A Striking Work of Public Art
Among the many artworks integrated into Leuven’s Provincial House, the most striking is the Yellow Balcony by Austrian artist Aglaia Konrad. Bold and unconventional, it stands out prominently on the building’s sidewall, visible to all passersby.
Function and Symbolism
For staff, the balcony serves as a meeting point and a refreshing spot to enjoy fresh air. Yet it is more than just functional: visitors on the balcony are at once observers and objects of observation, blurring the line between private and public space.
A Deliberately Different Design
Konrad intentionally avoided creating something that blended into the building. Instead, the balcony was designed as an “attached, visible function of something different,” respecting the architecture while highlighting contrast.
A Social Sculpture
Beyond its architectural role, the Yellow Balcony acts as a symbolic ornament and a social sculpture, visibly representing the dynamic relationship between government and citizens.
(https://www.erfgoedplus.be/thema/kunstbezit-vlaams-brabant)
Source: Photo by Aslı Tezcan
