Think Public Space
Welcome to "Think Tank: Experiencing Art in Public Space," a podcast that started from a series of in-situ workshops, taking place in a variety of locations across Belgium. Joined by students, architects, artists, social workers, philosophers and sociologists, these moments reflected on the possible interaction between public spaces and artistic processes. Come along on this journey and discover art and public spaces through dynamic discussions and ambient soundscapes in each unique environment. Concept, realisation and editing: Angelique Campens; Coaching & sound: Raf Enckels (Herculeslab); Soundwork & mixing: Melissa Ryke; Opening and closing theme Glenn Miller "String of pearls"; Visuals: design by Veronika Akopyan and photography by Michiel Devijver; Production: Angelique Campens; Coproduction: Nomadic School of Arts; With the support of: KASK School of Arts, Europe NextGenerationEU, Nomadic School of Arts.
Think Public Space
Episode 3: The designer and the highway
Today, we have the pleasure of discussing the power of art and design with graphic designer and researcher Annelies Vaneycken at our third Think Tank session. Here we are focusing on art along the highway. We explore how graphic design can be used to create a more democratic environment in public spaces. We are in Aalbeke to discuss Jacques Moeschal’s monumental sculptures, known as "signals," which mark the motorways; and are a great example of democratic art.
Standing next to the Sjouwer ( translated as the porter) with Annelies, this monumental sculpture, is 35m made of reinforced concrete situated on a hill in the Belgian village of Aalbeke, along the French border. It serves as a tribute to the seasonal workers from West Flanders who crossed into France for work between 1930 and 1960, with the highest peak of the sculpture pointing symbolically towards French territory.
Concept, realisation and editing: Angelique Campens
Coaching & sound: Raf Enckels (Herculeslab)
Soundwork & mixing: Melissa Ryke
Opening and closing theme Glenn Miller "String of pearls"
Visuals: design by Veronika Akopyan and photography by Michiel Devijver
Project participants: Veronika Akopyan, Zoë Brennan, Luna Van Bellingen, Menno Eggink, Milan George, Davide Musco, Jose Zapata Usma, Aagje Vandriessche, Baue Vercammen, Delphine Vo and Hilke Walraven
Production: Angelique Campens
Coproduction: Nomadic School of Arts
With the support of: KASK School of Arts, Europe NextGenerationEU, Nomadic School of Arts