The Tripping Policeman
De Vaartkapoen by Tom Franzen, outside the Communauté Française in Molenbeek, is an irreverent tribute to the anarchaic side of the Bruxeloise, The title is a slang term for people born in Molenbeek; “de vaart” means “the canal” and “kapoen” means cheeky.
The subject is not the tripping policeman (and how often can you say that!), [...]
March 6th, 2008 by Andy Carling
Mirror, Mirror
We discover an artwork that offers a different perspective
Inside the lovely Champ de Mars park on Rue Trone is a sculpture by Dan Graham, “Two-Two-Way-Mirror Half Circles”. Made from glass and steel, it appears translucent and uninspiring from outside.
Once inside, especially on a sunny day, the piece becomes almost overwhelming as reflections shimmer and distort, [...]
March 6th, 2008 by Andy Carling
