Urban is temporarily lending its display windows to the “Palette” exhibition
“Palette” invites us to reflect together on local sourcing
This exhibition, developed in the Brussels Marolles neighbourhood by City Mine(d), shows us what usually goes on behind the scenes in the city: how food ends up on our plates and how objects end up in our cupboards.
The City Mine(d) project enlisted the help of residents, shop owners, schools, healthcare institutions and logistic partners to examine how the city’s supply chain currently operates - and how it could be organised in a more local, fairer and smarter way.
By showcasing the exhibition now in the display windows of the Urban Lab*, this research becomes visible to all passers-by. The exhibition makes the reality of local supply chains very concrete: lorries transporting mostly air, local products that first take a detour around the world, shops that are increasingly being replaced by online platforms, but also local residents and organisations trying out new solutions every day.
Through these seven dioramas that are shown in its display windows, Urban invites passers-by and visitors to pause for a moment and reflect on how the city’s supply chain works - and on the other options available.
The exhibition not only offers an overview of the journey of a pallet, but also invites us to reflect together on fairer, more resilient and more local forms of urban logistics.
Practical information
- From 17 July until 30 September 2026
- Mont des Arts, 20 - Urban Lab (urban.brussels)
- Collages by Colin Delfosse
Dioramas/machines by Martial Prévert - Graphic design by Ekta
For the ‘Parcours Palette’ (Journey of a Pallet), initiated by City Mine(d)
Extend the experience with the repertoire and with the Marble Computer, an interactive model that offers visitors insight in the role they themselves play in this system. Until 30 September - Rue Haute 303 - by appointment (palette@citymined.org).
*The Urban Lab is a multi-purpose space adjoining Urban’s offices, featuring display windows, which was recently fitted out by volunteers from Urban’s staff using only recycled materials. This space hosts activities that contribute to the working atmosphere, to co-operation and to the wellbeing of Urban’s staff.
