“Jacob, the Wise Snowman” is a light installation by Studio FAH presented at Light Festival Ghent 2024 in Ghent, Belgium. Explore 2 other works by Studio FAH below.
Jacob Van Artevelde brought wealth and prosperity to Ghent. As a rebel leader, statesman and merchant, he circumvented the French ban on trading with England during the Hundred Years' War. Thanks to him, Ghent could resume the wool trade.
Programme information from Lichtfestival Gent. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.