Opening of the Mural 'Drijfkracht' in Goes
03.09
14:30 - 17:00
As part of the national Museum Murals project, the Watersnoodmuseum collaborated with Stefan Thelen, who is recognized globally for his artwork.
Stefan Thelen will begin work on his mural starting August 19th. His canvas will be the side of a 32-meter-high building managed by Beveland Wonen in Goes. The mural will serve as a reminder of the stories from the Watersnoodramp and the importance of preventing future disasters.
Stefan Thelen (right) draws inspiration from the museum.
Program
The schedule for the opening event is as follows:
- 14:30 – Arrival at the Poelhoek group space.
- 15:00 – Start of the program
- 15:00 – Opening speech by Siemco Louwerse, Director of the Watersnoodmuseum.
- 15:05 – Sjaak van Loo discusses the Watersnoodramp in Zuid-Beveland.
- 15:30 – Stefan Thelen talks about the background of the mural.
- 15:45 – 16:00 – Walk to the mural at Weidezicht apartment building.
- 16:00 – Official unveiling of the mural, with Stefan Thelen’s great-aunt and daughter, and Joost de Goffau, Alderman for Culture of Goes.
- 16:05 – Reception at the mural.
- 17:00 – End of the program.
Cost
This event is free of charge.
Location
- The program starts at Poelhoek, Beukenstraat 98, 4462 BZ, Goes.
- The mural unveiling will take place at Weidezicht, 4462 VK, Goes.
Museum Murals is a project by Mauritshuis and is made possible by the Vriendenloterij. The paint for the mural is provided by Delta Paints Goes.
