In the historic centres of Tongeren-Borgloon, you’ll find contemporary works of art by leading artists such as Nick Ervinck, Nadia Naveau, the duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh, etc. in various locations. The works of art are often a nod to the past.
Roman Riots
In Roman Riots, Nadia Naveau reinterprets the Centauromachy, a mythical battle in ancient Greece. She combines classical and modern influences, making her sculpture look dynamic and playful. The work links past and present and invites us to experience the battle between man and centaur in a new way.
C.C. de Velinx, Dijk
3700 Tongeren-Borgloon
Luizado
This six-metre sculpture was designed by multimedia artist Nick Ervinck. During excavations, two Roman ‘pillar drums’ were found that were part of a Jupiter statue. When creating Luizado, the artist took the historical background of this column and its associated statues of gods as his starting point.
Museumkwartier
3700 Tongeren-Borgloon
To the point
To the Point by Liliane Vertessen symbolises the stratification of Tongeren, with the Roman level several metres underground. The 'arrow' marks the starting point of our history and our future. This work of art also emphasises the role of the Gallo-Roman Museum: a place where the past is clearly explained.
Museumkwartier
3700 Tongeren-Borgloon
Vogelvlucht
Adèle Renault's Vogelvlucht, a life-size homing pigeon, adorns the façade of Café Rembrandt in Tongeren. Created in 2019 for the Hip Hub Hooray festival, it reflects her fascination with urban pigeons as a metaphor for people. The work acts as a visual beacon and meeting point for residents and visitors.
Leopoldwal
3700 Tongeren-Borgloon
Traces of histories
Wesley Meuris' Traces of Histories is a subtle intervention on Tongeren’s town hall. Eight marble spheres mark the pediment and refer to the lost coat of arms of Prince Bishop Van Berghe. A natural stone legend on Stadhuisplein provides historical context and questions how we deal with heritage and historical gaps.
Stadhuisplein
3700 Tongeren-Borgloon
Voor de dag
Wesley Meuris’ Voor de Dag restores the symmetry of the town hall by reconstructing a vanished lantern. Whereas the original lantern was reinstalled, the new version is executed in reflective material. This subtle work of art respects the history of the building and responds to reflection and perception.
Stadhuisplein
3700 Tongeren-Borgloon
HALO
The duo Gijs Van Vaerenbergh designed HALO, a 15-metre gold ring in the Saint Odulphus Church in Borgloon. The work of art connects church spaces and symbolises religious iconography. Suspended at a height of 4 metres, it encircles the crossing. It is partly hidden by columns but looks like a perfect circle.
Sint-Catharinastraat
3700 Tongeren-Borgloon
The Lily Pond
The Lily Pond by Hans Op de Beeck is a sculpture that mimics a reflective pond without water. Its dark surface reflects the sky, the beguinage church and greenery, while bronze water lilies are always in bloom. This work of art creates a tranquil place to meet and rest.
Pliniuspark, Fonteindreef
3700 Tongeren-Borgloon