10 things to do in Belgium this weekend Rooftop sunshine in Mons, experimental soundwaves in Antwerp, and stunning Syrian energy in Ghent.
Art Portfolio reports The pertinent eclecticism of Dieter Ravyts Young contemporary artist Dieter Ravyts talks us through his vivid portfolio, from starting points to inspirations.
Art Curator talks 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 Exhibition reviews 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.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 exhibitions not to miss at Antwerp Art Weekend Ready for its third edition to kick off, we hand-selected and compiled a list of 10 events and exhibitions not to miss at this year's Antwerp Art Weekend.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Group shows in Liège, roundtable debates in Antwerp, and MC battles in Brussels.
Art Studio visits 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 Brussels-based Bert Jacobs, Dusangneuf Osangsett 's new resident artist, talks perspectives, space and upcoming plans.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend Contemporary art marathons in Antwerp, live LP premieres in Brussels, and touching dance operas in Charleroi.
Art Curator talks 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 Lifting part of the veil on the Iranian-born, Brussels-based painter's practice.
Art Portfolio reports 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.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 14 things to do in Belgium this weekend Exhibition openings, improv' jazz nights, intimate screenings and the mother of all concerts at Vooruit in Ghent this Sunday.
Art Curator talks 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
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 15 things to do in Belgium this weekend B-boy battles in Charleroi, infinite flowers in Antwerp and democratic re-organisation in Ghent.
Art Studio visits Inside Tom Poelmans’ Berchem studio Step inside the Antwerp-based painter's tiny, light-flooded studio.
Art Portfolio reports “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 Studio visits Six spaces for emerging art in Antwerp Some of the diamond city's finest places for exciting art.
Art Portfolio reports 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."
Art Portfolio reports The scientific pop art of Alice Janne The Brussels artist on her archive-based practice, her local scene and her projects.
Art Portfolio reports The demystifying practice of artist Adriaan Verwee Were discuss local art scenes, childhood influences and precarious moments with the Ghent-based artist.
Art Portfolio reports 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.
Art Portfolio reports Artist Emmanuel Van Der Auwera’s cautionary tales A conversation with last year's Langui Prize winner.
Art Portfolio reports 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.
Neighbourhood life Pre-order the new and updated edition of This is Belgium All you need to know about the new and updated edition of our guidebook This is Belgium, now available as a pre-order.
Art Portfolio reports The intricate and intriguing work of Brussels-based artist Sanam Khatibi We talk interests, impulses and imbalances with the Iranian-born, Brussels-based artist.
Art The art throwaway project Crossing the Atlantic with Aline Bouvy The Brussels-based artist takes us from Anderlecht to NYC.
Art The art throwaway project Behind the scene at Xavier Mary’s Diesel project space Ruins and Renaults come together in this revealing documentary series shot by the contemporary Belgian artist.
Art The two artists currently in our residency house We talk with Rachel Gruitjers and Stef Renard as they settle into our residency house for the next three months.
Art Portfolio reports 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.
Art Portfolio reports 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.
Neighbourhood life Nine spaces for emerging art in Belgium The people and places promoting emerging art in Belgium today.
Art Studio visits Brussels-based artist Etienne Courtois’ studio space We take a look around Brussels-based artist Etienne Courtois' natural light-filled studio.
Art Studio visits Inside artist Tim Onderbeke’s Ghent studio We talk space, suitability and sunlight with the Ghent-based artist.
Art Ten Belgian galleries on Art Brussels We talk location location location with 10 Belgian galleries showing at Art Brussels.
Art Portfolio reports Antwerp-based artist Kasper De Vos Belgian emerging artist Kasper de Vos (1988) talks to us about his evolving oeuvre and art hungry moments.
Art Portfolio reports 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.
Art Curator talks Balls & Glory, a group show of nine emerging Belgian artists The show's five curators discuss initial intentions, selection process and how they decided on the exhibition's name.
Art Exhibition reviews Thomas Houseago at Xavier Hufkens With a solo show at Brussels' Xavier Hufkens Gallery, we take a look at the work of LA-based artist Thomas Houseago.
Art Portfolio reports Photographer Thomas Vandenberghe In an extended interview, the Ghent-based artist discusses photography as therapy.
Art Portfolio reports Artist Tine Guns The Ghent-based artist talks to us about her latest body of work.
Art Curator talks Curator Ils Huygens on artist Jasper Rigole Ils Huygens talks to us about artist Jasper Rigole's new exhibition, now on view at Hasselt's Z33.
Art Portfolio reports 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.
Art Curator talks M Museum’s Eva Wittocx on Sarah Morris Curator Eva Wittocx shares a word with us on British artist Sarah Morris and her work currently on display at Museum M in Leuven.
Art Portfolio reports Painter Frédéric Dumoulin Following the opening of his solo show at Island, artist Frédéric Dumoulin discusses his work, its starting points and influences.
Art Portfolio reports Clément Montagne We take a look at the work Clément Montagne created in the context of our residency project, Dusangneuf Osangsett.
Art Sarah Morris at Museum M Leuven Exhibiting at Museum M Leuven, Sarah Morris explores urban power structures with her abstract, bright and graphic paintings.
Neighbourhood life Michael Marson on Behind the Blinds Michael Marson talks to us about his new online fashion and photography platform, Behind the Blinds.
Art Dirk Snauwaert on Stan Douglas Dirk Snauwaert talks to us about Stan Douglas' monumental exhibition at WIELS.
Art Portfolio reports Photographer Michèle Matyn Michele's Matyn's elusive yet mesmerizing photographic work is featured in our soon to be released September edition.
Art 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 delves into the poetics of tactility in his recently opened exhibition at Z33.
Art YBAP Pre-selection jury: Martin Germann Another stellar addition to this years's YBAP pre-selection jury, Martin Germann contextualizes his contribution.
Art 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.
Neighbourhood life Area codes Kris Martin Kris Martin, Belgian based, internationally known, artist lays out his favorite homegrown addresses.
Art 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 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 The art throwaway project 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 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 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 opens up on curating Jef Geys' recent exhibit
Art Portfolio reports 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 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 Selected Instagram feeds for all the contemporary art world news you need.
Art The art throwaway project 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 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 Art collective Foressen take to Poppositions with one of our throwaway cameras.
Art Curator talks Wim Lambrecht on Tabula Rasa LUCA's Wim Lambrecht discussed curating his recent exhibition 'Tabula Rasa,' showing now at Dr. Guislain Museum
Art Portfolio reports 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 Exhibition reviews 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.
Neighbourhood life Cas-Co, a co-working space for artists Cas-co's art space and ateliers set a new standard for Leuven's burgeoning art scene.
Art 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 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.
Art 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 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 opens up to us about his provocative images and risking jail time.
Art Portfolio reports 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 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 Art critic Sam Steverlynck takes one of our office throwaway cameras over to Art Dubai to capture its ninth edition.
Neighbourhood life Area codes WIELS senior curator Zoë Gray We ask recently appointed Wiels's senior curator Zoë Gray about her favourite places in Brussels.
Art Portfolio reports 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 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 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 KASK graduate printmaker Stien Bekaert on first intentions, artistic expressions and interpretations.
Art 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
Neighbourhood life Area codes Area codes: Ingrid Deuss’ Antwerp We take a stroll through gallery owner Ingrid Deuss' Antwerp.
Art The art throwaway project 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 Curator talks Curator talk: Devrim Bayar on Le Musée des Erreurs WIELS curator Devrim Bayar talks about her latest show, Pierre Leguillon's Le Musée des Erreurs.
Art Exhibition reviews Gilbert Fastenaekens at Botanique We preview veteran Brussels-based photographer Gilbert Fastenaekens' retrospective at Botanique.
Neighbourhood life Area codes Area codes: Thierry and Sarah’s Antwerp Thierry Vandenbussche and photographer Sarah Van Marcke take us on a neighbourly walk around their Borgerhout.
Neighbourhood life Area codes Area codes: Jurgen Maelfeyt’s Ghent Set to open his own bookshop-come-gallery this Thursday, we ask APE's Jurgen Maeyfelt about his favourite Ghent hotspots.
Neighbourhood life Area codes Area codes: Virginie Devillez’ Brussels Curator and Middlemarch co-founder Virginie Devillez reveals her favourite neighbourhood spots.
Neighbourhood life Announcing our Brussels special With just under two weeks before going to print, pre-orders for our next edition are now open
Art Curator talks Curator talk: Devrim Bayar and Robert Heinecken We talk starting points and focus with Devrim Bayar, curator of Wiels' recently opened exhibition on Robert Heinecken.
Art Exhibition reviews Michaël Borremans at Bozar Exhibition views of Bozar's hotly-anticipated Michaël Borremans quasi-retropspective, As sweet as it gets.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing Six things to do this weekend Upper-crust erotica in Antwerp, historial reenactment in Ghent and group shows in Brussels.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium 15 spaces for photography in Belgium From Brussels' Contretype to Antwerp's FoMu, we’ve crisscrossed Belgium looking for the best spaces for photography.
Neighbourhood life This is Belgium 20 of the best spaces for emerging art in Belgium today We round-up 20 of the most exciting spaces for emerging art in Belgium today.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing Another show about promotion and advertising material Austrian-born graphic designer Stefan Seigmeister is at le Grand Hornu for a discourse on his commercial ventures..
Art Consummate Brussels collector Dimitri Jeurissen talks Art Brussels "Look at the art and not at the market. And build real relationships with the artists..."
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing 10 things to do during Art Brussels An artful selection of activities that includes everything from off-fairs to parties and openings.
Art Curator talks An interview with Poppositions founder Liv Vaisberg "We don’t just want to be the kind of off-fair that shows the artists who got rejected by the official one..."
Art Newly-installed Art Brussels director Katerina Gregos’ fresh start After 15 years, Brussels' seminal contemporary art fair gets a new director.
Art Interview: New York star curator Clarissa Dalrymple The celebrated New York art guru has been let loose on Xavier Hufkens Gallery where she reveals a very personal selection
Art Xavier Hufkens presents…Clarissa Dalrymple An exhibition curated by Clarissa Dalrymple, “the most aristocratic bohemian on New York's contemporary art scene”.
Art Documenta 13: an interview with fair director Chus Martinez Documenta, Kassel's 100 day contemporary art exhibition, is coming to a close. We speak to organiser Chus Martinez before the internationally renowned art gig disappears for another five years.
Art An interview with Belgian painting prodigy Rinus Van de Velde We sit down with Belgian artist Rinus Van de Velde to talk about his working process, living in a fake reality and why the world doesn’t really need art.
Neighbourhood life Do the right thing The weekend in London 21.06 Jack White goes solo, Eva Rothschild gets involved with school boys, Stephen Willats continues to deconstruct the role of art and The Mutant Disco crew throws a party with Bill Patrick. This is your London weekend.
Neighbourhood life Projet Digilence’s Emilie and Valentin Emilie Pischedda and Valentin Souquet are a duo in lots of ways: they are artists, lovers, parents and founders of Brussels-based art production hub Project Digilence.
Neighbourhood life Felicia Atkinson and Bartolomé Sanson In the fourth part of our series on illuminating couple-collaborators, we introduce multi-talents Felicia and Bartholomé whose pooled resources include books and records.