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Tom Herck

Tom Herck, born in 1984 in Sint-Truiden,[1][2][3] Belgium, is a multidisciplinary Belgian artist currently residing in Ordingen.[4][5] Drawing inspiration from his experiences in the underground football culture, illegal graffiti scene, and extensive travels worldwide, Herck's artistic expressions challenge societal norms with a rebellious and unconventional nature.[6][7][8]

Life and work

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At the core of Herck's artistic exploration are socio-political themes and existential inquiries.[9] His art delves into the complexities of human existence, addressing themes such as vanity, history, religion, extinction, evolution, and the cyclical nature of history.[10] Informed by personal experiences, family history, and exposure to outsider cultures, his creations serve as catalysts for cross-cultural dialogues.[11][12] Religion, especially Christianity, plays a pivotal role in his life and art. His installations",[13][14] such as "The Decline"[15][16][17] and "Holy Cow,"[18][19][20] have stirred public discourse.

Photo by Jelle Sterkmans

Selected projects

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Photo by Eric Jamar

Tom Herck is known for creating installations in public spaces, often taking on monumental forms. The 2016, "The Decline,"[15][16][17] garnered attention, resulting in protests and arrests, reflecting the impact of Herck's art on public discourse. Recently, Herck has taken his artistic projects abroad, including the "Eurovision" sailing art installation in London and the monumental 'The Wall' installation at the Burning Man festival in Nevada, USA.[21][22][23][24][25]

Publications

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  • Demystifying the Sacred: Blasphemy and Violence from the French Revolution to Today [26]
    Photo by Tom Herck

References

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  1. ^ "Voormalige Quick Sint-Truiden wordt kerk". TVL - Dagelijks nieuws uit Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  2. ^ "Tom Herck hangt luster van één ton voor Sint-Trudo Ziekenhuis op". www.hbvl.be (in Flemish). 2020-05-11. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  3. ^ "Truiense kunstenaar Tom Herck ontsteekt 33 kaarsen op kroonluchter Sint-Trudo Ziekenhuis". TVL - Dagelijks nieuws uit Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  4. ^ "Mag Tom Herck kunstwerk met paletten in brand steken?". De Standaard (in Flemish). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  5. ^ "Mag kunstwerk met 2.000 paletten in vlammen opgaan?". www.hbvl.be (in Flemish). 2022-12-10. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  6. ^ "Tom Herck". De Kleine Ring. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  7. ^ "Tom Herck's Unseen Graffiti Project - Hi-Fructose Magazine". 2013-07-02. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  8. ^ "The Crystal Ship Diary Day 1 - Welcome to Ostend! | Widewalls". www.widewalls.ch. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  9. ^ Belpaeme, Leen (2019-04-08). "Oorlogsschip in grote melkfles prijkt voor kursaal in Oostende". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  10. ^ "Tom Herck". Tique | publication on contemporary art. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  11. ^ "Kunstenaar Tom Herck eert moeder met nieuw werk aan St-Trudo ziekenhuis". TVL - Dagelijks nieuws uit Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  12. ^ UPON, Art (2020-11-07). "Tom Herck - Installation Artist". Art UPON. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  13. ^ Nieuwenhove, Henk Van (2020-05-14). "Monumentaal kunstwerk van Tom Herck voor Sint-Trudo Ziekenhuis". Site-Artsenkrant-NL (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  14. ^ "'Smakeloos' kunstwerk met Hitler wint internationale prijs". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  15. ^ a b Van Belle, Bart (2016-03-18). "Over Hitler zijn we het eens, over Stalin en Leopold II niet". De Standaard (in Flemish). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  16. ^ a b "Jonge Truiense kunstenaar maakt monumentaal kaartenhuis". TVL - Dagelijks nieuws uit Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  17. ^ a b "Onbekenden maken Hitler weer zichtbaar op controversieel kunstwerk". TVL - Dagelijks nieuws uit Limburg (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  18. ^ "Koe aan het kruis in kerk van Kuttekoven". www.hbvl.be (in Flemish). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  19. ^ "Una vacca crocifissa in chiesa davanti all'altare. L'ultima frontiera dell'arte belga". www.ilfoglio.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  20. ^ Mariotti, Marco (2017-12-04). ""Holy Cow heeft me sterker gemaakt"". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  21. ^ "Truiense kunstenaar steekt project van 40.000 euro in brand in VS". www.hbvl.be (in Flemish). 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  22. ^ "Truiense Tom Herck werkt aan kunstproject voor Burning Man". www.hbvl.be (in Flemish). 2019-03-19. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  23. ^ NWS, VRT (2019-09-02). "Belgisch kunstwerk brandt op festival Burning Man". vrtnws.be (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  24. ^ Gallio, Nicolò (2019-09-10). "TOM HERCK HA BRUCIATO "THE WALL" A BURNING MAN". BoBos (in Italian). Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  25. ^ "How Burning Man got political – reflecting on "The Wall" by Tom Herck". .ART. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2023-12-18.
  26. ^ Bouwers, Eveline; Nash, David (2022). Demystifying the Sacred: Blasphemy and Violence from the French Revolution to Today. Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. ISBN 9783110713091.
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