The history of the artistic Boxie Benz
On the 28th of October in Zwaag, a remarkable auction will take place, offering a unique piece of art with an even more unique story behind it: the Boxie Benz. This old Mercedes-Benz car from 1978 has been, creatively customized by Dutch artist Marco "Boxie" van Boxtel, has been a symbol of his life's work and philosophy—a philosophy of freedom, creativity, and connecting with people, especially children, through art.
Artist Boxie is going on ‘I don’t know’ retreat.
Boxie a Dutch artist known for his accessible and childlike visual language, has embarked on a profound new journey called the "I don’t know retreat." As of today, Boxie has disconnected from material possessions and formal studio life to explore what it truly means to live without attachments or predetermined plans. His goal is to understand whether it's possible to say goodbye to everything and still find deeper connections, creativity, and freedom.