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Mural of the Liberation Museum ( Muurschildering Bevrijdingsmuseum)

Michel Velt

About this artwork.

On the wall of the former Liberation Museum on Ulgersmaweg, bombers, high-speed fighter planes and brave paratroopers depict the "Battle of Groningen". In the last year of the war, 1945, there was fierce fighting in the city of Groningen from April 13 to April 16 between the German occupier and its sympathizers on the one hand and the entire 2nd Canadian infantry division on the other. The battle ended with the surrender of the occupiers on April 16.
 
Michel Velt (1986) started with graffiti at a young age. He learned to paint at the art academy Minerva and was inspired by art from the Jugendstil period. This art movement arose around 1890 and aimed to create a more beautiful world and better society through art. Characteristic is the use of graceful elements, for which inspiration was taken from nature; floral and animal motifs are a common theme.

Velt's mission is in line with the earlier artists of the Jugendstil: to make the world more beautiful through art. Although floral and animal motifs are missing in the mural of the former Liberation Museum, the theme "liberation" refers to the pursuit of a better society.

Velt's colorful paintings can be seen in various (world) cities, including London, New York and Berlin.

Location.

Ulgersmaweg 51

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