Throughout history, artists have always assumed the role of pioneers, defenders of the new, the unknown. They are often the face of a changing society. Now they are lending a sense of urgency to the message of Ringland.

The independent citizens’ initiative Ringland is working to see Antwerp’s ring road go completely underground. Originally this was an alternative approach to the traffic problems around the city as proposed in the BAM / Oosterweel route. But A City is Not a Road. Ringland has turned out to be a project concerned with the overall quality of life in and around the city. A challenge that Ringland is confronting head on. It’s now or never: the chance of a century for a new, livable Antwerp. Covering the ring road creates a host of opportunities. The stakes are high: a visionary development plan that links the historic city center with surrounding districts rather than separating them; a city that guarantees its inhabitants better air quality and less traffic noise; a city that separates local traffic from international through traffic underground. Covering the ring road creates green, open space: a new mix of residential areas, good traffic circulation, fresh air and opportunities to encourage sports and culture out of doors. Ringland connects.

 

For more info: http://ringland.be

 

With the proceeds of the sale, Ringland will develop a dynamic 3D model of its underground concept and fund additional studies by the Ringland academies. All with the goal of raising awareness among policymakers and encouraging them to make a historically important choice for Antwerp and the surrounding region. Will this citizens’ initiative for a visionary urban development project catch on in other cities?

The artworks will be on view during Antwerp Art Weekend, from 19 to 22 May, at Bernaerts Auctioneer, Museumstraat 25, 2000 Antwerp.
 

Thursday 19 May: 12 to 6 pm
Friday 20 May: 12 to 10 pm
Saturday 21 May: 12 to 6 pm
Sunday 22 May: 12 to 4 pm

 

The auction will take place Sunday, 22 May, at 4 pm and will be conducted by Peter Bernaerts, who supports the initiative on a volunteer basis.

 

Bernaerts Auctioneer
Verlatstraat 16–22, 2000 Antwerp
T +32 (0)3 248 19 21

 

Registration is possible during the viewing period and during the sale itself.

You will be assigned a bidding number. 

 

Download the form here: form

This is possible until Sunday, 22 May, at 2 pm.

 

Download the form here: form

This is possible until Sunday, 22 May, at 2 pm.

 

1) You must register by clicking on <Live Bidding> on the welcome page and sending a copy of your identity card. You declare your acceptance of the general terms of sale. 

2) You will receive a confirmation mail with a link. Once you click on the link, you are considered “approval pending”: our staff is processing the information you submitted.

3) You will receive a mail stating that you accept the general terms of sale.

4) You are then able to follow the auction and/or bid.

 

Registration is possible as of now.

Commission via the Live Webcast sale is 26% of the hammer price.

The normal commission of 22% is reserved for bids made in person (floor), written purchase offers, bids made by telephone, and bids submitted by email (bidding@bernaerts.be).

 

Artworks may be collected after the auction, at the latest by 23 May, 9–12 / 13–17h30.

Participating artists

Åbäke, Nel Aerts, Philip Aguirre y Otegui, Francis Alÿs, Nick Andrews, Carla Arocha & Stéphane Schraenen, Jessica Backhaus, Miroslaw Balka, Stijn Bastianen, Fred Bervoets, Karina Beumer, Guillaume Bijl, Karin Borghouts, Kasper Bosmans, Dirk Braeckman, Koen Broucke, Pavel Büchler, Wim Catrysse, Sarah & Charles, David Claerbout, Tine Colen, Vaast Colson, Leo Copers, Cel Crabbeels, Alexandra Crouwers, Honoré d’O, Anne Daems, Geoffrey de Beer, Sergio De Beukelaer, Claire de Jong, Eva De Leener, Damien De Lepeleire, Fen de Villiers, Koenraad Dedobbeleer, Luc Deleu, Stefaan Dheedene, Els Dietvorst, Kristien Dirkx, Marcin Dudek, Kris Fierens, Yannick Val Gesto, Tina Gillen, Geert Goiris, Nicolas Grenier, Johan Grimonprez, Liesbet Grupping, Kati Heck, Vermeir & Heiremans, Lodewijk Heylen, Pieter Huybrechts, Sven ‘t Jolle, Katrin Kamrau, Deborah Kelly, Jan Kempenaers, Ermias Kifleyesus, Susanne Kriemann, Germaine Kruip, Conny Kuilboer, Kim Kyoungae, Christophe Lemaitre, Bernd Lohaus, Antonia Low, Valérie Mannaerts, Jelle Martens, Pol Matthé, Michèle Matyn, Philip Metten, Wesley Meuris, Pieter Laurens Mol, Marc Nagtzaam, Surendran Nair, Nadia Naveau, Johan Nieuwenhuize, Ria Pacquée, Tinka Pittoors, Tom Poelmans, Veronika Pot, Denie Put, Lucie Renneboog, Thomas Rentmeister, Cristian & Marius Bors & Ritiu, Perry Roberts, Rekha Rodwittiya, Guy Rombouts, Maxime Rossi, Karin Sander, Lieven Segers, Martine Stig, Tommy Støckel, Christophe Terlinden, Koen Theys, Adrien Tirtiaux, Luc Tuymans, Roeland Tweelinckx, Steve Van den Bosch, Benny Van den Meulengracht-Vrancx, Sofie Van Der Linden, Paul Van Hoeydonck, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Marilou van Lierop, Vanessa Van Obberghen, Philippe Van Wolputte, Pieter Vermeersch, Robin Vermeersch, Katleen Vinck, Saskia Olde Wolbers, Linghan Ye.