"Breaking the cage is setting energy free, which was transported by generations" Koen Vanmechelen
The CosmoGolem, a wooden giant of approximately 4 meters height, aspires to be a helper and savior for all those who are in need of help, hope and courage, especially children. The CosmoGolem is empty and in its shuttered heart, children can deposit their dreams and wishes. This way, the statue ‘accumulates’ diversity. He stimulates intercultural exchange by travelling all around the world, sharing his experiences and bridging the gap between cultures.
It is Koen Vanmechelen’s dream to seed CosmoGolems all over the world, thereby giving children’s rights a face and inviting organizations to communicate with each other. At present 26 Golems have found a home in for example the Netherlands, India, Pakistan, Tanzania, Poland, Chile and Belgium. More and more international and local organizations are eager to involve themselves in the CosmoGolem project. Several new giants are ready to nest themselves in Cambodia, Japan, the United States, Nicaragua, China and Namibia. Coordinator is the CosmoGolem non-profit organization, with honorary members Peter Adriaenssens (child-and juvenile psychiatrist) and Jeanne Devos.
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Cosmogolem from AEYC is shipping off to Braga (Portugal)
The Cosmogolem from Antwerpen Europese Jongerenhoofdstad (AEYC2011) and Ketnet is continuing his journey to the next European Youth Capital; Braga (Portugal). On the 21th of december, Marc Van Peel, Leen Verbist and Koen Vanmechelen will wave the Cosmogolem goodbye.
Read the article in 'Het nieuwsblad' online.
Sint-Niklaas (BE) is also going to adopt a Cosmogolem
A new Cosmogolem is will be born on the 3rd of september in Sint-Niklaas (BE) during the 'Vredesfeesten'. Come and help decorate this friendly giant. For more information go to http://www.villapace.be/index.php/nl/villa-pace/inhoudelijk-programma/228-geboortebos-van-de-cosmogolem . This project is a collaboration between city of Sint-Niklaas, UNICEF (with ambassador Helmut Lot...
New video from Go Cosmo Go online and report on 'Karrewiet' of the inauguration of the Cosmogolem in Antwerp.
On 18.06 a new Cosmogolem on 'Linkeroever' in Antwerp was presented. You can see images from the inauguration online; http://wrap.ketnet.be/ or the report on 'Karrewiet' and Go Cosmo Go; http://video.ketnet.be/cm/ketnet/ketnet-mediaplayer
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Cosmogolem agenda
The location is found, the date determined, the egg stops and is ready to hatch… For Artzuid 2011, leading writer and artist Jan Cremer will pre...
Inauguration of the 7,5m high Cosmogolem from 'Linkeroever'. More information on; http://www.cclink.be/programma/2760/feest-cosmogolem/fee...
Birth of a new Cosmogolem in Sint-NIklaas during the 'Vredesfeesten'. Come and help decorate this friendly giant at Villa Pache.
