# Street art and mural projects in the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/street-art-and-mural-projects-in-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-08-24T21:17:51.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Public mural projects in the Netherlands have recently highlighted both the commemorative and historical aspects of street art. In Aalsmeer, a community artwork titled ‘Wanneer de lente komt’ was defaced by graffiti, obscuring names of local residents. In Winschoten, murals have been used for personal and cultural tributes, including a piece by Merijn Jansse honoring the late local figure Rudi Wolf.

Further developments in Winschoten include a large-scale project at the De Rensel business park. Led by artist Marcus Wedman and supported by the Kladmuur Foundation, this 75-meter mural aims to document the history of the local graffiti scene, featuring designs that act as a ‘visual album’ of the region’s street art culture.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Winschoten street art project honors local graffiti history

A massive 75-meter mural is being painted in Winschoten to celebrate the city's local graffiti history and street art culture.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/winschoten-mural-honors-local-graffiti-history

### 2026-07-29: Dutch towns Aalsmeer and Winschoten unveil murals amid vandalism and tribute

In Aalsmeer a community mural was vandalised, prompting the artist to seek the tagger’s contact, while in Winschoten a new mural by Merijn Jansse honors the late Rudi Wolf.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-towns-aalsmeer-and-winschoten-unveil-murals-amid-vandalism-and-tribute

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