The Fall Of The Rebel Angels mural by FARMPROD

Location: 7 Quai aux Pierres de Taille, 1000 Brussels

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