Antwerp-2170(Merksem)

Title: "New look"; artist: Larsen Bervoets (Belgium); Painted in September 2018. The façade of the house is painted with planes in different colors.⏬

Title: "cool wall"; artists: Joachim(Belgium), KBTR(The Netherlands), Vyrüs (aka Nicolas Flahaud)(Belgium), Ems Verhaert (Belgium), SMOK (Belgium), TUZQ (Belgium), k.shit (Belgium), Ox Alien (The Netherlands), Matthew Dawn (aka Matthieu Vermeylen) (Belgium), HNRX (Austria); Painted between June 2016 and September 2016, with additions in 2017 and 2018. ⏬

Title: "cool wall"; artists: Joachim(Belgium), KBTR(The Netherlands), Vyrüs (aka Nicolas Flahaud)(Belgium), Ems Verhaert (Belgium), SMOK (Belgium), TUZQ (Belgium), k.shit (Belgium), Ox Alien (The Netherlands), Matthew Dawn (aka Matthieu Vermeylen) (Belgium), HNRX (Austria); Painted between June 2016 and September 2016, with additions in 2017 and 2018. ⏬

Title: "cool wall"; artists: Joachim(Belgium), KBTR(The Netherlands), Vyrüs (aka Nicolas Flahaud)(Belgium), Ems Verhaert (Belgium), SMOK (Belgium), TUZQ (Belgium), k.shit (Belgium), Ox Alien (The Netherlands), Matthew Dunn (aka Matthieu Vermeylen) (Belgium), HNRX (Austria); Painted between June 2016 and September 2016, with additions in 2017 and 2018. ⏬

Title: "cool wall"; artists: Joachim(Belgium), KBTR(The Netherlands), Vyrüs (aka Nicolas Flahaud)(Belgium), Ems Verhaert (Belgium), SMOK (Belgium), TUZQ (Belgium), k.shit (Belgium), Ox Alien (The Netherlands), Matthew Dunn (aka Matthieu Vermeylen) (Belgium), HNRX (Austria); Painted between June 2016 and September 2016, with additions in 2017 and 2018. ⏬

Title: "cool wall"; artists: 2Dirty (Belgium), k.Shit (Belgium), Joachim (Belgium), Tuzq (Belgium); Painted from 2016 to 2024. Several artists contributed to these murals and some painted over existing murals.⏬

Title: "cool wall"; artists: 2Dirty (Belgium), k.Shit (Belgium), Joachim (Belgium), Tuzq (Belgium); Painted from 2016 to 2024. Several artists contributed to these murals and some painted over existing murals.⏬

Title: "cool wall"; artists: 2Dirty (Belgium), k.Shit (Belgium), Joachim (Belgium), Tuzq (Belgium); Painted from 2016 to 2024. Several artists contributed to these murals and some painted over existing murals.⏬

Title: "cool wall"; artists: 2Dirty (Belgium), k.Shit (Belgium), Joachim (Belgium), Tuzq (Belgium); Painted from 2016 to 2024. Several artists contributed to these murals and some painted over existing murals.⏬

Title: "Joske Vermeulen"; artists: Bird (Belgium), Gun-T (Belgium), Flash (Belgium); painted in June 2010. The murals on the different sides of this utility cabin depict scenes from one of the most iconic sketches by comedians Gaston Berghmans and Leo Martin.⏬

Title: "Joske Vermeulen"; artists: Bird (Belgium), Gun-T (Belgium), Flash (Belgium); painted in June 2010. The murals on the different sides of this utility cabin depict scenes from one of the most iconic sketches by comedians Gaston Berghmans and Leo Martin.⏬

Title: "Joske Vermeulen"; artists: Bird (Belgium), Gun-T (Belgium), Flash (Belgium); painted in June 2010. The murals on the different sides of this utility cabin depict scenes from one of the most iconic sketches by comedians Gaston Berghmans and Leo Martin.⏬

Title: "Deugniet (Rascal) - Little rascal"; artists: Nefast (Belgium), Street Art Antwerp (Belgium), SMOK (Belgium), Bird (Belgium); Created in June 2013. The mural depicts a garden gnome escaping over the fence after bombing the play train. Each artist painted his emblem on the train.⏬

Title: "Happiness?"; Artist: unknown. A little girl in the waves sees a balloon fly by. There is a small text attached to the balloon. The style of the drawing is reminiscent of a work by Banksy.⏬

Artists: Ox Alien (The Netherlands, part of Lastplak), 2Dirty (Belgium), KBTR (The Netherlands); Created in December 2017. The mural was created during the "mArk some festival" in the classic style of the participating artists.⏬

Title: "Who owns the land?"; artists: Andres Cuatin (Ecuador), Paint; Created in June 2023. The mural aims to understand the reality of Ecuador (imposing tariffs on third parties to give them access to local riches) and Antwerp (the legend of the giant that prevailed from travelers) from the global perspective. However, the question that remains: who owns the land?.⏬

Title: "Remove the skin"; artist: Mundana (Belgium), Francisco Maturana (Chili); Created in August 2022. The mural depicts a domestic scene where objects and products from different parts of the world come together.The scene shows how we live unnoticed with things that are made all over the world. ⏬

Title: "A final waltz"; artist: Nean (Belgium); Created in November 2022. The Bosto company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020 and wanted to highlight this。 Due to corona and other vicissitudes, the mural will be built 2 years after the actual birthday. Two people are depicted in the middle of a rice field, staring at the warm glow in the sky. This reminds us that rice doesn't just grow in our stores.⏬

Title: "A final waltz"; artist: Nean (Belgium); Created in November 2022. The Bosto company celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2020 and wanted to highlight this。 Due to corona and other vicissitudes, the mural will be built 2 years after the actual birthday. Two people are depicted in the middle of a rice field, staring at the warm glow in the sky. This reminds us that rice doesn't just grow in our stores.⏬

Title: "a Belgian bouquet"; artist: Curtis Hylton (UK); Painted in February 2025. The mural transforms the façade into a colourful still life of flowers. Inspiration was found in the surrounding streets that are named after flowers. Two magpies are hidden in the bouquet. The magpie was nominated as bird of the year.⏬

Title: "a Belgian bouquet"; artist: Curtis Hylton (UK); Painted in February 2025. The mural transforms the façade into a colourful still life of flowers. Inspiration was found in the surrounding streets that are named after flowers. Two magpies are hidden in the bouquet. The magpie was nominated as bird of the year.⏬

Title: "sweet embrace"; artist: Krimsone (Australia); Painted in July 2025. The painting shows a serene woman with closed eyes rocking a bouquet of peonies. The woman is embraced by peacocks. The painting is an ode to inner growth and the power of beauty.⏬

Title: "sweet embrace"; artist: Krimsone (Australia); Painted in July 2025. The painting shows a serene woman with closed eyes rocking a bouquet of peonies. The woman is embraced by peacocks. The painting is an ode to inner growth and the power of beauty.⏬

Artist(s): unknown. Different murals in the walkway beneath the Luchtbal railway station; many artists contributed to this collection.⏬

Artist(s): unknown. Different murals in the walkway beneath the Luchtbal railway station; many artists contributed to this collection.⏬

Title: "Koi Fish"; artist: Smates (Belgium); Created in August 2015. The artist was asked to decorate the grey wall of the train station. With this hyper-realistic work, he created an extra gate in which koi fish swim.⏬

Title: "Koi Fish"; artist: Smates (Belgium); Created in August 2015. The artist was asked to decorate the grey wall of the train station. With this hyper-realistic work, he created an extra gate in which koi fish swim.⏬

Two murals on either side of a parking lot. Both are part of the mArk street festival of 2017. On the left, a mural by artist Wilson (UK), Title "Mighty pen". On the right side a mural by HNRX (Austria), enTitle "Shrimp cocktail". Part of this mural disappeared in May 2024 due to a new building.⏬

Two murals on either side of a parking lot. Both are part of the mArk street festival of 2017. On the left, a mural by artist Wilson (UK), Title "Mighty pen". On the right side a mural by HNRX (Austria), enTitle "Shrimp cocktail". Part of this mural disappeared in May 2024 due to a new building.⏬

Two murals on either side of a parking lot. Both are part of the mArk street festival of 2017. On the left, a mural by artist Wilson (UK), Title "Mighty pen". On the right side a mural by HNRX (Austria), enTitle "Shrimp cocktail". Part of this mural disappeared in May 2024 due to a new building.⏬

Two murals on either side of a parking lot. Both are part of the mArk street festival of 2017. On the left, a mural by artist Wilson (UK), Title "Mighty pen". On the right side a mural by HNRX (Austria), enTitle "Shrimp cocktail". Part of this mural disappeared in May 2024 due to a new building.⏬

Two murals on either side of a parking lot. Both are part of the mArk street festival of 2017. On the left, a mural by artist Wilson (UK), Title "Mighty pen". On the right side a mural by HNRX (Austria), enTitle "Shrimp cocktail". Part of this mural disappeared in May 2024 due to a new building.⏬

Title: "Growth"; artist: Artoon (BE) (Toon Van Ishoven) (Belgium), Treepack (Belgium), Street Art Antwerp (Belgium); Created in September 2020. This mural - 8 x 7 meters - brings out the fundamental rights of children. The mural is inspired by a sculpture by Koen Van Mechelen.⏬

Artist(s): unknown. The façade of this building is embellished with a landscape painting. This building was formerly a Protestant center.⏬

Title: "The odd couple"; artists: Bisser (Belgium), Beireh (Belgium), mArk some festival (Belgium); Created in December 2017. This mural was painted for the first street art festival in Merksem.⏬

Title: "The odd couple"; artists: Bisser (Belgium), Beireh (Belgium), mArk some festival (Belgium); Created in December 2017. This mural was painted for the first street art festival in Merksem.⏬

Le MUR d'Anvers is a free wall of 50m² that will receive a new artist every 2 months. Artist: Steve Locatelli (Belgium); Painted in October 2025. Bright contrasting areas of colour create abstract shapes of faces.⏬

Le MUR d'Anvers is a free wall of 50m² that will receive a new artist every 2 months. Artist: Steve Locatelli (Belgium); Painted in October 2025. Bright contrasting areas of colour create abstract shapes of faces.⏬

Title: "Blind"; artists: Matthew Dawn (Belgium), mArk some festival (Belgium); Created in June 2017. The mural is inspired by the pitfalls of success and ego. The crown represents success, but it is made of paper which indicates how trivial the occupations are. The letter "i" points to the ego. "BLND" is painted on the light blue background.⏬

Title: "Lady of the Woods"; artist: Vyrüs (France), Street Art Antwerp (Belgium); Created in May 2013. The mural is painted on the wall of a woodworking company, hence the title.⏬

Title: "Gaston"; artist: Linksone (Belgium); Created in June 2013. The mural is dedicated to Gaston Berghmans, a comedian and living legend.⏬

Title: "Mr. Cartoon & Estevan Oriol"; artist: RBLX (USA); Created in June 2017. Mr. Cartoon is a tattoo artist who lives and works in Los Angeles. Together with Estevan Oriol, a photographer, he founded "Joker Brand Clothing". This was 25 years ago in 2017, hence the "25 years" in the artwork. Cartoon and Oriol are members of the Latin American band Cypress Hill..⏬

Artist: Eyes-B (Belgium). The mural depicts the evolution in his work towards abstract art. The letters are less legible and take on a movable shape. They become a kind of "imagined sound".⏬

Title: "Jasta Bee"; artist: STS Jasta (Stan Slabbinck) (Belgium); Created in June 2017. This wall features a futuristic-looking insect. Nature plays a major role in his work and he has a great fascination for the bee. The bee that always takes care of others, a symbol of cooperation, that only takes what it needs, all in perfect balance.⏬

Title: "Jump in"; artist: E.T. (Belgium); Created in June 2017. The drawing shows us a fox chasing a rabbit which, fleeing from the fox, dives into its hole.⏬

Artist: Street Art Antwerp, k.shit (Belgium); Created in June 2017. This work shows a mix of interesting patterns in different shades and colors. There is also a bit of humor in it.⏬

Artist(s): unknown. The street with all the murals that were introduced and discussed above.⏬

Artist: Nol (The Netherlands). The figures drawn by Nol under this bridge look bubble-like, which is the hallmark of his graffiti style. Everything he creates looks alive and round, as if it's blown up.⏬

Artist: 2DIRTY (Belgium). His murals are humorous, enjoyable, colorful and pure, which can be found in this mural that reflects his name.⏬

Artist(s): unknown. Mural with different graffiti styles brought together under this bridge.⏬

Artist(s): unknown. A total image of the various murals placed under this bridge.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artist: unknown; Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artist: GUN-T (Belgium); Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artist: Avanti (Belgium); Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artist: Avanti (Belgium); Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artist: David Duits (Belgium); Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artist: David Duits (Belgium); Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artists: AVANTI (Belgium), SMOK (Belgium); Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artist: David Duits (Belgium); Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artist: TUZQ (Belgium); Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artist: TUZQ (Belgium); Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; artist: TUZQ (Belgium); Created in June 2020. This mural is part of a series of murals commemorating a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life, and social control.⏬

Title: "Animals for hope (in rememberance of Julie van Espen)"; Created in June 2020. A series of murals were painted by Belgian artists in memory of a young student who was murdered. Her death led the city to improve safety, quality of life and social control.⏬

Title: "A shared glance"; artist: Vertigo Graffiti Crew from Colombia: Cazdos, Zase, Ecks, Yurika; Created in April 2018. The work is more than 150 square meters in size and shows an elderly man and his grandson looking through a window at the world outside.⏬

Title: "Lady of the deep"; artist: Rise One (Belgium); Created on April 2, 2021. This beautiful nymph is painted on the wall of the public swimming pool in the district. The drawing is inspired by a photograph by Jacques de Vos.⏬

Painted in May 2024. During the 2024 edition of the Mark'Em festival, 7 artists were guests on a 40-meter-long wall in the parking lot of the local library. They found inspiration in the fantastic world of fables and myths. Among the artists were Tuzq (Belgium), noir (brothers Lucien and Martin Gilson) (Belgium), Gijs Vanhee (Belgium), Mr. X. (Belgium), Wietse (Belgium), Cecko (Belgium), and k.shit (Belgium).⏬

Painted in May 2024. During the 2024 edition of the Mark'Em festival, 7 artists were guests on a 40-meter-long wall in the parking lot of the local library. They found inspiration in the fantastic world of fables and myths. Among the artists were Tuzq (Belgium), noir (brothers Lucien and Martin Gilson) (Belgium), Gijs Vanhee (Belgium), Mr. X. (Belgium), Wietse (Belgium), Cecko (Belgium), and k.shit (Belgium).⏬

Painted in May 2024. During the 2024 edition of the Mark'Em festival, 7 artists were guests on a 40-meter-long wall in the parking lot of the local library. They found inspiration in the fantastic world of fables and myths. Among the artists were Tuzq (Belgium), noir (brothers Lucien and Martin Gilson) (Belgium), Gijs Vanhee (Belgium), Mr. X. (Belgium), Wietse (Belgium), Cecko (Belgium), and k.shit (Belgium).⏬

Painted in May 2024. During the 2024 edition of the Mark'Em festival, 7 artists were guests on a 40-meter-long wall in the parking lot of the local library. They found inspiration in the fantastic world of fables and myths. Among the artists were Tuzq (Belgium), noir (brothers Lucien and Martin Gilson) (Belgium), Gijs Vanhee (Belgium), Mr. X. (Belgium), Wietse (Belgium), Cecko (Belgium), and k.shit (Belgium).⏬

Title: "the lion and the rat" ; artist: noir (Belgium); Painted in May 2024.⏬

Title: "Mark'em 2024" ; artist: Wietse (Belgium); Painted in May 2024.⏬

Title: "Kitsune - soulfox" ; artist: Mr. X (Belgium); Painted in May 2024.⏬

Title: "River Styx" ; artist: Gijs Vanhee (Belgium); Painted in May 2024.⏬

Title: "Wolpertinger" (an animal from German folklore) ; artist: Tuzq (Belgium) ; Painted in May 2024.⏬

Title: "Wolpertinger" (an animal from German folklore) ; artist: Tuzq (Belgium) ; Painted in May 2024.⏬

Title: "Griffin" ; artists: Cecko (Belgium), k.shit (Belgium); Painted in May 2024.⏬

Artist: Treepack (Belgium) (foreground), Laura Vargas (Belgium) (background); Created in 2020. Scenes from the "Kiekeboes" ("Peekaboos) comic strip are depicted here.⏬

Title: "Kiekeboos" (Peekaboos); artists: 2Dirty (Belgium), Lobster Robin (Belgium), SIMO (Belgium), Ems Verhaert (Belgium), Bib, others; Created in September 2020. Murals are dedicated to cartoon characters from the "Kiekeboes" (Peekaboos) series.⏬

Title: "Kiekeboos" (Peekaboos); artists: 2Dirty (Belgium), Lobster Robin (Belgium), SIMO (Belgium), Ems Verhaert (Belgium), Bib, others; Created in September 2020. Murals are dedicated to cartoon characters from the "Kiekeboes" (Peekaboos) series.⏬

Title: "Kiekeboos" (Peekaboos); artists: 2Dirty (Belgium), Lobster Robin (Belgium), SIMO (Belgium), Ems Verhaert (Belgium), Bib, others; Created in September 2020. Murals are dedicated to cartoon characters from the "Kiekeboes" (Peekaboos) series.⏬

Title: "Kiekeboos" (Peekaboos); artists: 2Dirty (Belgium), Lobster Robin (Belgium), SIMO (Belgium), Ems Verhaert (Belgium), Bib, others; Created in September 2020. Murals are dedicated to cartoon characters from the "Kiekeboes" (Peekaboos) series.⏬

Title: "Kiekeboos" (Peekaboos); artists: 2Dirty (Belgium), Lobster Robin (Belgium), SIMO (Belgium), Ems Verhaert (Belgium), Bib, others; Created in September 2020. Murals are dedicated to cartoon characters from the "Kiekeboes" (Peekaboos) series.⏬

Title: "Kiekeboos" (Peekaboos); artists: 2Dirty (Belgium), Lobster Robin (Belgium), SIMO (Belgium), Ems Verhaert (Belgium), Bib, others; Created in September 2020. Murals are dedicated to cartoon characters from the "Kiekeboes" (Peekaboos) series.⏬

Title: "The ABC of bees"; artist: SMOK (Belgium); Created on June 12, 2019. This mural is located on the old entrance to the library and encourages children to read. There is also a reference to a beekeeper who has a hive on the roof.⏬

Title: "The ABC of bees"; artist: SMOK (Belgium); Created on June 12, 2019. This mural is located on the old entrance to the library and encourages children to read. There is also a reference to a beekeeper who has a hive on the roof.⏬

Artist: Napam (foreground) (Belgium); SIMO (background) (Belgium); Created in September 2020.⏬

Title: "Fun house"; artists: Fred (Netherlands), Ox Alien (or, Oxalien) (Netherlands); Painted in April 2016. The façade of a local café was painted with various figures and scenes from the artists' work.⏬

Title: "the sleeper"; artists: Street art Antwerp (Belgium), Ives One (The Netherlands) ; painted in September 2018. The mural depicts a workman returning home from work. He is tired and fell asleep on the subway.⏬

Title: "the sleeper"; artists: Street art Antwerp (Belgium), Ives One (The Netherlands) ; painted in September 2018. The mural depicts a workman returning home from work. He is tired and fell asleep on the subway.⏬

Title: "Happy bunch"; artist: SMOK (Belgium); Created in August 2015. The artist combined the works of three students from Merksem who won a place on the wall. One sent in a design of a snake, one with flowers and one with all kinds of small creatures.⏬

Title: "Happy bunch"; artist: SMOK (Belgium); Created in August 2015. The artist combined the works of three students from Merksem who won a place on the wall. One sent in a design of a snake, one with flowers and one with all kinds of small creatures.⏬

Title: "The Greet wall"; painted in September 2003. The city of Antwerp realized the installation of these murals on the walls around a parking lot in the street. These murals are dedicated to the Belgian actress Greet Rouffaer. Various aspects and facets of her private life and her career are depicted in the paintings.⏬

Title: "The Greet wall"; painted in September 2003. The city of Antwerp realized the installation of these murals on the walls around a parking lot in the street. These murals are dedicated to the Belgian actress Greet Rouffaer. Various aspects and facets of her private life and her career are depicted in the paintings.⏬

Title: "The Greet wall"; painted in September 2003. The city of Antwerp realized the installation of these murals on the walls around a parking lot in the street. These murals are dedicated to the Belgian actress Greet Rouffaer. Various aspects and facets of her private life and her career are depicted in the paintings.⏬

Title: "The Greet wall"; painted in September 2003. The city of Antwerp realized the installation of these murals on the walls around a parking lot in the street. These murals are dedicated to the Belgian actress Greet Rouffaer. Various aspects and facets of her private life and her career are depicted in the paintings.⏬

Title: "The Greet wall"; painted in September 2003. The city of Antwerp realized the installation of these murals on the walls around a parking lot in the street. These murals are dedicated to the Belgian actress Greet Rouffaer. Various aspects and facets of her private life and her career are depicted in the paintings.⏬

Title: "The Greet wall"; painted in September 2003. The city of Antwerp realized the installation of these murals on the walls around a parking lot in the street. These murals are dedicated to the Belgian actress Greet Rouffaer. Various aspects and facets of her private life and her career are depicted in the paintings.⏬

Title: "The Greet wall"; painted in September 2003. The city of Antwerp realized the installation of these murals on the walls around a parking lot in the street. These murals are dedicated to the Belgian actress Greet Rouffaer. Various aspects and facets of her private life and her career are depicted in the paintings.⏬

Title: "The Greet wall"; painted in September 2003. The city of Antwerp realized the installation of these murals on the walls around a parking lot in the street. These murals are dedicated to the Belgian actress Greet Rouffaer. Various aspects and facets of her private life and her career are depicted in the paintings.⏬

Artist(s): unknown. Raw street art on a pillar of a motorway.⏬

Title: ̈# dit is oosterweel ̈; artist: Sam Shennan (Australia). The painting shows two characters holding a canvas with an inscription: The two characters ride a stunt bike.⏬

Artist(s): unknown. Next to the wheel of a stunt bike, the head of a monstrous creature is painted on the pillar.⏬