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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The delicate mass of sculptor Rein Dufait

The delicate mass of sculptor Rein Dufait

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

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“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.

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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.

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The drama in Robert Devriendt’s oeuvre

The drama in Robert Devriendt’s oeuvre

"Perhaps there is too much of a reality I cannot project my feelings onto, so I have to use my imagination."

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The scientific pop art of Alice Janne

The scientific pop art of Alice Janne

The Brussels artist on her archive-based practice, her local scene and her projects.

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The demystifying practice of artist Adriaan Verwee

The demystifying practice of artist Adriaan Verwee

Were discuss local art scenes, childhood influences and precarious moments with the Ghent-based artist.

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Photographer Frederik Vercruysse’s aesthetic abstraction

Photographer Frederik Vercruysse’s aesthetic abstraction

We talk early influences, interests and aesthetic abstraction with the Antwerp-based artist.

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The instinctive practice of artist Amina Saadi

The instinctive practice of artist Amina Saadi

Daily observations and a intrinsic, instinctive curiosity suggest a narrative steeped in "something more 'real', something more current."

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Highway hero Xavier Mary

Highway hero Xavier Mary

The Liège-born artist's powerful poetry for the motorised age, that celebrates the country’s automotive obsession in all its glory.

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Artist Emmanuel Van Der Auwera’s cautionary tales

Artist Emmanuel Van Der Auwera’s cautionary tales

A conversation with last year's Langui Prize winner.

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Artist Haseeb Ahmed’s tunnel tricks

Artist Haseeb Ahmed’s tunnel tricks

The Zurich and Brussels-based artist on the stimulating yet exhausting aspects of life as an artist in Belgium today.

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Photographer Peter De Bruyne’s analog grains

Photographer Peter De Bruyne’s analog grains

We talk breaking rules with the Belgium-based photographer.

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The turf and textures of Caroline Le Méhauté

The turf and textures of Caroline Le Méhauté

With both subliminal and subtle undertones, the work of artist Caroline Le Méhauté exists within the realm of space and matter.

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Darkrooms and drawing pens with artist Marie Cloquet

Darkrooms and drawing pens with artist Marie Cloquet

We sit down with the Ghent-based artist to talk rejection and reinvention.

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The truth-telling tales of artist Stef Renard

The truth-telling tales of artist Stef Renard

With his three-month residency at Dusangneuf Osangsett coming to an end, we talk ideas and ideals with the Limburg-born and based artist.

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The intricate and intriguing work of Brussels-based artist Sanam Khatibi

The intricate and intriguing work of Brussels-based artist Sanam Khatibi

We talk interests, impulses and imbalances with the Iranian-born, Brussels-based artist.

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The staged world of Ghent-based artist Rachel Gruijters

The staged world of Ghent-based artist Rachel Gruijters

We talk intentions and influences with the Ghent-based artist currently completing a three-month stay at our residency for emerging Belgian artists.

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Brussels-based photographer Aglaia Konrad’s bricks and mortar

Brussels-based photographer Aglaia Konrad’s bricks and mortar

The Brussels-based photographer guides us through her reading of (urban) decision-making at different levels.

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Chalk talk with artist Bart Lodewijks

Chalk talk with artist Bart Lodewijks

The Dutch-born artist on overcoming social norms, public artworks and building bridges between people.

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Sarah Lowie’s intimate photographs of Charleroi’s Madil City Gang

Sarah Lowie’s intimate photographs of Charleroi’s Madil City Gang

The young photographer captures the daily doings of Charleroi's Madil City Gang with a fragile yet fervent focus.

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Painting propaganda: The work of artist Sergio De Beukelaer

Painting propaganda: The work of artist Sergio De Beukelaer

With a solo exhibition of his work opening this Friday at Plus One Gallery, we take a closer look at the work of Belgian artist Sergio De Beukelaer.

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Teenage angst: Artist Lisa Lapierre’s three-month stay at our residency project

Teenage angst: Artist Lisa Lapierre’s three-month stay at our residency project

Wit a final presentation of her most recent work opening this Thursday, we take a closer look at the world of the Brussels-based artist.

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Antwerp-based photographer Eva Donckers’ tourist trap

Antwerp-based photographer Eva Donckers’ tourist trap

The Masters student in photography talks mass tourism, the ownership of images and infiltrating a group of tourists in Yosemite

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Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 4)

Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 4)

Part 4 of our selection of seven Belgian-based artists to keep your eyes on.

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Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 3)

Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 3)

Part 3 of our selection of seven Belgian-based artists to keep your eyes on.

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Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 2)

Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 2)

Part 2 of our selection of seven Belgian-based artists to keep your eyes on

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Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 1)

Seven Belgian-based artists to keep on your radar (Part 1)

Part 1 of our selection of seven Belgium-based artists to keep an eye on.

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15 Belgian artist talks (Part 1/3)

15 Belgian artist talks (Part 1/3)

To kickstart our month of April's special art coverage, we revisit a series of 15 intimate interviews with 15 Belgian artists.

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The drawings, and friends, of Gijs Milius

The drawings, and friends, of Gijs Milius

Gijs Milius draws uncanny portraits of friends he discusses his work with.

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Antwerp-based artist Kasper De Vos

Antwerp-based artist Kasper De Vos

Belgian emerging artist Kasper de Vos (1988) talks to us about his evolving oeuvre and art hungry moments.

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The vivid paintings of Brussels-based artist Alejandra Hernandez

The vivid paintings of Brussels-based artist Alejandra Hernandez

Colombian-born artist Alejandra Hernandez talks to us about her striking recent series Keep My Treasures Where I Can See Them.

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Digging deep for lost treasures

Digging deep for lost treasures

With an exhibition of his monumental found footage collection opening at Brussels' Sorry we're Closed gallery in Brussels tomorrow, we sit down with collector Thierry Struvay to talk about his life-long passion for flea market finds.

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The paintings of Ghent-based artist Adelheid de Witte

The paintings of Ghent-based artist Adelheid de Witte

We re-publish the artist's most recent portfolio of works, that initially ran in our November-December edition.

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Photographer Thomas Vandenberghe

Photographer Thomas Vandenberghe

In an extended interview, the Ghent-based artist discusses photography as therapy.

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Artist Tine Guns

Artist Tine Guns

The Ghent-based artist talks to us about her latest body of work.

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Looking through the cracks

Looking through the cracks

Our November-December edition's cover story, shot by photographer David Widart, with unpublished photography.

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Photographer Sébastien Van Malleghem

Photographer Sébastien Van Malleghem

Photographer Sébastien Van Malleghem (1986) is this year's recipient of the Bozar Nikon-Monography Series Award for his reportage PRISONS.

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Artist and curator Lieven Segers

Artist and curator Lieven Segers

Antwerp-based artist Lieven Segers (1975) on his curated exhibition Pom' Po Pon Po Pon Pon Pom Pon at Middelheim Museum and his solo show The Joke Is On Me at Base Alpha.

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Painter Frédéric Dumoulin

Painter Frédéric Dumoulin

Following the opening of his solo show at Island, artist Frédéric Dumoulin discusses his work, its starting points and influences.

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Clément Montagne

Clément Montagne

We take a look at the work Clément Montagne created in the context of our residency project, Dusangneuf Osangsett.

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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.

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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.

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Grégory Decock

Grégory Decock

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

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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.

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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.

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