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Nine spaces for emerging art in Belgium

Nine spaces for emerging art in Belgium

The people and places promoting emerging art in Belgium today.

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Brussels-based artist Etienne Courtois’ studio space

Brussels-based artist Etienne Courtois’ studio space

We take a look around Brussels-based artist Etienne Courtois' natural light-filled studio.

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Inside artist Tim Onderbeke’s Ghent studio

Inside artist Tim Onderbeke’s Ghent studio

We talk space, suitability and sunlight with the Ghent-based artist.

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Thank god for contemporary art, thank god for Brussels

Thank god for contemporary art, thank god for Brussels

A tribute to the art fairs, institutions, galleries, non-profits and private collectors who make Brussels the best place on the planet for contemporary art.

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“It could have happened in Bruges” – Robert Devriendt’s disposable ways

“It could have happened in Bruges” – Robert Devriendt’s disposable ways

The Belgian Primitive takes us for a ride in a short-lived series full of the usual dose of double-entendre.

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Behind-the-scenes at Cabinet d’Amis

Behind-the-scenes at Cabinet d’Amis

We take an inside look at Cabinet d’Amis, the Jan Hoet tribute exhibition that runs alongside Art Brussels.

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Thank god for Poppositions

Thank god for Poppositions

The fifth edition of the fair that isn't a fair reinforced its necessity for Brussels.

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14 works and walls to see at Art Brussels 2016

14 works and walls to see at Art Brussels 2016

A fair of human proportions, a renewed sense of purpose and natural (yes, natural!) light. A brief review of a few hours spent walking the aisles at Art Brussels this morning.

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Three Belgian galleries on Independent

Three Belgian galleries on Independent

Belgian galleries talk hopes and expectations for the inaugural Brussels edition of the New York-based fair.

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Ten Belgian galleries on Art Brussels

Ten Belgian galleries on Art Brussels

We talk location location location with 10 Belgian galleries showing at Art Brussels.

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The people, places and projects of Kasper de Vos

The people, places and projects of Kasper de Vos

Belgian artist Kasper de Vos captures day-to-day inspirations with a throw away camera.

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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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Katerina Gregos on Cabinet d’Amis, an exhibition of Jan Hoet’s private collection

Katerina Gregos on Cabinet d’Amis, an exhibition of Jan Hoet’s private collection

We sit down with the Art Brussels curator to talk about the Jan Hoet show that runs alongside the fair.

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A few days in the life of Independent co-director Liv Vaisberg

A few days in the life of Independent co-director Liv Vaisberg

Across the Atlantic for fairs, fun and familiar faces.

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MIMA’s Raphel Cruyt on opening a new museum

MIMA’s Raphel Cruyt on opening a new museum

The co-founder of MIMA discusses the young museum's location, its bottoms up approach and its name.

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Rodolphe Janssen’s favourite addresses in Brussels

Rodolphe Janssen’s favourite addresses in Brussels

Gallery owner Rodolphe Janssens shuffles out a list of his top Brussels addresses for food, shops, art, and promenades.

Art The art throwaway project
Behind-the-scenes at SMAK with Rinus Van de Velde

Behind-the-scenes at SMAK with Rinus Van de Velde

23 disposable photographs taken by the current darling of Belgian contemporary art Rinus Van de Velde.

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Independent directors Liv Vaisberg and Olivier Pesret on the fair’s debut edition

Independent directors Liv Vaisberg and Olivier Pesret on the fair’s debut edition

We talked natural fits, comparisons and excitements.

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Estate of the art (Part 1): Rainer Judd on her father, Amercian minimalist Donald Judd

Estate of the art (Part 1): Rainer Judd on her father, Amercian minimalist Donald Judd

In part one of a four-part series of conversations on artists' estates, Rainer Judd reflects on her father's monumental undertaking.

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Estate of the art (Part 2): Bernard Ruiz Picasso on his grandfather’s rich legacy

Estate of the art (Part 2): Bernard Ruiz Picasso on his grandfather’s rich legacy

In part two of a four-part series on artist estates, we delve into the Picasso machinery with grandson Ruiz Bernard.

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Estate of the art (Part 3): Stella Lohaus on father Bernd Lohaus’ legacy

Estate of the art (Part 3): Stella Lohaus on father Bernd Lohaus’ legacy

In part three of a four-part series on artists' estates, Stella Lohaus discusses the family affair of handling her father's oeuvre.

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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.

Art Portfolio reports
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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Estate of the art (Part 4) – Joel Vandercam on Cobra pioneer Serge Vandercam

Estate of the art (Part 4) – Joel Vandercam on Cobra pioneer Serge Vandercam

Part four of a four-part series on artists and the legacy they leave to their children.

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A few days in the life of artist Adelheid De Witte

A few days in the life of artist Adelheid De Witte

Studio spaces, private collections and artist friends all come together in the Ghent-based artist's disposable moments.

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