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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.

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.

Neighbourhood life

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.

Art Exhibition reviews

Bringing Dada into the digital: Koenraad Dedobbeleer’s Kunststoff at WIELS

Bringing Dada into the digital: Koenraad Dedobbeleer’s Kunststoff at WIELS

Visual artist and researcher Koenraad Dedobbeleer's current exhibition at WIELS, Kunststoff - Gallery of Material Culture introduces 15 new works and 30 pieces made since 2003, turning the art centre into part gallery, part playground.

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.

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.

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.

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Rooftop sunshine in Mons, experimental soundwaves in Antwerp, and stunning Syrian energy in Ghent.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

10 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Slumber sessions in Brussels, exhibition openings in Antwerp, art book fairs in Ghent and label nights in Liege.

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 Do the right thing

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Exhibition openings galore in Brussels, back-to-back DJ sets in Antwerp and snapshot paintings in Liège.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

20 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Cold wave festivals in Sint-Niklaas, Pink noise in Antwerp and Christmas Galas in Brussels.

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19 things to do in Belgium this weekend

19 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Audiovisual performances in Antwerp, Architectural scale models in Ghent and release parties in Brussels.

Neighbourhood life Do the right thing

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Yussef Kamaal in Leuven, artist talks in Antwerp and Belgian rap showdowns in Brussels.

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 Area codes

Gallerist Harlan Levey on Brussels

Gallerist Harlan Levey on Brussels

"In the art world people compare it to Berlin, but its much more like NYC a couple of decades ago."

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15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

15 things to do in Belgium this weekend

Listening sessions in Brussels, nocturnal nights in Antwerp, rave revivals in Ghent and concerts all around. The weekend has landed.

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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.

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.

Neighbourhood life This is Belgium

14 gift ideas for Christmas

14 gift ideas for Christmas

A selection of gift ideas to make him, her, and everyone around you happy in this end of year season.

Art

Dirk Snauwaert on Stan Douglas

Dirk Snauwaert on Stan Douglas

Dirk Snauwaert talks to us about Stan Douglas' monumental exhibition at WIELS.

Art Exhibition reviews

5 book publishers not to miss at the WIELS Art Book Fair

5 book publishers not to miss at the WIELS Art Book Fair

Five independent book publishers to visit at this weekend's WIELS Art Book Fair.

Art Curator talks

Wim Clauwaert on WIELS’ Art Book Fair

Wim Clauwaert on WIELS’ Art Book Fair

We talk to WIELS' Art Book Fair organiser Wim Clauwaert about running the newly expanded and multi-discipline fair.

Neighbourhood life

Why The Word Magazine is free again

Why The Word Magazine is free again

A couple of words on why oh why we're back on the country's streets as a free magazine.

Art The art throwaway project

Behind the scenes at Un-Scene III

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

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.

Neighbourhood life Area codes

Area codes: Virginie Devillez’ Brussels

Area codes: Virginie Devillez’ Brussels

Curator and Middlemarch co-founder Virginie Devillez reveals her favourite neighbourhood spots.

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.

Art Curator talks

Curator talk: Devrim Bayar and Robert Heinecken

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 preview: Robert Heinecken at Wiels

Exhibition preview: Robert Heinecken at Wiels

A selection of some of the works on view at the Robert Heinecken exhibition which opens this Thursday at Wiels.