Mechelen (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): Depot Rato in Mechelen has opened new outdoor artwork that celebrates its diverse art . This helps strengthen the community’s cultural identity and heritage.
Depot Rato in Mechelen has reached an important milestone with the opening of new artwork, adding color to the cultural space. As it gets closer to finishing Depot Rato has become a place for different types of art, including paintings, sculptures and large floats, as well as historical items like the original pen the Pope used to sign the guestbook. This variety shows the rich culture of Mechelen and emphasizes the venue’s role in keeping and showing the city’s artistic history. It has been said that the new outside artwork is a special way to thank all the volunteers and workers who have put in their time and effort into the project.
How does public art in Mechelen strengthen cultural identity?
Culture councilor Börn Siffer pointed out that showing art in public places like museums and churches is important for keeping Mechelen’s cultural identity. By putting art in these spots, the city helps to celebrate its rich cultural history. The new artwork on the outside of Depot Rato is a great example of this. It’s not just a pretty display it also recognizes the teamwork and effort that went into making Depot Rato a reality. The outside artwork has two main purposes it celebrates the different types of art and historical items inside Depot Rato, like paintings, sculptures, giant floats, and even the pen used by the Pope. At the same time, it honors the hard work of the volunteers and employees who helped with the project. They also mentioned that this public art piece shows the community’s teamwork and commitment, highlighting how they made Depot Rato happen. It also helps connect the people of Mechelen with their cultural heritage, making the city’s cultural scene richer and ensuring that its artistic and historical legacy continues for future generations.
