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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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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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Five reasons not to miss Nuits Sonores & European Lab Brussels 2018

Five reasons not to miss Nuits Sonores & European Lab Brussels 2018

With so much to cover, we distil five essential points to keep in mind for Nuits Sonores & European Lab Brussels’ second impressive feast on all things electronica.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
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 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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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.

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.

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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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s March Electronic Series

Five reasons not to miss BOZAR’s March Electronic Series

Carrying on the torch with their second BOZAR Electronic Series night of the year, we dissect five reasons to not miss out on the upcoming soirée this Saturday.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Critically-acclaimed rap in Liège, feline-inspired art in Brussels and creative carnivals in Charleroi. Go do the right thing.

Art Exhibition reviews
Five reasons to visit BOZAR’s Are You Series? 2017

Five reasons to visit BOZAR’s Are You Series? 2017

With only one day to go, we handpick five reasons to not miss this year's edition of Are You Series?, the Brussels-based festival celebrating all things international TV series.

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Happy faces in Ghent, the contemporary art renaissance in Brussels, and late-night shindigs in Antwerp. Go do the right thing.

Music The music throwaway project
Throw-away project: Jan Schulte

Throw-away project: Jan Schulte

We asked Jan Schulte aka Wolf Müller to capture his recent adventures to Jakarta and Kalimenta in Indonesia, and he sure delivered.

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

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Open-air beats in Ghent, darkroom amours in Antwerp, and a strong season for Brussel's contemporary art scene.

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Five reasons not to miss this year’s BOZAR Electronic Arts Festival

Five reasons not to miss this year’s BOZAR Electronic Arts Festival

Out of an already fine selection, we've hand-picked five of our not-to-be-missed events in prep for the opening night tomorrow Thursday.

Art Exhibition reviews
Five reasons not to miss Yves Klein’s monographic exhibition at BOZAR

Five reasons not to miss Yves Klein’s monographic exhibition at BOZAR

We dissect the quasi-retrospective in five essential points - don’t sleep.

Art Exhibition reviews
Five reasons to go to YO! Brussels Hip Hop Generation at Bozar this summer

Five reasons to go to YO! Brussels Hip Hop Generation at Bozar this summer

Five essential reasons why this summer's Bozar exhibition dedicated to Brussels' burgeoning hip hop culture is a must for your cultural calendar

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10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

A Chicago house legend in Charleroi, the next generation of innovators in Antwerp, and our Rebels release party in Brussels.

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

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend.

Queer power and play in Antwerp, touching photography in Liège, and democratising symposiums in Brussels.

Art Exhibition reviews
5 works by Pol Bury not to miss at BOZAR

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
15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Contemporary art marathons in Antwerp, live LP premieres in Brussels, and touching dance operas in Charleroi.

Neighbourhood life
Roeland Dudal on why a good city needs industry

Roeland Dudal on why a good city needs industry

Following Architecture Workroom's exhibition at BOZAR, we asked one of its co-founders to elaborate on the matter.

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20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Simple music festivals in Brussels, modular synth celebrations in Limburg and hip hop blowouts in Charleroi. Enough to forget about what just happened.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Poetic performances in Brussels, experimental electronica in Antwerp and organ wunderkind André Brasseur in Namur.

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

25 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Curated hip hop nights in Brussels, exhibition openings in Antwerp and publishing parties in Ghent.

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

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cinema specials, block parties, photography festivals, local hip hop and neighbourhood experiments.

Music Exclusive mixes
Exclusive mix 75: BEAF’s Pierre De Muelenaere

Exclusive mix 75: BEAF’s Pierre De Muelenaere

An introduction to the upcoming Bozar Electronic Arts Festival in the shape of an exclusive mix.

Music Favourite Belgian releases
The 12 favourite Belgian releases of Marc Jacobs (BEAF)

The 12 favourite Belgian releases of Marc Jacobs (BEAF)

Bozar Electronic Art Festival's co-curator Marc Jacobs selects 12 of his favourite Belgian releases ahead of the festival's upcoming edition.

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

12 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Exhibitions, concerts, club nights, artist walks and curator talks for you and yours.

Art Portfolio reports
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.

Neighbourhood life
Friends and family rocking our Pazop trucker caps

Friends and family rocking our Pazop trucker caps

Still got a few left, hit us up with your best proposal if you want one to be sent your way.

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium
15 last minute quirky summer stages ideas for kids

15 last minute quirky summer stages ideas for kids

A meatball-making camp? Beat-making sessions? Analog photography workshops? We've got you covered.

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

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Stripclub rap, rave culture exhibitions and end of year student shows. Oh, and we're throwing a party too.

Music The music throwaway project
Synths and headphone-wearing rabbits with hip hop parody act KZK

Synths and headphone-wearing rabbits with hip hop parody act KZK

Set to play at our release party at Bozar next Thursday, KZK gets in the mood in this mad disposable session.

Art Portfolio reports
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.

Art Curator talks
Pauline Hatzigeorgiou on Art On Paper

Pauline Hatzigeorgiou on Art On Paper

Art on Paper curator Pauline Hatzigeorgiou talks changing directions for the fair's fifth edition, taking place at Bozar.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
Sketchy art: Art on paper

Sketchy art: Art on paper

From 11th to 13th September Art on Paper presents twenty solo exhibitions with a focus on drawing in its many forms.

Art
YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Tania Nasielski

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.

Music
Our picks and tips of Belgian summer festivals

Our picks and tips of Belgian summer festivals

Picks and tips for a music friendly summer.

Art
YBAP Pre-selection jury: Martin Germann

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

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.

Art
YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Eva Wittocx

YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Eva Wittocx

Eva Wittocx gives us an insight on dossier-scrutinizing as this year's preselection jury member for the Young Belgian Art Prize.

Art
YBAP Pre-selection Jury: Florent Bex

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

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 Curator talks
Didier Vervaeren on The Belgians at BOZAR

Didier Vervaeren on The Belgians at BOZAR

With The Belgians, his recently-opened exhibition at Bozar, Didier Vervaeren lays out the ins and outs of this curatorial project.

Art Curator talks
Curator talk: Frits Gierstberg on Faces now

Curator talk: Frits Gierstberg on Faces now

We put a few questions to the curator of Bozar's recently opened group show of portrait photography, FACES NOW.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing
Best friends forever at Bozar

Best friends forever at Bozar

Pictures of a dinner we hosted to mark the opening of our exhibition, The Word presents The Belgian Six.

Neighbourhood life
Yes Philippe, Roland and Sergej, we fucked up

Yes Philippe, Roland and Sergej, we fucked up

What happened the day we realised we're not as perfect we thought we were...

Art
Artist Lisa Lapierre meets The Belgian Six

Artist Lisa Lapierre meets The Belgian Six

Artist Lisa Lapierre take a fresh and focused look at the works on show at our exhibition, The Word presents The Belgian Six.

Art
Five exhibitions to see during the Summer of Photography

Five exhibitions to see during the Summer of Photography

Five must-see exhibitions from this year's Summer of Photography, which opened yesterday in Brussels.

Neighbourhood life
Exhibition view: The Word presents The Belgian Six at Bozar

Exhibition view: The Word presents The Belgian Six at Bozar

A few exhibition views of our exhibition, The Word presents The Belgian Six, that opened in Brussels last night.

Art Exhibition reviews
Michaël Borremans at Bozar

Michaël Borremans at Bozar

Exhibition views of Bozar's hotly-anticipated Michaël Borremans quasi-retropspective, As sweet as it gets.

Neighbourhood life
The grey album release party

The grey album release party

Our new edition comes out this Friday, 1st June. We're celebrating with a party at Brussels' BOZAR Shop. Come, you might even get yourself one of our limited-edition tote bags.

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