Guided tour of LABIOMISTA-Genk

On the foundations of the mining past and the old zoo of Zwartberg (Genk), a project is evolving that takes us into the unique vision of artist Koen Vanmechelen and his life's work in the fields of identity, fertility & biocultural diversity. A garden of order and chaos, an arena of culture and nature. Vanmechelen’s wonderlab. A guide will take us through the 24ha park via an open-air exhibition with numerous (living) artworks and installations that make universal social topics such as diversity and human rights tangible and open for discussion thanks to the language of art. LABIOMISTA is a permanent and evolving work of art that invites, challenges, and inspires us. It is a breeding ground for numerous new ideas, creations, projects, and collaborations. And it forms a meeting place for all species on this world. LABIOMISTA also creates new life. It inspires and immediately fertilizes the environment with energy and initiative in numerous cultural, social & economic domains. This creates a profound and unique cross-pollination between artist and city, person and society. Praktisch Om to secure your spot, register in advance via email to bourgeois.patrick@telenet.be (or a message to 0479 99 08 13 if there is no other way) with a clear mention of your name and the number of people, Raak-member or non-member. Price for the guided tour: 8 euros p.p. for Raak members and 10 euros for non-members. To be paid upon registration by transferring the correct amount in advance to account BE697775 9709 3478 of Raak Boechout-Vremde with the mention LABIOMISTA. Entrance fee depends on the Museum Pass and age and is to be paid on the day itself to Els. Museum Pass free, 12 euros p.p. group rate (from 10 paying persons). Max. 20 people can join. Cost-sharing transport with private cars. We agree to pay 5 euros per person to ride along, to be settled on the spot with the driver. Departure at 12:30 at the Jef Van Hoofplein at the library in Boechout.