New giant sculptures by Florentijn Hofman transform F50 cycling route into open-air gallery
Cyclists and visitors in Veghel can now enjoy four new large-scale artworks along the F50 Fast Cycling Route. The sculptures, part of the 'Half Nul' project, blend art with mobility, celebrating local history and community while encouraging more people to use the route.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Artist | Florentijn Hofman (internationally renowned) |
| Artworks Installed | 4 (total of 8 now along the route, 2 more coming later in 2026) |
| Titles | 'Mother and Child', 'Couple on a Tandem' |
| Location | F50 Fast Cycling Route near Huijgensweg and Geerbosch, Veghel |
| Material | Aluminum, colorfast finish |
| Height | Approximately 3.5 meters |
| Project Name | 'Half Nul' (inspired by model train scale ratio) |
| Collaborators | Municipality of Meierijstad, Province of North Brabant, Kunstloc Brabant, Meierijstad Art Foundation |
| Models | Local residents of Meierijstad |
| Inspiration | Cultural-historical route (former German Lijntje railway) and regional energy |
The municipality of Meierijstad, in collaboration with the province of North Brabant, plays a key role in enhancing public spaces through art and infrastructure projects. This initiative reflects their commitment to promoting cultural engagement and sustainable mobility in the region. Kunstloc Brabant and local art foundations support these efforts by fostering artistic expression and community involvement.
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Unveiling of new artworks for the 'Half Nul' art project along the F50 Fast Cycling Route in Veghel
On Friday, March 20, four new artworks were installed along the F50 Fast Cycling Route near Huijgensweg and Geerbosch in Veghel.
The sculptures, titled 'Mother and Child' and 'Couple on a Tandem,' are part of the 'Half Nul' art project, designed by internationally renowned artist Florentijn Hofman.
The project, a collaboration between the municipality of Meierijstad, the province of North Brabant, Kunstloc Brabant, and the Meierijstad Art Foundation, aims to creatively combine art and mobility, transforming the fast cycling route into an experience. It encourages users and visitors to explore and use the route further.
The artworks reference both the past—the German Lijntje, a former railway connection and thus an important cultural-historical route—and the future of the region, with dynamic, moving figures that reflect the region's energy. 'Half Nul' is a term derived from a scale ratio used in model trains.
Residents of Meierijstad served as models for these artworks. The sculptures are cast in aluminum and coated with a colorfast finish, standing approximately 3.5 meters tall. A total of eight artworks have now been installed along the fast cycling route, with two more set to be unveiled later this year.