Rage, rage
Difficult poses, precarious positions, and the fear of falling. Yet they seem to climb, searching for light and a view. Dreaming of what lies beyond the blind wall or high rooftop. Longing for an elusive horizon.
A rebellion too, against the dark shadow of our time. To put it in the words of the poet Dylan Thomas: "Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light."
Lichtzoekers are a silent spectacle woven through the city. Initially set against the backdrop of sometimes grey Brussels. Soon to appear in other cities as well. We are grateful to the museums and other institutions that believe in us and support the project.
The people behind the Lichtzoekers
Behind every Lichtzoeker is a real person. We often choose people who inspire us through what they do, what they stand for, or the story they carry with them.
Sometimes they are known faces, such as writer Lize Spit, who speaks out for a more liveable Brussels, actress Ahlaam Teghadouini, who grew up in challenging circumstances in Brussels, and director Marc Didden, who embodies Brussels like no one else.
But it can just as easily be Stefaan Snoeys, our local postman, who works unpaid overtime every day because he takes the time to listen to his customers' stories. Hilse De Groote, who travels across the country with a Belgian draft horse to draw attention to our heritage. Or Mariem Haj Ali, who came to Brussels alone as a minor and built a career here.
And there are so many more. Some of these sculptures are still in the making, while others have already been installed. Soon, we will publish all their individual stories online.
Guided tour
Discover the stories behind the Lichtzoekers.
We invite you to join us for a walk past the Lichtzoeker sculptures in Brussels. Together with the urban storytellers of Bazaar Trottoir, we explore the inspiring stories of the people behind the sculptures. Along the way, we will also take a look at other street art that brings colour to the city. Sign up and experience Brussels through the eyes of its Lichtzoekers.
A Lichtzoeker on your facade?
Collaboration is always rewarding. We develop projects together with cities, organizations, and private individuals.
Send an email to atelier@lichtzoekers.info
Senne Dehandschutter
If you think five thoughts at once, reality cracks open and something magical appears. As a child, I made myself believe it. I never reached five, so I keep searching for the cracks.
Working as a director and visual artist, I am proud to say my work has won several international awards and has been selected for a number of prestigious festivals. Rose d'Or, IDFA, Montréal World Film Festival, Palm Springs International Film Festival, LA Shorts International Film Festival, Ensors and Kastaars are among those I like bragging about the most.
Follow our journey
I hesitated. No Lichtzoekers on social media. Only to be seen in real life. Eyes looking upward, away from the little screen. But the likes are too tempting.
Press
Article Kunstpoort - 17/08/2026 (NL)
Interview 'Culture club' Radio 1 - 15/08/2026 (NL)
Report Kunstwerkt (NL)
Report Bruzz - 16/06/2026 (NL)
Article VRT NWS - 11/06/2026 (NL)
Article HLN - 11/06/2026 (NL)
Report BX1 - 14/04/2026 (FR)
Article Sudinfo - 05/04/2026 (FR)
Talk show BX1 (from 38:42) - 27/01/2026 (FR)
Article De Standaard - 25/10/2025 (NL)
Article Het Nieuwsblad - 13/10/2025 (NL)
Report Lichtzoeker Marc Didden in Bruzz - 09/10/2025 (NL)
Article De Morgen - 03/10/2025 (NL)
Podcast Bruzz (from 14:55) - 11/06/2025 (NL)
Report Bruzz - 16/05/2025 (NL)
Call for locations in Bruzz - 30/01/2025 (NL)
Credits
Collaborators: Frédérique Nowé, Renee Delcourt, Billie Meeussen
Former collaborators: Quinten Declercq, Rani Muyllaert, Elisabeth Willems, Seppe Dombrecht, Hilse De Groote, William Dehandschutter, Anna Supré, Nadine Matthys