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Artist: Illustrated by Kamagurka
From 8 May to 11 November 2018, the neighboring municipality of Diksmuide hosted the unique open-air exhibition Floating Dreams. This happened on the occasion of the commemoration of the First World War. Floating Dreams wanted to draw attention to children in conflict areas. For this purpose, 70 white images of children were placed on the site of the famous Yser Tower. Each image was illustrated by artist Kamagurka. The 70 statues symbolize as many wars that are being fought in the world today. In all these conflicts, children are always the main victims. But children, past and present, are also dreamers. They manage to leave certain things behind. This uplifting thought is contained metaphorically in the fact that each image holds a balloon. Every child carries a war in his or her backpack. Together they walk to the Iron Tower, throw off their backpacks and climb the monument. Without having to carry the heavy burden of war. It is a sign of hope and peace. At the end of the project, the images were offered for sale. Part of the proceeds went to two charities that support vulnerable women and children: Moeders voor Vrede and Child Focus.