Lelystad has gained a special addition. An impressive mural about Museum Batavialand, created by renowned Greek street artist Dimitrios Trimintzios, better known as Taxis, has been unveiled on the Agoraweg in Lelystad. This mural is not just an artwork; it tells the story of the history and future of Flevoland, connecting the past with the present.
The mural’s design centers on a mother figure and her child, symbols of new life and the pioneering spirit of Flevoland’s first inhabitants. The artwork also contains elements that refer to both historic and modern Flevoland, such as shipwrecks and contemporary buildings. The dike in the painting emphasizes the region’s ongoing struggle against water.
The mural is freely accessible and on display at the building on Agoraweg in Lelystad, click here for the exact address. This artwork is part of the national Museum Murals project, an initiative of the Mauritshuis, made possible by participants of the Friends Lottery. Museum Murals brings art from museums to public spaces, making culture more accessible to a wide audience. The mural in Lelystad was realized in collaboration with Writers Block and is part of a series of 20 unique murals to be found throughout the Netherlands.
Want to know more about the Museum Murals project and where to admire other murals? Then visit the official website: museummurals.co.uk.
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