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Art Favourite Belgian movies

10 essential Belgian movie posters – Part 1

10 essential Belgian movie posters – Part 1

From the essential (C’est arrivé près de chez vous) to the graphic (Bullhead) and the tragic (La Merditude des Choses), we zoom in on the artwork that positioned these movies for longevity.

Art Exhibition reviews

Five reasons not to miss this year’s BOZAR Electronic Arts Festival

Five reasons not to miss this year’s BOZAR Electronic Arts Festival

Out of an already fine selection, we've hand-picked five of our not-to-be-missed events in prep for the opening night tomorrow Thursday.

Art Studio visits

Visiting Rinus Van de Velde’s larger-than-life Antwerp studio

Visiting Rinus Van de Velde’s larger-than-life Antwerp studio

We snoop around the Van de Velde's spacious Borgerhout studio filled with - perhaps unsurprisingly - plenty of light, concocted ideas and over-sized canvases.

Art The art throwaway project

Sam Steverlynck’s action shots at Nepal’s Kathmandu Triennale

Sam Steverlynck’s action shots at Nepal’s Kathmandu Triennale

Globetrotting art critic Sam Steverlynck brought back a collection of throwaway shots from his stint at Kathmandu Triennale earlier this spring.

Art Curator talks

MuHKA’s Bart De Baere on the contemporary art institution’s recent expansion

MuHKA’s Bart De Baere on the contemporary art institution’s recent expansion

We talk to Bart De Baere, MuHKA's director, about the institution's recent changes, choices and visions for the future.

Art Exhibition reviews

Five reasons not to miss Yves Klein’s monographic exhibition at BOZAR

Five reasons not to miss Yves Klein’s monographic exhibition at BOZAR

We dissect the quasi-retrospective in five essential points - don’t sleep.

Art Studio visits

Inside the hectic whirlwind studio of Gijs Milius

Inside the hectic whirlwind studio of Gijs Milius

A telling silhouette of one of the capital's most forward-thinking creators Gijs Milius in his natural habitat.

Art Portfolio reports

“I always liked a good story”: the new mythology of Kasper Bosmans

“I always liked a good story”: the new mythology of Kasper Bosmans

In a candid interview, the young Brussels-based artist discusses making drawing and wood sculptures from a very early age, the importance of context and why success is really such a stupid word.

Art Favourite Belgian movies

Revelatory film centre Cinea’s Bart Versteirt selects 8 Belgian movies

Revelatory film centre Cinea’s Bart Versteirt selects 8 Belgian movies

Cinea coordinator Bart Versteirt presents his favourite Belgian movies, from the early silent days to the end of the 20th Century.

Art Portfolio reports

Vulnerable clarity and delicate geometrics with Antwerp’s Frederic Geurts

Vulnerable clarity and delicate geometrics with Antwerp’s Frederic Geurts

From an inherent spatial awareness to a playful fascination with light, Frederic Geurts is no stranger when it comes to public art.

Art Exhibition reviews

Five reasons to go to YO! Brussels Hip Hop Generation at Bozar this summer

Five reasons to go to YO! Brussels Hip Hop Generation at Bozar this summer

Five essential reasons why this summer's Bozar exhibition dedicated to Brussels' burgeoning hip hop culture is a must for your cultural calendar

Art Studio visits

The inviting cave of wonders of Philippe Van Snick

The inviting cave of wonders of Philippe Van Snick

Airy, fresh snapshots of the distinguished artist's Brussels studio.

Art On-design

On aesthetics and trust with Specht Studio’s Stephanie Specht

On aesthetics and trust with Specht Studio’s Stephanie Specht

Vivid and vibrant aesthetics courtesy of the equally vivacious Antwerp-based Stephanie Specht.

Art Portfolio reports

Sum of its parts: The patchwork oeuvre of Ghent-based artist Kasper de Vos

Sum of its parts: The patchwork oeuvre of Ghent-based artist Kasper de Vos

High-brow sensibility on "low culture" moieties with Ghent-based Kasper de Vos.

Art Curator talks

The six sequences of ADAM’s collection, part 3: The Capsule, the Conquest of Space Takes Form

The six sequences of ADAM’s collection, part 3: The Capsule, the Conquest of Space Takes Form

Plastics during the Golden Sixties: from sci-fi memoribilia to Cold War décor.

Art Favourite Belgian movies

De Imagerie’s Anne Reijniers selects 5 Belgian movies

De Imagerie’s Anne Reijniers selects 5 Belgian movies

De Imagerie film collective member, and one half of its film festial Visite's curatorial duo Anne Reijniers shares her five most Favourite Belgian Movies.

Art Studio visits

Glimpsing into the private sanctuary of Arpaïs Du Bois

Glimpsing into the private sanctuary of Arpaïs Du Bois

Intimate portraits of the working habitat of the painter-drawer.

Art Portfolio reports

The pertinent eclecticism of Dieter Ravyts

The pertinent eclecticism of Dieter Ravyts

Young contemporary artist Dieter Ravyts talks us through his vivid portfolio, from starting points to inspirations.

Art On-design

Graphic design duo Atelier Brenda discuss studio dynamics

Graphic design duo Atelier Brenda discuss studio dynamics

We talk motivation, artistic integrity and getting your feet too close to the fire with graphic design duo Nana Esi and Sophie Keij of Atelier Brenda.

Art Exhibition reviews

5 works by Pol Bury not to miss at BOZAR

5 works by Pol Bury not to miss at BOZAR

With three weeks left to catch this extraordinary exhibition, we compile five works to prove why this show is definitely one not to miss.

Art Curator talks

Curator Eva Wittocx on Dirk Braeckman’s show for the Belgian Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennial

Curator Eva Wittocx on Dirk Braeckman’s show for the Belgian Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennial

A silent momentum amidst the busy Venice Biennial.

Art Studio visits

At home in Jorinde Krosenbrink’s studio

At home in Jorinde Krosenbrink’s studio

A space filled with movement, memories and inspiration.

Art Portfolio reports

The limitless world of artist Bert Jacobs

The limitless world of artist Bert Jacobs

Brussels-based Bert Jacobs, Dusangneuf Osangsett 's new resident artist, talks perspectives, space and upcoming plans.

Art Favourite Belgian movies

Night of the Experimental Film curator Sofie Verdoodt selects 7 Belgian movies

Night of the Experimental Film curator Sofie Verdoodt selects 7 Belgian movies

Art history lecturer and Ghent University's Film-Plateau coordinator Sofie Verdoodt is teaming up with Ghent-based label B.A.A.D.M. for the Night of the Experimental Film, and compiled us a selection of must-watch Belgian movies.

Art Curator talks

Construction and innovation at Hasselt’s Z33 House for Contemporary Art

Construction and innovation at Hasselt’s Z33 House for Contemporary Art

A candid interview with the institution's artistic director Jan Boelen on moving beyond the traditional exhibition program, heritage and future endeavors.

Art Studio visits

Step inside Sanam Khatibi’s back house studio

Step inside Sanam Khatibi’s back house studio

Lifting part of the veil on the Iranian-born, Brussels-based painter's practice.

Art Favourite Belgian movies

Film historian Wouter Hessels selects 11 Belgian movies

Film historian Wouter Hessels selects 11 Belgian movies

Contemporary gems and all-time cult favourites collide in film historian and RITCS cinema coordinator Wouter Hessels' selection of Belgian cinematic masterpieces.

Art

25 standout booths at Art Brussels

25 standout booths at Art Brussels

The team's top picks at this year's edition of Art Brussels.

Art Exhibition reviews

10 reasons to head to Independent art fair this weekend

10 reasons to head to Independent art fair this weekend

With contemporary art crowds flocking to Brussels from all over, we headed over to Independent art fair and came back with a little review of our afternoon spent walking through the venue's many halls.

Art Portfolio reports

The opaque realities of Simon Asencio’s “The Book of Rumours”

The opaque realities of Simon Asencio’s “The Book of Rumours”

The French artist reveals his newest book project, as part of his residency at Bureau des Réalités.

Art On-design

Ghent-based designer Corbin Mahieu talks trust and honest simplicity

Ghent-based designer Corbin Mahieu talks trust and honest simplicity

"As a designer, you don’t always have to create what your clients want to see."

Art Curator talks

The six sequences of ADAM’s collection, part 2: Plastics Utopia

The six sequences of ADAM’s collection, part 2: Plastics Utopia

"Plastic can accomplish all the transformations anyone might require of it."

Art The art throwaway project

Living like Belgian kings at Spain’s ARCOmadrid fair with Sam Steverlynck

Living like Belgian kings at Spain’s ARCOmadrid fair with Sam Steverlynck

Behind the scenes at ARCOmadrid art fair and its many parties, with appearances from our favourite local art players.

Art Portfolio reports

The cerebral work of artist Toon Fibbe

The cerebral work of artist Toon Fibbe

The Brussels-based artist talks us through his visions, aims and process when creating his powerfully poignant artwork.

Art Favourite Belgian movies

De Imagerie’s Eva Van Tongeren selects six Belgian movies

De Imagerie’s Eva Van Tongeren selects six Belgian movies

The experimental film-maker and film festival co-curator reveals six key Belgian cinema works.

Art Studio visits

Inside Michèle Matyn’s private sanctuary

Inside Michèle Matyn’s private sanctuary

Photographer Joke De Wilde headed to the Antwerp-based artist's atelier, delving deeper into the intricate mosaic that is Matyn's practice.

Art Curator talks

Passa Porta Festival director Ilke Froyen selects her favourite Belgian books

Passa Porta Festival director Ilke Froyen selects her favourite Belgian books

With the two-day festival kicking off today, director Ilke Froyen handpicks a selection of contemporary and lesser-known titles.

Art Curator talks

An intimate discussion with contemporary art space Netwerk’s two new artistic directors

An intimate discussion with contemporary art space Netwerk’s two new artistic directors

We talk ethos and implementation with the space's new artistic directors

Art Portfolio reports

The delicate mass of sculptor Rein Dufait

The delicate mass of sculptor Rein Dufait

We talk motives and aspirations with the Ostend-based artist.

Art Favourite Belgian movies

Documentary filmmaker Ira A. Goryainova selects 7 Belgian movies

Documentary filmmaker Ira A. Goryainova selects 7 Belgian movies

The emerging documentary filmmaker and recent RITCS graduate takes us through seven milestones in Belgium's cinematographic history.

Art Studio visits

Inside Tom Poelmans’ Berchem studio

Inside Tom Poelmans’ Berchem studio

Step inside the Antwerp-based painter's tiny, light-flooded studio.

Art Curator talks

Vizion, a new magazine capturing the country’s graffiti scene

Vizion, a new magazine capturing the country’s graffiti scene

An interview with the publisher of the 170-pages strong annual magazine whose first edition was released two weeks ago at Brussels' bombing mecca, Montana shop.

Art Favourite Belgian movies

Cinephile collective Sabzian selects 10 of its favourite Belgian movies

Cinephile collective Sabzian selects 10 of its favourite Belgian movies

Cinephile collective Sabzian takes on the daunting task of selecting its favourite Belgian movies.

Art Curator talks

The six sequences of ADAM’s collection, part 1: Pop Functionalism and Mass Production.

The six sequences of ADAM’s collection, part 1: Pop Functionalism and Mass Production.

In the first instalment of a six-part series, we take a detailed look at Brussels’ Art and Design Atomium Museum's Pop Functionalism and Mass Production movement.

Art Portfolio reports

“There is NO reason for things to be as they are.” The world according to Aline Bouvy

“There is NO reason for things to be as they are.” The world according to Aline Bouvy

Ask us, the world needs more Aline Bouvy’s.

Art The art throwaway project

Familiar faces at the opening of Emmanuel Van Der Auwera’s exhibition, now on show at Brussels’ Harlan Levey Projects.

Familiar faces at the opening of Emmanuel Van Der Auwera’s exhibition, now on show at Brussels’ Harlan Levey Projects.

The disposable antics of Emmanuel Van Der Auwera's opening night at Brussels-based gallery Harlan Levey Projects.

Art Portfolio reports

Into the wild: three years alongside photographer Alec Soth

Into the wild: three years alongside photographer Alec Soth

With 'Gathered Leaves', Soth's comprehensive solo exhibition opening today at FOMU in Antwerp, we delved into our archives - all the way back to 2011 - when we featured directors Laure Flammarion and Arnaud Uyttenhove's extensive journey through the US alongside Soth himself.

Art Studio visits

Inside Nadia Naveau’s Antwerp studio

Inside Nadia Naveau’s Antwerp studio

In a new series of studio visits, photographer Joke De Wilde headed to the Antwerp-based artist's spacious, light-flooded Antwerp studio to capture and document the inner workings of her practice.

Art Favourite Belgian movies

Ben Van Alboom selects 10 Belgian cult classics

Ben Van Alboom selects 10 Belgian cult classics

Quintessential Belgian feature films courtesy of De Morgen's chief of culture

Art Exhibition reviews

Novelty Ltd., or how two artists play on the dichotomy between fiction and reality.

Novelty Ltd., or how two artists play on the dichotomy between fiction and reality.

An in-depth discussion with the two artists currently on show at Hermès' Brussels exhibition space La Verrière.

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