Anti-hate sculpture tour kicks off in Oude IJsselstreek with community events
From April 1, the traveling artwork 'No Hate' will visit five locations in Oude IJsselstreek, promoting diversity and respect. Residents can enjoy the sculpture alongside local performances, fostering a message of unity against discrimination.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Artwork | 'No Hate' – traveling corten steel sculpture |
| Artists | Alexandra Rangger and Bernhard Witsch (Austria) |
| Dimensions | 1m high, 7m wide, 40cm deep |
| Messages on artwork | 'Liebe gegen Hass' (love against hate), 'Vorsicht Hass' (beware of hate), etc. |
| Tour dates | April 1 – May 5, 2026 |
| Launch event | April 1, 7:00 PM, Terborg, ’t Veld (by Alderman Janine Kock) |
| Locations & activities | |
| - April 1–8 | ’t Veld - Terborg |
| - April 9–15 | Culturele Kerk De Toekomst - Breedenbroek (Theater Spot Speelt, April 10) |
| - April 16–22 | Wijngoed Montferland - Gendringen (Singing association Inspiration Ulft, April 19) |
| - April 23–29 | Zwarte Plein - Ulft |
| - April 30–May 5 | ’t Hofshuus - Varsseveld (Pop choir Different Voices, April 30) |
The municipality of Oude IJsselstreek plays a proactive role in promoting social cohesion and combating discrimination through cultural initiatives like the 'No Hate' artwork. By hosting such projects, the local government fosters dialogue and community engagement on themes of respect and diversity.
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Artwork No Hate returns to Oude IJsselstreek
As in previous years, this spring the artwork No Hate will once again be on display at various locations in our municipality.
‘No Hate’ is a traveling corten steel sculpture and is an initiative by Austrian artists Alexandra Rangger and Bernhard Witsch. The municipality of Oude IJsselstreek aims with this artwork to create a municipality free of discrimination, hatred, and prejudice. The work encourages respect, understanding, and acceptance of diversity.
The letters feature various messages printed on them, such as ‘Liebe gegen Hass’ (love against hate) and ‘Vorsicht Hass’ (beware of hate). These messages come from artists with diverse backgrounds who were invited to create their own messages on this theme, ranging from images to word creations or short phrases. All contributions were then combined into one artwork that is approximately one meter high, seven meters wide, and forty centimeters deep. The work travels throughout Europe, and from April 1 to May 5, 2026, it will be on display at five different locations in our municipality.
Where can the artwork ‘No Hate’ be seen?
The artwork will be in our municipality starting April 1. Alderman Janine Kock will launch it at 7:00 PM in Terborg, ‘t Veld. The artwork will then travel to the following locations, with various activities organized along the way.
April 1–8: ’t Veld - Terborg
April 9–15: Culturele Kerk De Toekomst - Breedenbroek
Activity: April 10, 7:00 PM: Theater association Spot Speelt
April 16–22: Wijngoed Montferland - Gendringen
Activity: April 19, 2:00 PM: performance by singing association Inspiration Ulft
April 23–29: Zwarte Plein - Ulft
April 30–May 5: ’t Hofshuus - Varsseveld
Activity: April 30, 8:00 PM: small concert by pop choir Different Voices