Leuven-born artist Rinus Van de Velde (1983) gives us a work-in-progress look of his current exhibition at Ghent’s SMAK whilst also taking us to ACRO Madrid, where he showed his work with Antwerp-based Tim Van Laere Gallery.



The boot is driving …

The show “Donogoo Tonka” consists of nine large scale drawings , four sculptures and a lot of text on the walls.

The view from the entrance.




Details from “Donogoo Tonka” at S.M.A.K. Ghent.


Artistic director Philippe Van Cauteren and curator Dirk Pauwels, great minds, great personas, and great help in installing.

One last look.

Heading to Madrid for the weekend.

In the hotel lobby at night in Madrid, with Tim Van Laere the new Leo Castelli.


At the book of Arco Madrid, Elke Segers and Goedele Bartholomeeusen from Tim Van Laere Gallery, Antwerp, best team ever!

Installation at Tim Van Laere’s booth at Arco Madrid.

What a gallery, what a team! Tim Van Laere Gallery, Antwerp, thanks for everything!

‘”In our relations with other people we mainly discuss and evaluate their character and behaviour. This is why I have withdrawn from nearly all so-called relations. This has made my old age rather lonely.” I wrote in my diary that night when she came to ask if my friend and admirer could pay me a visit the next day. I refused and told her to tell my friend that Tuesdays are not good to come by, because on Tuesdays I weep.’

Great Jonathan Meese and Kati Heck in the back.

Two friends and another guy.

Two friends in front of Kati Heck and a Gelatin.