Pop-up exhibition “Stilstaan bij Water”
A pop-up exhibition that invited visitors to look at water in a different way.
In May 2024, the Watersnoodmuseum, in collaboration with the municipality of Puurs-Sint-Amands, organised the pop-up exhibition ‘Stilstaan bij Water’ (Reflecting on Water) along a popular walking and cycling route on the Scheldt. The exhibition invited passers-by to pause, both literally and figuratively, to reflect on the role of water in our daily lives and the challenges posed by climate change.
Using accessible information, the exhibition highlighted which recent floods have affected Belgium, how these were responded to, and what measures are being taken to better protect our environment against high water levels. By staging the exhibition in a public space, walkers and cyclists were able to learn about the impact of water on the landscape and our living environment in an accessible way.
The exhibition formed part of the collaboration within (Be)Leefbare Schelde, in which partners work to bring the heritage and landscape of the Scheldt Delta to life. Through initiatives such as ‘Stilstaan bij Water’, visitors are invited not only to look back at the past, but also to reflect on the future of living with water. Further information about the exhibition and the other activities during this period can be found in the Watersnoodmuseum’s 2024 annual report.