Commemorate WWI on 3, 4 and 5 October 2014
A selection from the programma by 2014 • HET VLEESHUIS AN EXPERIENCE TRAIL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. Children from the fifth and sixth years of primary education will be invited to take part in an interactive workshop which focuses on various aspects of war and peace. The participating classes will receive a ticket for the Peace Parade. 04/11/2013 - 31/12/2014
• HISTORIC CITY WALKS ANTWERP DURING THE GREAT WAR. The First World War behind the double belt of fortresses. The walk starts at Stadsfeestzaal in Meir and ends at the pontoon bridge near Steen and will focus on historic buildings, famous authors and artists, the story of the refugees and so on. CONTINUOUSLY AVAILABLE AS OF JANUARY 2014
• MAS EXODUS. FLEEING THE WAR.
• VAN MIEGHEM MUSEUM • M HKA EUGEEN VAN MIEGHEM (1875-1930) AND THE PANAMARENKO UNIVERSUM. The exodus of about one million refugees to the GREAT WAR. The exhibition gives a fascinating overview of Netherlands at the start of the war and hundreds of thousands of others to Great Britain and France in search of a safe haven. 21/5/2014 - 31/03/2015
Portraits of departing refugees and other telling scenes from the harsh daily life in a city at war. 15/09/2014 – 27/11/2014 (KBC TOWER)
• FOTOMUSEUM SHOOTING RANGE. PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE FIRING LINE?
• ROYAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS ANTWERP (KMSKA) AND THE PROVINCE OF ANTWERP, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOUSE OF About the role of photography during the Great LITERATURE AND THE PROVINCIAL MUSEUM War. Which influence did photography have on EMILE VERHAEREN the war? And how does photography influence THE MODERNS. ART DURING THE GREAT WAR. our views on war then and now? 27/06/2014 – 11/11/2014
The exhibition, which focuses on six key figures, paints a picture of authors’ and artists’ perception of the war. With e.g. Paul van Ostaijen, • WALKS SCHOONSELHOF Emile Verhaeren, Cyriel Buysse, Jules SchmalzigANTWERP ‘14-’18: DISCOVER ANTWERP’S WAR aug, Rik Wouters, André De Ridder. MEMORY. 20/09/2014 – 11/01/2015 • MIDDELHEIMMUSEUM During the walk the guide will share individual (KONINGIN FABIOLAZAAL) TRACES OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN THE war stories and reveal historical discoveries MIDDELHEIMMUSEUM COLLECTION about the relationship between the Great War, • RED STAR LINE MUSEUM Artists on both sides of the frontlines marked by the City of Antwerp and Schoonselhof. FAR FROM THE WAR? the First World War. With e.g. Käthe Kollwitz. 29/08/2014 - 28/02/2015 How did Belgian, German and European migrants 03/05/2014 – 11/01/2015 in America experience the Great War, away from (walking trail for adults and families) the battlefields, their homeland and family? 26/09/2014 – 05/04/2015
the most important machines and objects of this Antwerp avant-garde artists, completed with drawings, editions and sketches of zeppelins among others. 03/10/2014 - 22/02/2015
ANTWERP BUILDS BRIDGES
Bridge tickets: • €5 per bridge ticket
• €6per combination ticket (transport to and from the event on De Lijn within the Province of Antwerp) • Tickets may be purchased on our website www.antwerpen14-18.be or at the Infopunt Antwerpen ‘14-’18 City Hall - Grote Markt - 2000 Antwerpen Wed through Fri from 10:00 to 17:00 tel. +32 (0)3 338 83 03 Your ticket for the pontoon bridge entitles you to a walk across the Peace Bridge but also allows you to take part in the cultural program on the Left Bank and visit the various exhibitions for free or at a discounted rate on 3, 4 and 5 October 2014.
THE ANTWERP ’14-’18 PROJECT IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE PEACE CENTRE AND MORE THAN 50 PARTNERS. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT AND ITS PARTNERS AT WWW.ANTWERPEN14-18.BE, WWW.VISITANTWERP.BE OR GO TO THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR ANTWERP ‘14-‘18.
More information: info@vredescentrum.be – Tel: +32 (0)3 338 83 03
www.antwerpen14-18.be
+32(0)3 338 83 03
Pontoon bridge – exhibitions cultural programme on the Left bank Buy your combination ticket now at www.antwerpen14-18.be
Bridge programme
Continuous programme on the Left Bank/Linkeroever
Walk across the bridge that commemorates the centenary of WWI, following in the footsteps of the many thousands of refugees, on 3, 4 or 5 October. On Friday evening 3 October around 7 p.m. Antwerp’s church bells will ring in the construction of the bridge. Go to the Scheldt quays for a good view of the opening spectacular “Les Sirènes de la Paix” by Cie Mécanique Vivante. Enjoy the amazing sound and light show while the Belgian and Dutch sappers build the pontoon bridge. The public can then walk across the beautifully lit bridge in the magical glow of the bridge lights.
The “Hellemonden” poetry trail by Vonk & Zonen will take you on a tour of twenty tombstones with poems by the war poets.
Antwerp commemorates the centenary of the First World War From a historical perspective Antwerp has several reasons to commemorate the beginning of World War I in 2014. As the “National Réduit” Antwerp briefly became the temporary capital of Belgium and home to the government, parliament, the army, the royal family and diplomats. The imposing double belt of fortresses prompted a large number of refugees to travel to the city. After the fall of Antwerp they mainly fled to the Netherlands, France and Great Britain. The Peace Centre of the City and Province of Antwerp has joined forces with over fifty partners in Belgium and abroad to put together an exciting cultural programme.
A few of the activities on the Left Bank
Walk across the River Scheldt and enjoy a wide range of musical intermezzos and theatre performances. Taste retro delicacies in the field kitchen and go to the covered Duvel Dream Ship for a real taste of the atmosphere and enjoy the view from the panoramic terrace. The programme also caters to very young visitors: besides the permanent playground in the Field of Buoys children can also have a fun time in the “play container”.
Refugees on the quays, source: Royal Museum of the Army and of Military History, Brussels
Evening programme
Les Sirènes de la Paix
The Defence Village has a slew of military attractions in store for visitors, including a deathride, a climbing wall, a demining stand and many more. Hardy seamen between the ages of 5 and 14 years can learn to tie knots like sailors and hone their climbing skills on the amazing nautical island at the Sea Scout Base of the Scouts & Guides of Flanders, FOS Open Scouting, Royal Marine Cadets and Are You Waterproof. Discover all kinds of books about WWI in the pop-up bookstore by the MAS Shop. Return to the Right Bank through the Pedestrian Tunnel where the audio trail by “De Lijfeigenen” will take you back in time to the war with all kinds of sound fragments.
Duvel Droomschip
On Friday evening 3 October Let’s Go Urban and Konichiwa Crew provides a platform for spoken word artists, a live band, DJs and dancers, to take an urban trip through time. The programme will start around 8 p.m. on the Left Bank (Linkeroever). On Saturday evening 4 October from 7pm Radio Modern – which has been renamed Radio Musette for the occasion – will take you back in time on a journey to the heyday of the Belle Epoque, during a “bal populaire” with accordion music. After having learnt the basics of the foxtrot you are ready to waltz the night away to the orchestra’s music. If you rent your outfit from Huis Baeyens they will give you a 10% discount if you mention that you need it for “Radio Musette”.
Bridge programme
Continuous programme on the Left Bank/Linkeroever
Walk across the bridge that commemorates the centenary of WWI, following in the footsteps of the many thousands of refugees, on 3, 4 or 5 October. On Friday evening 3 October around 7 p.m. Antwerp’s church bells will ring in the construction of the bridge. Go to the Scheldt quays for a good view of the opening spectacular “Les Sirènes de la Paix” by Cie Mécanique Vivante. Enjoy the amazing sound and light show while the Belgian and Dutch sappers build the pontoon bridge. The public can then walk across the beautifully lit bridge in the magical glow of the bridge lights.
The “Hellemonden” poetry trail by Vonk & Zonen will take you on a tour of twenty tombstones with poems by the war poets.
Antwerp commemorates the centenary of the First World War From a historical perspective Antwerp has several reasons to commemorate the beginning of World War I in 2014. As the “National Réduit” Antwerp briefly became the temporary capital of Belgium and home to the government, parliament, the army, the royal family and diplomats. The imposing double belt of fortresses prompted a large number of refugees to travel to the city. After the fall of Antwerp they mainly fled to the Netherlands, France and Great Britain. The Peace Centre of the City and Province of Antwerp has joined forces with over fifty partners in Belgium and abroad to put together an exciting cultural programme.
A few of the activities on the Left Bank
Walk across the River Scheldt and enjoy a wide range of musical intermezzos and theatre performances. Taste retro delicacies in the field kitchen and go to the covered Duvel Dream Ship for a real taste of the atmosphere and enjoy the view from the panoramic terrace. The programme also caters to very young visitors: besides the permanent playground in the Field of Buoys children can also have a fun time in the “play container”.
Refugees on the quays, source: Royal Museum of the Army and of Military History, Brussels
Evening programme
Les Sirènes de la Paix
The Defence Village has a slew of military attractions in store for visitors, including a deathride, a climbing wall, a demining stand and many more. Hardy seamen between the ages of 5 and 14 years can learn to tie knots like sailors and hone their climbing skills on the amazing nautical island at the Sea Scout Base of the Scouts & Guides of Flanders, FOS Open Scouting, Royal Marine Cadets and Are You Waterproof. Discover all kinds of books about WWI in the pop-up bookstore by the MAS Shop. Return to the Right Bank through the Pedestrian Tunnel where the audio trail by “De Lijfeigenen” will take you back in time to the war with all kinds of sound fragments.
Duvel Droomschip
On Friday evening 3 October Let’s Go Urban and Konichiwa Crew provides a platform for spoken word artists, a live band, DJs and dancers, to take an urban trip through time. The programme will start around 8 p.m. on the Left Bank (Linkeroever). On Saturday evening 4 October from 7pm Radio Modern – which has been renamed Radio Musette for the occasion – will take you back in time on a journey to the heyday of the Belle Epoque, during a “bal populaire” with accordion music. After having learnt the basics of the foxtrot you are ready to waltz the night away to the orchestra’s music. If you rent your outfit from Huis Baeyens they will give you a 10% discount if you mention that you need it for “Radio Musette”.
Commemorate WWI on 3, 4 and 5 October 2014
A selection from the programma by 2014 • HET VLEESHUIS AN EXPERIENCE TRAIL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. Children from the fifth and sixth years of primary education will be invited to take part in an interactive workshop which focuses on various aspects of war and peace. The participating classes will receive a ticket for the Peace Parade. 04/11/2013 - 31/12/2014
• HISTORIC CITY WALKS ANTWERP DURING THE GREAT WAR. The First World War behind the double belt of fortresses. The walk starts at Stadsfeestzaal in Meir and ends at the pontoon bridge near Steen and will focus on historic buildings, famous authors and artists, the story of the refugees and so on. CONTINUOUSLY AVAILABLE AS OF JANUARY 2014
• MAS EXODUS. FLEEING THE WAR.
• VAN MIEGHEM MUSEUM • M HKA EUGEEN VAN MIEGHEM (1875-1930) AND THE PANAMARENKO UNIVERSUM. The exodus of about one million refugees to the GREAT WAR. The exhibition gives a fascinating overview of Netherlands at the start of the war and hundreds of thousands of others to Great Britain and France in search of a safe haven. 21/5/2014 - 31/03/2015
Portraits of departing refugees and other telling scenes from the harsh daily life in a city at war. 15/09/2014 – 27/11/2014 (KBC TOWER)
• FOTOMUSEUM SHOOTING RANGE. PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE FIRING LINE?
• ROYAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS ANTWERP (KMSKA) AND THE PROVINCE OF ANTWERP, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE HOUSE OF About the role of photography during the Great LITERATURE AND THE PROVINCIAL MUSEUM War. Which influence did photography have on EMILE VERHAEREN the war? And how does photography influence THE MODERNS. ART DURING THE GREAT WAR. our views on war then and now? 27/06/2014 – 11/11/2014
The exhibition, which focuses on six key figures, paints a picture of authors’ and artists’ perception of the war. With e.g. Paul van Ostaijen, • WALKS SCHOONSELHOF Emile Verhaeren, Cyriel Buysse, Jules SchmalzigANTWERP ‘14-’18: DISCOVER ANTWERP’S WAR aug, Rik Wouters, André De Ridder. MEMORY. 20/09/2014 – 11/01/2015 • MIDDELHEIMMUSEUM During the walk the guide will share individual (KONINGIN FABIOLAZAAL) TRACES OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR IN THE war stories and reveal historical discoveries MIDDELHEIMMUSEUM COLLECTION about the relationship between the Great War, • RED STAR LINE MUSEUM Artists on both sides of the frontlines marked by the City of Antwerp and Schoonselhof. FAR FROM THE WAR? the First World War. With e.g. Käthe Kollwitz. 29/08/2014 - 28/02/2015 How did Belgian, German and European migrants 03/05/2014 – 11/01/2015 in America experience the Great War, away from (walking trail for adults and families) the battlefields, their homeland and family? 26/09/2014 – 05/04/2015
the most important machines and objects of this Antwerp avant-garde artists, completed with drawings, editions and sketches of zeppelins among others. 03/10/2014 - 22/02/2015
ANTWERP BUILDS BRIDGES
Bridge tickets: • €5 per bridge ticket
• €6per combination ticket (transport to and from the event on De Lijn within the Province of Antwerp) • Tickets may be purchased on our website www.antwerpen14-18.be or at the Infopunt Antwerpen ‘14-’18 City Hall - Grote Markt - 2000 Antwerpen Wed through Fri from 10:00 to 17:00 tel. +32 (0)3 338 83 03 Your ticket for the pontoon bridge entitles you to a walk across the Peace Bridge but also allows you to take part in the cultural program on the Left Bank and visit the various exhibitions for free or at a discounted rate on 3, 4 and 5 October 2014.
THE ANTWERP ’14-’18 PROJECT IS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE PEACE CENTRE AND MORE THAN 50 PARTNERS. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROJECT AND ITS PARTNERS AT WWW.ANTWERPEN14-18.BE, WWW.VISITANTWERP.BE OR GO TO THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR ANTWERP ‘14-‘18.
More information: info@vredescentrum.be – Tel: +32 (0)3 338 83 03
www.antwerpen14-18.be
+32(0)3 338 83 03
Pontoon bridge – exhibitions cultural programme on the Left bank Buy your combination ticket now at www.antwerpen14-18.be