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DE WEG NAAR KENNIS

DE WEG NAAR KENNIS
DE WEG NAAR KENNIS (ROBERT VANDEREYCKEN) The artist Robert Vandereycken is not only a sculptor, but also a graphic designer, which clearly shows in this work ‘De weg naar kennis - The way to knowledge’. He appears to be making a three-dimensional transformation of a stylized drawing. He simplifies and structures the volumes, delineates the…
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BUSTE PROS MATTHYS

BUSTE PROS MATTHYS
BUSTE PROS MATTHYS (FRANS HEIRBAUT) As an alderman, Pros Matthys was highly motivated… And he was no novice. Being an Alderman for Culture of Sint-Niklaas, in 1973 he took a bold initiative. He conceived and founded Kunst in de Stad - Art in the City. Hence over the years dozens of artworks have been installed…
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DE BARING

DE BARING
DE BARING (KAREL AUBROECK) Karel Aubroeck was one of the most famous 20th century Flemish sculptors.  His art is characterised by monumentalism. His style is expressionistic, showing an affinity with German expressionism. Some sculptures bear witness of a radical simplification by their geometrical and abstract design. Other statues, through their closed character, radiate a turbulent…
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IN DE WOLKEN

IN DE WOLKEN
IN DE WOLKEN (FRANS HEIRBAUT) Frans Heirbaut sees himself primarily as a craftsman.  Knowledge of and respect for the material are of the utmost importance to him. His skilful hands and fingers bring sculptures to life. This sculpture tellingly bears the name ‘In de Wolken – In the Clouds’. High on the pedestal, a little…
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