Stam & Pilou, Comic strip mural in City of Brussels, Belgium.
Description
Stam & Pilou is a mural featuring comic characters painted on the facade of an established cafe in central Brussels. The artwork displays illustrated figures in a traditional comic style and integrates naturally with the historic architecture of the building.
History
The mural was created in 2011 by Studio Max! as part of the Comic Strip Trail initiative, which aimed to bring comics into Brussels streets. This project marked a turning point in transforming the city into an open-air gallery for comic art.
Culture
The mural displays characters from Belgian comics on the wall of the historic cafe La Fleur en Papier Doré, a gathering place for both locals and visitors. It is part of a broader effort in Brussels to bring comics into public spaces and celebrate an art form central to the nation's identity.
Practical
The artwork is located in a lively neighborhood near central Brussels and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can view it anytime since it is situated on a publicly accessible outer facade.
Did you know?
The cafe La Fleur en Papier Doré, on whose wall the mural was painted, is one of the oldest cafes in the city and has a long history as a gathering place for artists and writers. The pairing of this historic venue with modern comic art creates something quite distinctive.
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