For the 150th anniversary of La Louvière, an innovative artistic initiative takes shape under the direction of Françoise Schein and INSCRIRE. “The Banquet of La Louve,” a two-part project, unfolds as a celebration of community, its history, and its diversity.

The first stage of this participatory project involves the creation of a monumental banquet table, stretching 10 meters in length and adorned with 70 ceramic plates. Each plate bears the visual and emotional testimony of a citizen of La Louvière, forming a rich and varied visual narrative of the city. Symbolically linked to the center of the table by a landscape map that depicts various landscape typologies of the La Louvière territory, these plates capture the multiple facets of community life, illustrating the very essence of La Louvière.

This space becomes a point of convergence where residents gather, exchange, and celebrate their belonging to a vibrant and diverse community. Over time, this banquet table will become the silent witness to many shared meals, lively discussions, and moments of conviviality.

In parallel with this living artwork, the second phase of the project focuses on the design of a unique tableware set. Designed as a gastronomic and philosophical time capsule, this set consists of 70 objects that depict the world of 2023. The creation of “The Dowry” consists of a series of 70 plates that offer an analytical look at the world from 50 years ago, prompting reflection on the evolution of society through its contemporary issues.

In collaboration with Miriam Heipertz, an international law specialist and philosopher, this unique component of the project merges visual art with gastronomy, offering a sensory and intellectual experience rich in meaning.

Thus, “The Banquet of La Louve” and “The Mystery of the Dowry” are not simply works of art but living testimonies of the identity and vitality of La Louvière, destined to transcend the boundaries of time and inspire future generations.