“It can be satisfying to intervene in the respectable order of geometry, of settings, of faces and to imagine that we can thereby tickle Gravity”. This quote by legendary artist Pol Bury, doesn’t only capture the essence of his artworks but also reflects on the beauty of his jewellery. The first time Pol designed and made pieces of jewellery was back in 1968, until his death in 2005 he regularly designed these small treasures. Read the rest of this entry »
5
Sep
2012
Sep
2012
Bury’s Beauty
28
Apr
2012
Apr
2012
The Black Horse
How do you transform a former brewery into a housing unit for artist? You just have a look at the example of the Hallemans brewery in Brussels which was conceptualised by architecture office L’Escaut! Their key elements were openness and visual presence, elements which translated into a remarkable small tower and the use of several footbridges. Read the rest of this entry »
4
Mar
2012
Mar
2012
The Shadow Master
Put linguistic games and the intelligent use of light together and you end up with the work of artist Fred Eerdekens. He mastered the art of twisting and turning materials in such a way that they directly communicate an idea towards the spectator. Read the rest of this entry »
9
Jun
2011
Jun
2011
Francis Alÿs – Fabiola
Newsweek counted Belgian artist Francis Alÿs into their top 10 contemporary artists list. Quite surprising, knowing that the list includes names such as Damien Hirst, Jeff Koons and Jeff Wall. So how did Belgian-born but Mexico based artist deserve that spot? Departing from everyday situations, Alÿs adds an unexpected poetic touch to his works of art. Works who are mostly socially engaged, but at the same time have a light-footed humoristic absurdity which may remind U of the Belgian surrealists. The I Love Belgium selected a less well known artwork called Fabiola (yes, just like our former Queen) to showcase Alÿs approach. Read the rest of this entry »
25
Aug
2010
Aug
2010
Achraf Amiri
Illustrations are hot! You can’t flip open a fashion magazine without seeing aquarelles of catwalk silhouettes or articles illustrated with artsy drawings. Sometimes they’re just nice. You look at them and you think “mmm, that’s a nice drawing”. But then you also have drawings that really evoke certain emotions. They make you smile or they make you sad. They make you raise an eyebrow or they fill you with disgust. Read the rest of this entry »
18
Jan
2010
Jan
2010
Jean-Baptiste Biche is strutting his stuff
Brussels based multi-disciplinary artist Jean-Baptiste Biche cannot be pigeonholed. Graphic designer, party promoter, performance artist,… you name it. He did it all. His latest projects includes the artwork for Belgian artist An Pierlé newest album (www.white-velvet.com), a series of prints for Belgian fashion brand Sandrina Fasoli (www.sandrinafasoli.com) and performances in Brussels, Geneva and more cities to be announced. This guy is one to be watched…
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18
Jan
2010
Jan
2010
Frida Kahlo y su mundo at BOZAR
The Brussels Centre for Fine Arts BOZAR is continuously proving it is an art hotspot. Newest exhibtion is again one not be missed: Frida Kahlo y su mundo, showing the works of Mexico’s most famous painter who lived a very turbulent life. A tragic bus accident at just 17 led to a series of operations throughout her life, at a time when medicine was just feeling its way. She had several miscarriages and a passionate marriage with Diego Rivera, the great painter of the Revolution. 19 paintings, an etching, six drawings, and a number of photographs bear witness to her brilliant contribution to the symbolist and surrealist movements. Frida Kahlo y su mundo – 16/01-18/04 www.bozar.be
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