On the balcony of the Cloth Hall, Dany Danino and Daniel Locus will fly their flag referencing a facet of Tournai’s history.
Dany Danino blows up the Citadel, the Vauban-style fortification in the shape of a pentagon, designed under Louis XIV in the 17th century in an effort by the king to extend the borders of his kingdom.
Like a flower, the citadel opens up with at its heart an abundance of life.
Daniel Locus’ flag is more a political statement, he wishes to render the borders more porous, open, and interchangeable, as reflected in his message written forwards and backwards.
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The works remain visible, they are found on the exterior balcony overlooking the central square of Tournai.
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The Bishop of Tournai, Gautier de Marvis, was responsible for the first hall construction in the central square.
The current Cloth Hall is a remarkable Renaissance building erected in 1610 by master-bricklayer Quentin Ratte. His work was based on the plans drawn up by painter Jacques Van den Steen.
The entire structure collapsed in 1881 but was faithfully reconstructed. Next to it, and in similar style, is the conciergerie (1612).
Likely inspired by the Renaissance façade of Ghent’s Town Hall, the Cloth Hall boasts a large inner courtyard, today open to the public, where receptions, events, and exhibitions are regularly hosted.