Gapersteeg Rotterdam

It is not the most famous street in the centre of Rotterdam, the Gapersteeg, which turns into the Vissteeg in the background.

The names recall when the first major expansion of the medieval city took place here in the 17th century. Today, the alley is something of a sampling of architecture from different eras.

The building on the left belongs to the Hogeschool Rotterdam, occupied by the Willem de Kooning Academy. It dates from the 1990s. The name Rotterdam can be read at the top left.

The building in the background also belongs to the Willem de Kooning Academy. It was built in the 1930s as a bank building and survived the bombing of 14 May 1940.

The building on the right is residential tower Our Domain and was completed only recently. Sunlight reflects off the windows of the building and this, together with the stripes of the parking lot, creates an interesting pattern on the pavement.

Created by Frans Blok - photos, art and other wall decoration.

This artwork is offered by Frans Blok - photos, art and other wall decoration

My work can be found in the border regions of photography, painting and computer visuals. With my company 3Develop I do work in commission but I use the same techniques, skills and software to make free work.

World maps and reliefs made from unique materials, vintage postcards, and futuristic space art, graphic interpretations and painterly edits, artist impressions, and abstract geometric art. But also more "traditional" photography of cities and landscapes, plants, and textures.

Originally trained as an architect and living in Rotterdam, I draw significant inspiration from the architecture and history of Roffa/Rotjeknor/Bokitodonk. Additionally, travels to places like Iceland and Great Britain, as well as walks in the Netherlands, provide ample material for my work.

All the pieces in my webshop are carefully selected for their suitability as wall art. The possibilities with the professionals at Werk aan de Muur are nearly endless: from canvas and photo prints to aluminum and acrylic glass. Square or round, framed or unframed. From an A4-sized print to wall-covering wallpaper. The perfect wall art for your living room, kitchen, bedroom, or even balcony and garden!

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