We all know the not-so-secret recipe for Belgian fries: we double fry. But do you know where we serve them? At one of the many frietkots found on main highways and town squares (reportedly over 5000 in our little country). These traditional fries shops are slowly disappearing from the street view due to strict food regulations and urban planning. Luckily we have the paintings of Gillis Houben to remember us of the strange beauty of a patched up van alongside the road. Read the rest of this entry »
13
May
2013
May
2013
Frietkot Painting
3
Dec
2012
Dec
2012
I Love Belgium interviews Athos Burez
From super models (check our last interview with Belgian hottie Cesar Casier) to photography, is only a small step. The I Love Belgium team met young photographer Athos Burez in the Ghent party scene a few years ago and even than there was something special about him. He has a master in fine arts and a master in photography. In his photography, he combines elements from both disciplines to give an imaginary twist to seemingly mundane daily life scenes. Read the rest of this entry »
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Apr
2012
Apr
2012
Stephan Balleux
Intriguing artist Stephan Balleux caught our eye with the exhibition ‘Sui Generis’. His dark and surreal work gets under your skin. Why? The paintings really seem to come alive. His combination of different media like photography and painting make you forget that what you see isn’t real. Read the rest of this entry »
