The artworks create a warm atmosphere and offer patients a distraction at a stressful time. The long corridor to the bunker – also known as the “Labyrinth” by staff – can be particularly intense.

A diorama has been placed in the Labyrinth that tells the story of evolution in a visual way. It takes patients on a journey, as it were, even before treatment begins. In the bunker itself, a large wall is decorated with colourful X-ray images of flowers. Floral motifs have also been added to the changing rooms, so that the calming atmosphere is extended throughout the entire treatment environment.

The flowers were created by artist Arie van ‘t Riet, who is known for his unique X-ray art. Using X-ray technology, the fine structures of flowers and plants are made visible, after which they are digitally coloured to create almost luminous compositions. The technical layout, supervision, production and installation of the wall prints were carried out by M2uur bv.

The space in which the art is displayed is a so-called MR-Linac room: a specialised bunker that combines a linear accelerator for radiation therapy with an MRI scanner for imaging.

Thanks to this innovative technology, the tumour can be monitored in real time during radiation, ensuring that the treatment is extremely accurate and that surrounding healthy tissue is spared as much as possible. With the addition of art and experience, the treatment is now not only technologically advanced but also tailored to the individual.