Bookyard by Massimo Bartolini
Italian artist Massimo Bartolini combines his curiosity for knowledge with nature in his public library called “Bookyard.” In fact, he designed this project for the Belgian art festival, TRACK. In particular, Bartolini placed a set of 12 bookcases in St. Peter’s Abbey Vineyard, St. Pietersplein 14. This literary utopia, installed in a sweeping shape that moves along the gradual slope of the St. Peter’s Abbey line along with its vines. They are filled with books for sale by the public libraries of Ghent and Antwerp. Noteworthy, the profits of these items will go to benefit the institutions. Meanwhile, visitors may bring a piece of the artwork placed on the bookyard shelves home with them. However, they should leave a small donation of their choice into the small box supplied by the artist and the libraries.

Bookyard by Massimo Bartolini

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