Tag: The Export Edition

Art

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.

Music

“The label is our baby, the festival the monster.” The unlikely story of the Belgian expatriate behind Nyege Nyege, one of the most forward-thinking labels and festivals in the realms of outsider African music

“The label is our baby, the festival the monster.” The unlikely story of the Belgian expatriate behind Nyege Nyege, one of the most forward-thinking labels and festivals in the realms of outsider African music

Music contributor Jeff Lemaire goes back and forth with co-founder Derek Debru on everything from the genesis of Nyege Nyege and the politics of artist mobility to the contrasts between African and European nightlife.

Neighbourhood life

All-in-ones: The slashers reinventing the work-life balance

All-in-ones: The slashers reinventing the work-life balance

Continuing our collaborative series with Rémy Martin, we meet up with an editor-turned-freelancer and an organiser of all sorts.

Art Studio visits

Inside the studio of Antwerp-based artist Nel Aerts

Inside the studio of Antwerp-based artist Nel Aerts

We capture Nel Aerts in the serenity of her studio space, amongst pieces that you may be able to catch at M HKA's current group exhibition Salon de Peinture.

Neighbourhood life

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.

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.

Neighbourhood life

Pictures from The Word Radio presents A Day of Percussive Expression

Pictures from The Word Radio presents A Day of Percussive Expression

Here's a selection of photos from The Word Radio presents A Day of Percussive Expression.

Music

“I try to not reproduce what I’ve already done in the past, even if that’s easier said than done.” Cabasa on his versatile production technique

“I try to not reproduce what I’ve already done in the past, even if that’s easier said than done.” Cabasa on his versatile production technique

We speak to prolific London-based producer Cabasa about everything from childhood memories of junglist relatives in Namur to venturing for the bright lights of London.

Neighbourhood life

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.

Neighbourhood life

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.