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

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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.

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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.

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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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Art Portfolio reports
“My practice is one of astonishment that consists in opening images up.” How the work of Benoît Platéus makes you see what you weren’t supposed to

“My practice is one of astonishment that consists in opening images up.” How the work of Benoît Platéus makes you see what you weren’t supposed to

We speak to Benoît Platéus about his versatile artistic practice, the role accidents and imperfections play in his work and his laser-like focus on the myriads of possibilities inherent in imagery.

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“Timing is of utmost importance as it carries a lot of power when it comes to delivering content.” On Inga Huld Hákonardóttir and Yann Leguay’s dynamic and interdisciplinary dialogue

“Timing is of utmost importance as it carries a lot of power when it comes to delivering content.” On Inga Huld Hákonardóttir and Yann Leguay’s dynamic and interdisciplinary dialogue

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. Closing off this series is the Again the Sunset duo Inga Huld Hákonardóttir and Yann Leguay.

Art Portfolio reports
“Being successful starts by getting appreciated.” SMENT’s design-language and thoughtful experimentation

“Being successful starts by getting appreciated.” SMENT’s design-language and thoughtful experimentation

We turn our eye to COLLECTIBLE's Young Designers showcase, which includes three young Belgian designers. Next up is the Brusseleer duo SMENT who discuss their their first and latest project GESTALT.

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2F4F on a new era of blending sound and visual

2F4F on a new era of blending sound and visual

In light of Brussels-based audio-visual label 2F4F’s recently-launched residency for The Word Radio, we sit down with the 2F4F duo to discuss going against the preconceived codes of both the music industry and the contemporary art scene.

Art Portfolio reports
“The only thing our audience should be busy with is the shaking of their legs.” Bombataz’s solid contribution to the Belgian funk jazz scene

“The only thing our audience should be busy with is the shaking of their legs.” Bombataz’s solid contribution to the Belgian funk jazz scene

In anticipation of this year's BOUGE B, we speak to some of the talented dancers and performers showcasing at this year's Club Edition. Next up in this series is Bombataz, sharing their love for improv jazz sessions.

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The Word x Canon present Nightshift

The Word x Canon present Nightshift

To mark the recent launch of Canon’s EOS R System camera, we tasked photographer Eva Donckers with capturing the full-blown, dark-tinted beauty of Brussels nightlife in one straight night with a subtle, sharp and uncompromising eye.

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From New York to Brussels: How Independent added a much-needed touch of substance to the local art fair landscape

From New York to Brussels: How Independent added a much-needed touch of substance to the local art fair landscape

We sit down with Independent Brussels' co-founders Elizabeth Dee and Laura Mitterrand at the Vanderborght venue ahead of the 2018 edition, to talk early beginnings in New York and why Brussels was next in line.

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

USB runways in Brussels, transcendent art in Antwerp and poetic cinematography in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

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Clean air and concrete: A look into Bureau Bas Smets

Clean air and concrete: A look into Bureau Bas Smets

In this second installment of a brand new series enquiring some of the country's most innovative architecture firms, we sit down with Bas Smets to discuss the versatility of the new Madou-based workspace to his latest projects, as the office is celebrating their 10-year anniversary. 

Art Portfolio reports
“I write images.” Writer and artist Simon Johannin on his latest publication and upcoming part in Après la pluie

“I write images.” Writer and artist Simon Johannin on his latest publication and upcoming part in Après la pluie

Simon Johannin (1993) is back in Brussels to present his latest publication book, cowritten with his partner Capucine Johannin, as well as to inaugurate the month-long group exhibition at C12, Aprés la pluie.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Birthday celebrations in Brussels, A4 print mania in Liège and upbeat tempos in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

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“The watch is for everyone. I wanted to create one that didn’t box you into specific style.” DVTCH NORRIS’ custom-made Swatch.

“The watch is for everyone. I wanted to create one that didn’t box you into specific style.” DVTCH NORRIS’ custom-made Swatch.

We teamed up with Swatch and asked hip-hop prodigy DVTCH NORRIS to handpick his favourite canvas, create his signature watch and tell the story behind it.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Grand openings in Ghent, silent statues in Antwerp and triple visual trouble in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

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Colour me Belgium: A visual reportage of Belgian diasporas

Colour me Belgium: A visual reportage of Belgian diasporas

We tasked recent photographic recruit Max Meyer with scanning the country’s streets in search for the most obvious sign of import-export love.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Heartwarming inaugurations in Brussels, psychadelics at large in Mechelen and poetic shadows in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
“I’ve never taken the reality of my body for granted.” The urgent, skeleton gestures and intimate tragicomedies of Brussels-based artist Julien Meert

“I’ve never taken the reality of my body for granted.” The urgent, skeleton gestures and intimate tragicomedies of Brussels-based artist Julien Meert

Julien Meert discusses memories of painting landscapes in the Dutch countryside with his father and how his works threads the fine line between what the art world deems valid, and what it doesn't.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Club openings in Antwerp, all-nighters in Hasselt and local heroes in Brussels. Start the new year's right and go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
“My work is like poetry, or a living dream.” The morphing magic of François Curlet’s artworks

“My work is like poetry, or a living dream.” The morphing magic of François Curlet’s artworks

François Curlet discusses his artistic thought process, Duchampian influences and hopes for an upcoming film in lieu of his first ever major monographic show Crésus & Crusoé at MAC's.

Art Portfolio reports
“It’s about wonder and interaction.” The sunrays and playful practice of art duo Répondeur Automatik

“It’s about wonder and interaction.” The sunrays and playful practice of art duo Répondeur Automatik

Répondeur Automatik's current show Dr. Sun might add some light to your dark winter woes, or act instead as a minimalist sculpture.

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Class of ’18 – Part III

Class of ’18 – Part III

From smart festivals to double entendre videos, this is the final batch of our 25 most prominent figures and collectives shaking things up in Belgium this year.

Music
“I try to keep away from the Internet and social media as much as possible.” Composer John Gilbert Colman on the recent reissue of his little-known, nearly disregarded Belgian theater score

“I try to keep away from the Internet and social media as much as possible.” Composer John Gilbert Colman on the recent reissue of his little-known, nearly disregarded Belgian theater score

Enigmatic and elusive Antwerp-born composer John Gilbert Colman's reminiscence over Daedelus, from composing its pop-musique concrète soundtrack to witnessing 45 children perform through lack of inhibition.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Museum reopenings in Tervuren, synth-pop delights in Ghent and heartwearming heat in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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Class of ’18 – Part II

Class of ’18 – Part II

From political riffs to guerilla activists, this is the second batch of our 25 most prominent figures and collectives shaking things up in Belgium this year.

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Class of ’18 – Part I

Class of ’18 – Part I

From queer love to underground snapshots, this is the first batch of our 25 most prominent figures and collectives shaking things up in Belgium this year.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

All-night warehouse shindigs in Ghent, sex-positive thoughts in Brussels and birthday parties in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

Art Exhibition reviews
Haseeb Ahmed’s The Wind Egg: The beautiful and bizarre intersections of art and science

Haseeb Ahmed’s The Wind Egg: The beautiful and bizarre intersections of art and science

Aiming to blend together myth, aeronautics and technology, Haseeb Ahmed's latest show at M HKA lies in the realms of art, science or somewhere in between.

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Message on a Post-it

Message on a Post-it

A declaration of love, anger and hope on the square-shaped medium of Post-its.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Apocalyptic theatre in Liège, post-truth experiments in Brussels and seaside paper art in Ostend. Go do the right thing.

Music
Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s 4th Stream

Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s 4th Stream

We dissect BOZAR's new mini-festival 4th Stream's healthy and robust line-up into five things not to miss. See you there.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Simple sonic love in Brussels, synth-pop delights in Antwerp and young friends in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

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A work-in-progress: The challenges ahead for Europe

A work-in-progress: The challenges ahead for Europe

What are the challenges lying ahead for Europe and how can we solve them?

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Festival fun in Brussels, basement parties in Ghent and radical acoustics in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Art Exhibition reviews
Margarita Maximova at Beursschouwburg: Parodied personalities and the limits of language

Margarita Maximova at Beursschouwburg: Parodied personalities and the limits of language

Beursschouwburg opened it’s new space to the public at the start of September with Belgo-Russian artist Margarita Maximova’s first solo show, incorporating modes of thought about poetry, satire and performativity.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Dark corners in Brussels, festival walks through Namur and thoughtful art in Antwerp. With an extra day to spare, go do the right thing.

Art
Five reasons to go see La Monnaie’s From the House of the Dead

Five reasons to go see La Monnaie’s From the House of the Dead

The last ever work of early 20th century Czech composer Leoš Janáček comes to the stage at La Monnaie this November. Here are our five reasons to go and see From the House of the Dead.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Literary festivals in Charleroi, pre-emptive moves in Mechelen, and The Word Radio takeovers in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

All-nighters in Liège, piping hot new talents in Antwerp and our very own protest soirée at The Word. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
How Philippe Braquenier’s work exemplifies Europe’s juxtaposing contrasts

How Philippe Braquenier’s work exemplifies Europe’s juxtaposing contrasts

As Eurotopie's resident photographer, we shoot Philippe Braquenier several questions on being tasked with documenting the European Quarter, from its present state to future possibilities.

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A new European narrative: Traumnovelle, the Brussels-based architectural collective drawing on fiction to kick Europe into action

A new European narrative: Traumnovelle, the Brussels-based architectural collective drawing on fiction to kick Europe into action

As Traumnovelle’s first financed and selected project for the 16th Venice Biennale of Architecture’s Belgian Pavilion, Eurotopie serves as a call to arms, arousing the sleepy citizens of Europe into a politically committed and engaged population.

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Berlin is coming

Berlin is coming

Taste.brussels brings a Berlin touch to the capital, refreshing the already vibrant Dansaert area with a breath of fresh Kreuzberg air.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Brewerie takeovers in offices in Brussels, red carpet treatments in Ghent and abstract expressionism in Deurle. Go do the right thing.

Art Exhibition reviews
Kanal’s Identity and Alterity: A film noir journey through essential gender-bending visuals

Kanal’s Identity and Alterity: A film noir journey through essential gender-bending visuals

Downtown Kanal's latest large-scale exhibition showcases a variety of photography and film, on representations of gender, the self, domesticity and refugees.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Family and friends in Oudenaarde, critical design in Liège and The Word Radio takeovers in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

Art Curator talks
“A masterclass in global art gallery practice.” Elizabeth Dee and Vincent Honoré on Independent Brussels 2018 breaking the art fair mould with performance

“A masterclass in global art gallery practice.” Elizabeth Dee and Vincent Honoré on Independent Brussels 2018 breaking the art fair mould with performance

Ever challenging preconceived notions of art fair and its market rationales, founder Elizabeth Ann Dee and independent curator Vincent Honoré discuss the evolution of the art world, the power of performance and the brighter side of curation ahead of this year's Independent Brussels.

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The night we turned ten

The night we turned ten

Photographs from last week's birthday bash at C12.

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25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Non-stop revitalisation in Leuven, visual disobedience in Charleroi and The Word Radio takeovers in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
“A tragicomic sense permeates throughout.” Teresa Cos’ binary deconstructions and ritual auditories

“A tragicomic sense permeates throughout.” Teresa Cos’ binary deconstructions and ritual auditories

Formerly a resident artist at WIELS, Teresa Cos will be unveiling her latest exhibition The Measure of Disorder at Argos this Saturday. If you're a film lover, then you're in for a treat.

Art On-design
“Our intention is to bring back materiality to this digital world of ours.” La Gadoue’s eco-responsible and thoughtful designs

“Our intention is to bring back materiality to this digital world of ours.” La Gadoue’s eco-responsible and thoughtful designs

Design September is launching #ikkoopbelgisch/#jachetebelge for the very first time, and help you get to grips with the unlimited talent on show, we’ve gathered together three of the brightest young things that would be foolish to miss. Ending the mini-series is La Gadoue, set to showcase at Mofelito Paperito.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Timeless jazz in Brussels, collective social justice in Antwerp and three-by-threes in Liège. Go do the right thing.

Art On-design
“I’m not really made to fit the general mould.” Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte on breaking away from the conventional with honest Belgian design

“I’m not really made to fit the general mould.” Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte on breaking away from the conventional with honest Belgian design

Design September is launching #ikkoopbelgisch/#jachetebelge for the very first time, and help you get to grips with the unlimited talent on show, we’ve gathered together three of the brightest young things that would be foolish to miss. Continuing the mini-series is Pierre-Emmanuel Vandeputte, set to showcase at Filippa K.

Art
Five reasons not to miss La Monnaie’s 2018-19 season

Five reasons not to miss La Monnaie’s 2018-19 season

This season, La Monnaie will have a schedule jam-packed with incredible shows that are sure to tickle everyone’s fancy, so we’ve curated a rundown of the crème de la crème to help you take your pick for their upcoming season.

Art On-design
“Hinges, joints and knots are fundamental to my work.” Bram Kerkhofs on modernising functional furniture

“Hinges, joints and knots are fundamental to my work.” Bram Kerkhofs on modernising functional furniture

Design September is launching #ikkoopbelgisch/#jachetebelge for the very first time, ando help you get to grips with the unlimited talent on show, we’ve gathered together three of the brightest young things that would be foolish to miss. Kickstarting the mini-series is Bram Kerkhofs, set to showcase at Ditto.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Futuristic curation in Ghent, contemporary theatre in a seed factory in Mechelen and sonic art in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Music
“Music has the power to influence people’s mood, just as fashion does.” How Hermès aims to strengthen the bond between silk and music

“Music has the power to influence people’s mood, just as fashion does.” How Hermès aims to strengthen the bond between silk and music

The Word Radio recently collaborated with Hermès for their 10-day pop up record store Silk Mix. We put a few questions to Christophe Goineau, creative director of men’s silk at Hermès, and Thierry Planelle, the man behind the men’s ready-to-wear runway soundtracks to talk about fashion’s lasting love affair with music.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Grand re-openings in Brussels, gritty performance art in Antwerp and artistic adventures in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

Art
15 reasons to visit Brussels’ Art & History Museum

15 reasons to visit Brussels’ Art & History Museum

We distilled the often overlooked gem of an institution that is the Art & History Museum into 15 essential points.

Art Portfolio reports
“A fascination for city structures.” How sculptor Elias Cafmeyer turns reality into fictional and alienating situations

“A fascination for city structures.” How sculptor Elias Cafmeyer turns reality into fictional and alienating situations

Various art forms will be explored, boundaries will be crossed and the unexpected is to be expected as Belgian artists and creatives from further abroad will showcase new and existing works in the framework of Bekegem's PLAN B art festival. We've selected five artists and projects you cannot miss, following up with Antwerp-based sculptor Elias Cafmeyer.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

New locations in Ghent, remedies for the soul in Brussels and a power plant party in Zwevegem. Go do the right thing.

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Home-field advantage

Home-field advantage

An Etterbeekois since the age of five, editor-in-chief Nicholas Lewis and in-house photographers Miles Fischler and Thomas Ost roam the streets of Etterbeek, the village-within-a-village.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Engaging film festivals in Antwerp, underdog festivals in Ghent, and our very own rooftop radio reception in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Local loves in Leuven, manuscripts unveiled in Knokke, and nocturnal museum fever in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
“Only time will tell how I’ll fit in.” Ugo Woatzi on bridging the corporal, spatial and sexual

“Only time will tell how I’ll fit in.” Ugo Woatzi on bridging the corporal, spatial and sexual

As part of BOZAR's Somewhere In Between, the group exhibition Fremdkörper brings together various voices to explore the elusive boundaries between physical corporalities and abstract identities. For the occasion, we've invited five participating artists to showcase their works, rounding off with French photographer Ugo Woatzi.

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Distribution points to pick up a copy of The Word Magazine

Distribution points to pick up a copy of The Word Magazine

We drop off copies at our key distribution points below, so make sure to find the closest one to you to grab your own.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Trio treats in Brussels, acidic rhythms in Zerkegem and national holiday shenanigans in Leuven. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
Goeun Choi aka Chego’s patchwork elements and punchy confessions

Goeun Choi aka Chego’s patchwork elements and punchy confessions

As part of BOZAR's Somewhere In Between, the group exhibition Fremdkörper brings together various voices to explore the elusive boundaries between physical corporalities and abstract identities. For the occasion, we've invited five participating artists to showcase their works, including Goeun Choi aka Chego.

Art Exhibition reviews
Five reasons to visit BOZAR’s RESIST!

Five reasons to visit BOZAR’s RESIST!

BOZAR has launched its second major summer exhibition RESIST! - unmissable, but if you need more convincing, here are five reasons why you should go.

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Memorable confusion in Antwerp, painted models in Brussels and yearly festivities in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
Immersion into the unknown: Marijke De Roover’s DIY visual activism

Immersion into the unknown: Marijke De Roover’s DIY visual activism

As part of BOZAR's Somewhere In Between, the group exhibition Fremdkörper brings together various voices to explore the elusive boundaries between physical corporalities and abstract identities. For the occasion, we've invited five participating artists to showcase their works, among them Marijke de Roover.

Art Exhibition reviews
Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s Somewhere In Between

Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s Somewhere In Between

To make navigating through BOZAR's expansive Somewhere in Between exhibition easier, we've hand-picked five reasons why you simply cannot miss this.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Occupation rhetorics in Brussels, homecoming celebrations in Antwerp and sonic innovation in Liège. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
Different normalities: How Jean-Samuel N’Sengi accepted and freed himself through art

Different normalities: How Jean-Samuel N’Sengi accepted and freed himself through art

As part of BOZAR's Somewhere In Between, the group exhibition Fremdkörper brings together various voices to explore the elusive boundaries between physical corporalities and abstract identities. For the occasion, we've invited five participating artists to showcase their works, carrying on with Jean-Samuel N'Sengi.

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51N4E: The architecture practice using Brussels as a testing ground for future change

51N4E: The architecture practice using Brussels as a testing ground for future change

We sat down with Brussels-based architectural practice 51N4E's co-founding partner Freek Persyn to talk about their growing influential role, the necessity of a bottom-up approach to city planning and how Brussels is the best playground an architect could currently hope for.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

International showcases in Ostend, journal structures in Ghent and accidental music at our very own The Word Radio. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
Reflecting on the in-between: Megan-Leigh Heilig on understanding “reality”

Reflecting on the in-between: Megan-Leigh Heilig on understanding “reality”

As part of BOZAR's Somewhere In Between, the group exhibition Fremdkörper brings together various voices to explore the elusive boundaries between physical corporalities and abstract identities. For the occasion, we've invited five participating artists to showcase their works, starting with filmmaker Megan-Leigh Heilig.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Love for azure in Ostend, dinner-and-show in Antwerp and Swedish grand sculptures in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

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Cycling really should break free from the “leisure” category

Cycling really should break free from the “leisure” category

In the final installment of our collaborative series with Bike for Brussels, we speak to the CEO of a leading insurer as well as a contemporary artist to discuss both the strengths and weaknesses of Brussels’ bicycle infrastructure.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Boat party in Ghent, photography's emerging forces in Antwerp and newcomers in Liège. Go do the right thing.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Erotica in Ghent, breaks galore in Brussels, and sharp words in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Old meets new in Antwerp, sonic dreams in Mechelen and our very own The Word Radio and Hermès Silk Mix in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

Art Portfolio reports
Plant sounds and travel logs: Romain Scaillet’s mixed-medium artistic approach

Plant sounds and travel logs: Romain Scaillet’s mixed-medium artistic approach

From photography to drawings, short film to music production, we took the chance to get some insights into Romain Scaillet's work by posing a couple of questions.

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Five reasons to go see La Monnaie’s Bluebeard’s Castle & The Miraculous Mandarin

Five reasons to go see La Monnaie’s Bluebeard’s Castle & The Miraculous Mandarin

Renowned for Béla Bartók's gothic magnificence, we select five reasons why La Monnaie's next double-bill productions are unmissable.

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25-to-life: Part 5 of Centrale for Contemporary Art’s essentials

25-to-life: Part 5 of Centrale for Contemporary Art’s essentials

We distill the ambitious Centrale for Contemporary Art in 25 essentials, rounding it off with Part 5.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Shadiest reads in Ghent, birthday celebrations in Liège and Antwerp Art Weekend. Go do the right thing.

Music
Mais ouais! The baffling story of the Brussels-based label, unheard of to local audiences save for the enlightened few, that went on to release some of the most daring electronic music to be found

Mais ouais! The baffling story of the Brussels-based label, unheard of to local audiences save for the enlightened few, that went on to release some of the most daring electronic music to be found

In a rare interview, we talk name changes, music industry strife and record fetishism with the famously media-wary Frederic Mergam of WéMè record label.

Art Portfolio reports
Translating conversations into photographs: Hadrien Duré’s search for great stories behind local people

Translating conversations into photographs: Hadrien Duré’s search for great stories behind local people

We posed Hadrien Duré a couple of questions about keeping the camera rolling outside of the boxing ring, travelling all over the Mediterranean and keeping everyone on their toes.

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21 things to do in Belgium this weekend

21 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Dripping decadence in Antwerp, calculated chaos in Leuven and bumping beats in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

Neighbourhood life
Pictures of our recent The Word Radio presents All That Jazz party

Pictures of our recent The Word Radio presents All That Jazz party

A selection of pictures from our recent The Word Radio presents All That Jazz: a full day of radio shows, DJ sets and live concerts.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Psychedelic beats in Brussels, underground garage in Hasselt and revolutionary creatives in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

Music
Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s Jazztivism

Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s Jazztivism

Renowned for its all-encompassing and innovative approach to jazz, we select five reasons why BOZAR’s Jazztivism is one to be noted.

Art Portfolio reports
“I was respected in Charleroi because no other girl had the balls to do what I had done.” Sarah Lowie’s vivid new realism

“I was respected in Charleroi because no other girl had the balls to do what I had done.” Sarah Lowie’s vivid new realism

We put a few last-minute questions to emerging photographer Sarah Lowie in a Whatsapp conversation as stern and sincere as her artistic narrative.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Jazz spectacular in Liège, friendships in Antwerp and grand reveals in Brussels. Go do the right thing.

Art
On the streets of Belgium, Part 4: Thomas Ost

On the streets of Belgium, Part 4: Thomas Ost

The Word Magazine and Fujifilm have partnered up, and we sent our own in-house photographer Thomas Ost to capture our streets for the occasion.

Music
All that jazz: Part 2 of Brussels’ jazz scene

All that jazz: Part 2 of Brussels’ jazz scene

To mark International Jazz Day and The Word Radio's All That Jazz party on Monday 30th April, we’ve teamed up with Jazz.Brussels and handpicked 11 essential figures in Brussels jazz today.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cut-throat rhythms in Antwerp, solitary bliss in Leuven, and our very own bank holiday jazz jam. Go do the right thing.

Music
All that jazz: Part 1 of Brussels’ jazz scene

All that jazz: Part 1 of Brussels’ jazz scene

To mark International Jazz Day and The Word Radio's All That Jazz party on Monday 30th April, we’ve teamed up with Jazz.Brussels and handpicked 11 essential figures in Brussels jazz today.

Neighbourhood life
“I have my own way of doing things.” How the uncompromisingly cerebral direction of Zones Sensibles is paying off

“I have my own way of doing things.” How the uncompromisingly cerebral direction of Zones Sensibles is paying off

In an extended interview, Zones Sensibles founder Alexandre Laumonier discusses the publishing house’s commitment to editorial design, working exclusively with local suppliers and why he finds it interesting to correlate the geographical provenance of sales with voting numbers in recent French elections.

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30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

30 things to do in Belgium this weekend

A special edition dedicated to Brussels' contemporary art week of the year, and of course, various not-to-be-missed opportunities throughout the country to shake the week off. Go do the right thing.

Art
25-to-life: Part 4 of Centrale for Contemporary Art’s essentials

25-to-life: Part 4 of Centrale for Contemporary Art’s essentials

We distill the ambitious Centrale for Contemporary Art in 25 essentials, carrying on the five-part series with Part 4.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cultural cannibalism in Antwerp, tangible femininity in Brussels and sweaty grooves in Mechelen. Go do the right thing.

Neighbourhood life
Teachings that stood the test of time

Teachings that stood the test of time

In this nostalgia-tinged trip down memory lane, we ask an entrepreneuring curator in Antwerp, the director of a non-profit in Liège as well as an editor-in-chief and art director in Brussels to look back on a teacher that left a mark.

Art Exhibition reviews
Five reasons to go see La Monnaie’s Lohengrin

Five reasons to go see La Monnaie’s Lohengrin

We select five reasons why La Monnaie's next month-long production Lohengrin is one to be noted.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Masculinity under fire in Brussels, celestial mixes in Ghent and world-class frames in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Art
Rhythm is a dancer: Brussels-based contemporary dance school P.A.R.T.S.

Rhythm is a dancer: Brussels-based contemporary dance school P.A.R.T.S.

How exactly does the internationally acclaimed dance school P.A.R.T.S. manage to churn out future talent after future talent in such a diminutive and unassuming manner?

Neighbourhood life
The Belgian Breakfast Club

The Belgian Breakfast Club

In-house photographer Thomas Ost criss-crossed the country far and wide, visiting various different secondary schools in a bid to capture the generations of tomorrow.

Art Curator talks
Ballon Rouge Collective curator Evelyn Simons on collective speculation

Ballon Rouge Collective curator Evelyn Simons on collective speculation

We put a few questions to Brussels-based curator Evelyn Simons on her current exhibition with Philip Janssens, about being at the forefront of an international movement, and why they needed a thousand tulips.

Art
25-to-life: Part 3 of Centrale for Contemporary Art’s essentials

25-to-life: Part 3 of Centrale for Contemporary Art’s essentials

We distill the ambitious Centrale for Contemporary Art in 25 essentials, continuing on the five-part series with Part 3.

Art
25-to-life: Part 2 of Centrale for Contemporary Art’s essentials

25-to-life: Part 2 of Centrale for Contemporary Art’s essentials

We distill the ambitious Centrale for Contemporary Art in 25 essentials, carrying on the five-part series with Part 2.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Demonic decadence in Gaasbeek, immortalised taboos in Brussels and jungle designs in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Tail-wagging jazz in Leuven, revelatory spoken word in Brussels and intimate portraits in Ghent. Go do the right thing.

Music
“We want to keep shedding light on unknown things, on music people tend to forget even exists.” How Sub Rosa sifts through the chaos of experimental electronic music

“We want to keep shedding light on unknown things, on music people tend to forget even exists.” How Sub Rosa sifts through the chaos of experimental electronic music

An extended interview with Guy-Marc Hinant, co-founder of near-mythical record label Sub Rosa, talking everything from the imprint's first release to achieving unity in production and why seven is the label's lucky number.

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