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Belgium building

Discussing iconic Belgian architecture with urban planners, architects, writers and curators.

Do the right thing

Weekly listings of exhibitions, concerts, openings, parties and events to do over the weekend.

Area codes

Local heroes reveal their favourite neighbourhood hotspots and hangouts – from bars and bookshops to restaurants and galleries.

This is Belgium

The best Belgian-only art, food, photography, music, travel, architecture and neighbourhood tips from the magazine’s team of editors.

hub heroes

We team up with hub.brussels, Brussels’ Business Support Agency, and shine a light on 50 of the Region’s start-up success stories driving the capital city’s economic landscape forward. From the eco-conscious manufacturer to the technology-enabled post-production imprint, our 50-strong selection of portraits and interviews plays testament to the Region’s dense and dynamic culture of entrepreneurship.

The Brussels Bike Hundred

We’re teaming up with Bike for Brussels to put together a 100-strong selection of local heroes shaping the city each in their own way. From designers and DJs to performers and publishers, these are the creatives riding Brussels forward.

The Mechelen Hundred

Nestled between Brussels and Antwerp, Mechelen has often been overshadowed by its larger neighbours. Yet teaming up with the City of Mechelen, our line-up of 100 of the city’s most prominent people, places and projects proves the extent of its potential. From artists and creatives to critical thinkers and fighters, these are the powerhouses driving Mechelen forward one step at a time.

The House Hundred

We’re teaming up with Bulldog to select 100 essential people, places and projects in Belgian house music. From producers and DJs to record labels and festivals, these are the forces driving the homegrown house scene forward, one BPM at a time.

The Leuven Hundreds

We’ve joined forces with Leuven to highlight 100 local people, places and projects that contribute towards making the city what it is today. From artists and architects to producers and professors, these are the driving forces powering Leuven forward one ingenious initiative at a time.

The Antwerp Hundreds

We've teamed up with This is Antwerp to bring you The Antwerp Hundreds, a 100-strong selection of local movers and shakers setting the tone for the neighbourhood of tomorrow.

Art

On-design

An in-depth look at the work of Belgian design studios, published monthly.

Favourite Belgian movies

Selections of essential Belgian movies handpicked by artistic directors, curators and all-round cinema connoisseurs.

Curator talks

Intimate conversations with curators dissecting the ambitions, intentions and narratives of their recently opened exhibitions.

Exhibition reviews

Visual documentaries of recently opened contemporary art exhibitions in Belgium.

Portfolio reports

Reviewing the practice of Belgium-based artists through in-depth looks at their recent works.

Studio visits

Exploring the environments and artistic spaces of some of the country’s foremost contemporary artists.

The art throwaway project

Insights into the lives of local contemporary art movers and shakers through our office Quicksnaps.

Music

Exclusive mixes

Hour-long mixes recorded by the crème de la crème of Belgian DJs and producers exclusively for us.

Favourite Belgian releases

Selections of essential Belgian tracks handpicked by local tastemakers, from DJs and producers to record label heads and record store clerks.

The music throwaway project

Backstage antics, tour tales and onstage adventures with some of the country’s most exciting musical talents captured with our office Quicksnaps.

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Dirk Snauwaert on Stan Douglas

Dirk Snauwaert on Stan Douglas

Dirk Snauwaert talks to us about Stan Douglas' monumental exhibition at WIELS.

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My nominee: Sylvain Willenz

My nominee: Sylvain Willenz

Wrapping up our interview series, Sylvain Willenz gives us his choice for a Belgian emerging design talent.

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My three nominees: Xavier Lust

My three nominees: Xavier Lust

Read the interviews with three talented designers Xavier Lust has his eye one.

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My Nominee: Muller Van Severen

My Nominee: Muller Van Severen

An interview with book designer Sven Beirnaerts, Muller Van Severen's nominee for a rising talent to look out for.

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My three nominees: Jean-François d’Or

My three nominees: Jean-François d’Or

François d’Or selects Judicael Cornu, Damien Gernay and Frederique Ficheroulle as the three emerging designers to be recognized.

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My three nominees: Marina Bautier

My three nominees: Marina Bautier

We interviewed Marina Bautier's selection of up-and-coming designers to keep an eye on.

Art Exhibition reviews
5 book publishers not to miss at the WIELS Art Book Fair

5 book publishers not to miss at the WIELS Art Book Fair

Five independent book publishers to visit at this weekend's WIELS Art Book Fair.

Art Curator talks
Wim Clauwaert on WIELS’ Art Book Fair

Wim Clauwaert on WIELS’ Art Book Fair

We talk to WIELS' Art Book Fair organiser Wim Clauwaert about running the newly expanded and multi-discipline fair.

Art Curator talks
Pauline Hatzigeorgiou on Art On Paper

Pauline Hatzigeorgiou on Art On Paper

Art on Paper curator Pauline Hatzigeorgiou talks changing directions for the fair's fifth edition, taking place at Bozar.

Art Portfolio reports
Photographer Michèle Matyn

Photographer Michèle Matyn

Michele's Matyn's elusive yet mesmerizing photographic work is featured in our soon to be released September edition.

Art The art throwaway project
Hana Miletic

Hana Miletic

YBAP nominee Hana Miletic takes one of our throwaway cameras on a tour of Belgium, through Bozar, past Molenbeek and into Ghent.

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YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Tania Nasielski

YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Tania Nasielski

Concluding the YBAP pre-selection jury talks, Tania Nasielski from 105Besme expands on the diversity of this years portfolios.

Art Curator talks
Freek Lomme at Z33

Freek Lomme at Z33

Freek Lomme delves into the poetics of tactility in his recently opened exhibition at Z33.

Art
YBAP Pre-selection jury: Martin Germann

YBAP Pre-selection jury: Martin Germann

Another stellar addition to this years's YBAP pre-selection jury, Martin Germann contextualizes his contribution.

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YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Marie-Noelle Dailly and Benoit Dusart

YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Marie-Noelle Dailly and Benoit Dusart

Benoit Dussart and Marie-Noelle Dailly from Incise team up for this year's YBAP as pre-selection jury members.

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YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Eva Wittocx

YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Eva Wittocx

Eva Wittocx gives us an insight on dossier-scrutinizing as this year's preselection jury member for the Young Belgian Art Prize.

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YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Florent Bex

YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Florent Bex

Flor Bex leaves us a couple of words on contributing to the selection of finalists of this year's Young Belgian Art Prize.

Art Portfolio reports
Hannelore Van Dijck

Hannelore Van Dijck

To mark her nomination for this year's Young Belgian Art Prize, we take a close look at Hannelore Van Dijck's recent works.

Art Curator talks
Didier Vervaeren on The Belgians at BOZAR

Didier Vervaeren on The Belgians at BOZAR

With The Belgians, his recently-opened exhibition at Bozar, Didier Vervaeren lays out the ins and outs of this curatorial project.

Art The art throwaway project
Behind the scenes at Un-Scene III

Behind the scenes at Un-Scene III

We ask assistant curator Marwann Frikach to capture the set-up phase of Wiels' Un-Scene III, which opened to the public last week.

Art Exhibition reviews
Un-Scene III at Wiels

Un-Scene III at Wiels

Thirteen talents, Belgian born or based, are exhibited at WIELS's recent and third edition of Un-Scene. Here are the highlights.

Art Exhibition reviews
Etienne Courtois

Etienne Courtois

We catch up with artist Etienne Courtois a few days after his exhibition opening in Brussels.

Art Curator talks
SMAK’s Iris Paschalidis on Jef Geys

SMAK’s Iris Paschalidis on Jef Geys

SMAK's Iris Paschalidis opens up on curating Jef Geys' recent exhibit

Art Portfolio reports
Grégory Decock

Grégory Decock

We talked to Grégory Decock to celebrate his 10 years of providing fun on the street-signs of Brussels.

Art The art throwaway project
The Venice Biennial

The Venice Biennial

La Grande Dame of art biennials might be seen as a tat dated but it is still the most important art event in the world.

Art
7 Belgian contemporary art world insiders to follow on Instagram

7 Belgian contemporary art world insiders to follow on Instagram

Selected Instagram feeds for all the contemporary art world news you need.

Art The art throwaway project
Art Brussels artistic director Katerina Gregos

Art Brussels artistic director Katerina Gregos

What Art Brussels looks like through the eyes of its artistic director, Katerina Gregos.

Art Portfolio reports
Stephanie De Smet’s Inside green

Stephanie De Smet’s Inside green

Photographer Stephanie De Smet, Instagram's #insidegreen queen, reveals the ins and outs behind her iconic series.

Art The art throwaway project
Foreseen at Poppositions

Foreseen at Poppositions

Art collective Foressen take to Poppositions with one of our throwaway cameras.

Art Curator talks
Wim Lambrecht on Tabula Rasa

Wim Lambrecht on Tabula Rasa

LUCA's Wim Lambrecht discussed curating his recent exhibition 'Tabula Rasa,' showing now at Dr. Guislain Museum

Art The art throwaway project
David Widart’s 23 days in Los Angeles

David Widart’s 23 days in Los Angeles

Belgian photographer David Widart's 26 rolls shot over 23 days in Los Angeles.

Art Exhibition reviews
Pass. A group show deep in the Flemish Ardennes.

Pass. A group show deep in the Flemish Ardennes.

We take a stroll through a monumental group show set within the bare landscapes of Belgium's Flemish Ardennes.

Art Portfolio reports
Photographer Griet Van de Velde

Photographer Griet Van de Velde

We talk to photographer Griet Van de Velde about her artistic practice and the two men instrumental to her visual narrative.

Art The art throwaway project
Sam Steverlynck

Sam Steverlynck

Three days in the life of Belgian art critic Sam Steverlynck.

Art The art throwaway project
17 post-its and 17 gallerists

17 post-its and 17 gallerists

Les bulles by Albert Baronian (Albert Baronian) Warm by Anne-Claudie Coric (Daniel Templon) Silence by Roger Szmulewicz (Gallery51) innit! by Jerome Jacobs (Aeroplastics) Fresh by Antoine Ferrand (Almine Rech) Diversification by Greta Meert and Frédéric Mariën (Greta Meert) Brussels! by Louis Philippe Van Eeckhoutte, Wim Peeters and Marie Denkens (Office Baroque) First time by Sofie […]

Art
A night at Art Brussels

A night at Art Brussels

We take a midnight march through Art Brussels, enjoying unobstructed views of some of the best contemporary art in the world.

Art
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50 photographs from Art Brussels

Here's our pick of 50 photographs from this year's edition of Art Brussels, which closes today at 20h00.

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Belgian gallerists on Art Brussels

Belgian gallerists on Art Brussels

20 Belgian gallerists talk Brussels, its art fair and what to do in the capital city before leaving.

Art
15 galleries to visit at Art Brussels

15 galleries to visit at Art Brussels

We've toured the halls to handpick the 15 galleries to visit during Art Brussels. We've also added six concerts to the mix.

Art Portfolio reports
Ren Hang

Ren Hang

Ren Hang opens up to us about his provocative images and risking jail time.

Art Portfolio reports
Adelheid De Witte

Adelheid De Witte

Artist Adelheide de Witte on her latest series of painting, Guest rooms, that she'll be showing in her Gent studio this weekend.

Art Portfolio reports
Eliza Sys’s Los Angeles

Eliza Sys’s Los Angeles

We catch up with an old family member who's now based out in LA capturing its streets.

Art The art throwaway project
Delirious Dubai

Delirious Dubai

Art critic Sam Steverlynck takes one of our office throwaway cameras over to Art Dubai to capture its ninth edition.

Art Portfolio reports
KASK graduate photographer Pauline Miko

KASK graduate photographer Pauline Miko

With her first Brussels solo show opening tomorrow, young Belgian photographer Pauline Miko talks memory, medium and mentors.

Art Curator talks
44 Gallery’s Luc Rabaey on Collage & Photography

44 Gallery’s Luc Rabaey on Collage & Photography

We discuss Gallery 44's recently-opened show Collage & Photography with its founder Luc Rabaey

Art Curator talks
M Museum’s Eva Wittocx on Peter Buggenhout

M Museum’s Eva Wittocx on Peter Buggenhout

We talk to M Museum's senior curator Eva Wittocx about her exhibition of Belgian contemporary artist Peter Buggenhout's work.

Art Portfolio reports
Stien Bekaert’s fragile found footage collages

Stien Bekaert’s fragile found footage collages

KASK graduate printmaker Stien Bekaert on first intentions, artistic expressions and interpretations.

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Belgian photographer Lara Gasparotto at Berlin’s Kromus + Zink gallery

Belgian photographer Lara Gasparotto at Berlin’s Kromus + Zink gallery

With her solo show in Berlin opening on Friday, we catch up with Belgian photographer Lara Gasparotto

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The rum diaries: Belgian artists in Cuba

The rum diaries: Belgian artists in Cuba

An ambitious group show uniting some of Belgium's foremost contemporary artists has just opened in Cuba. And we were there too.

Art Portfolio reports
Den Eeveertig

Den Eeveertig

Straight out of our latest edition, Joke De Wilde's photographic journey alongside Belgium's E40.

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