Anna Raimondo's Sonic Parade Revives Buried River in Brussels

Anna Raimondo's project 'L'eau en Senne' is the second stage of her research series 'Come un mare fuor d'acqua', exploring aquatic traces in urban spaces across Europe. In Brussels, she organized an acoustic parade along the buried Senne river, covered in the late 19th century. Collaborating with sound artist Céline Bernard and workshop participants, the parade used self-made instruments and recycled materials to evoke the river's lost sounds. The project involved the citizen committee 'Les états generaux de l'eau à Bruxelles', which advocates for sustainable water management. A video of the performance is part of Raimondo's solo exhibition 'Mi porti al mare?' at Maison d'Art Actuel des Chartreux, running until January 21, 2017. The work reflects on water as a common good and the political right to access, while also addressing Brussels' historical transformation and future sustainability.