Giant inflatable artworks have turned parts of The Hague into a colourful open-air art space, with oversized installations appearing in parks, waterways, buildings and even a train station.

At the centre of the Dutch city, a 7-metre (23-foot) inflatable stew pot floats in a small lake in front of the Mauritshuis museum, which houses famous works including *Girl with a Pearl Earring*. The installation is part of the monthlong “BlowUp Jubilee” art exhibition featuring 24 inflatable pieces across the city.

The project was curated by Mary Hessing, who said the aim was to make art accessible to everyone while showcasing the city itself.

“I really wanted to show the area and show art to everybody,” she told The Associated Press.

The exhibition grew out of renovation work that began in 2021 on the Binnenhof complex, which includes the Mauritshuis and the Dutch parliament building. As the historic 13th-century site was closed to the public, the city began hosting public art events in surrounding areas.

The first “BlowUp Art” exhibition was held in 2022 with works from six artists. Later editions added more inflatable installations, and this year’s jubilee version brings back earlier pieces along with new creations.

Among them is a work by 21-year-old artist Eugenie Boon from Curaçao, titled *Koncha pa dilanti*, inspired by an island board game and scenes from everyday life.

British artist Steve Messam has also contributed with a large red spiky installation called *Crested*, placed atop a parking garage between old buildings in a tree-lined street.

“The idea was that this piece would hold its own amongst this wonderful architecture that we see around us,” Messam said.

The BlowUp Jubilee exhibition will run until June 21.