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Author Myriam Leroy has come up with a very interesting way of dealing with cyberbullying. It involves getting one's artist friends together and doing a show.
The show is at the politically engaged that's what x said Gallery in the Marolles.
Rébecca Prosper, co-director explains how it works.
https://thatswhatxsaid.com/en/
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Changemakers, a new exhibition at the Parlamentarium deals with the various approaches and strategies used by contemporary art to address social and political issues that concern European citizens. The selection of pieces from the European Parliament’s Contemporary Art Collection focuses on artists whose respective careers attest to a certain attitude of rebellion against political and social situations that could limit or threaten freedom of thought and expression.
Curator Oscar Muñoz Sanchez gives us the details.
Through 16 February 2025 (Brussels)
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L'Ouvroir is a social workplace that provides jobs for people with disabilities. When the Bourse (the old stock exchange building) was restored l'Ouvroir saved almost 6 cubic meters of solid oak flooring from the building and brought together artists and those with disabilities to create new functional or decorative objects. They will be on display (and for sale) this week. Director Damien Logghe gives us the details.
29 November to 8 December 2024
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The 2025 edition of the Brussels Cultural Hotlist 100 Guide is out and publisher Guy de Bellefroid tells us about some of the over 20,000 events taking place in Brussels in 2025.
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Sang Hoon Degeimbre, one of the most celebrated contemporary Belgian chefs, whose starred and acclaimed restaurant l'Air du Temps has reached a top position in general esteem, has opened a new restaurant, in Brussels this time, at the newly restored Gare Maritime at Tour & Taxis. It's called Correspondance in a nod to its travel location and is conceived as a combination of a bistro and a brasserie. We spoke with San Degeimbre opening night and he explained his concept.
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Two 19th century mansions on the Boulevard Marnix have been restored and renovated and joined together to create what they are calling the smallest grand luxury hotel. Architect Julie Scandolo tells us what meticulous work was necessary to modernise the structures while preserving and restoring the original elements.
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The 2024 flower carpet is the stuff of memories but in case you missed it here's Océane Cornille, this year's carpet designer, to tell us how, as a street artist , she took on the task of designing a flower carpet, a very different medium. Her carpet was also the first to use dahlias rather than begonias and that affected her design as well.
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The Design Museum Brussels is holding two concurrent exhibitions on women in design. One, in conjunction with the Vitra Design Museum is entitled Here We Are! Women in design, 1900 - Today and the other one is Untold Stories - Designers femmes en Belgique 1880-1980.
Curators Nina Steinmüller and Katerina Serulus tell us what to expect.
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There's a new way to go out to dinner in Brussels. It's called Emile à la Dalle (Emile is Hungry) and it involves changing restaurants for each course and not knowing each destination until you are on your way. Co-founder Thierry d'Otreppe tells us how it works.
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In a career that spanned eight decades. American photographer Elliott Erwitt created a body of work that includes many genres. Elliot Erwitt A Retrosective is currently on view at the Grand' Place. This is a must see exhibition and, since dogs were an important part of his work, to celebrate World Animal Day on October 4th, visitors will be able to enjoy the show with their dogs (signing up beforehand required).
Exhibition director Isabel Benoit describes the event for us.
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Jules François Crahay is a forgotten genius of XXth century fashion who was known as the Belgian Christian Dior. The Brussels Fashion & Lace Museum is currently presenting a richly appointed first ever retrospective of his work entitled Back to the Spotlight. Head of Exhibitions and Publications Nicolas Lor tells us all about the not to be missed exhibition.
https://www.fashionandlacemuseum.brussels/en/
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With over 100 events and locations the 18th edition of Brussels Design September underscores the important position design has in Brussels' economy. Until September 30th you will be able to go to exhibitions, visit stores and studios, have personal encounters, attend lectures, workshops, and openings, in a showcase of Belgian excellence as well as a participation of Prague's most innovative design projects.
Event manager Elizabeth Djam tells us what to expect. designseptember.be -
Visit Brussels is making a major investment in Queer Destinations. Rika Jean-François, the head of International Business Relations for QD explains what they do and why Visit Brussels' participation is so special.
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Every so often Valérie Lepla, owner and creator of the iconic Brussels restaurant Pistolet Original, asks a favorite chef to create a special pistolet. This time around she asked Nicolas Misera of Restaurant Misera in Antwerp to do the honors. He explains what he has concocted for a cool sensation, a pistolet based on the local sea's bounty.
www.pistolet-original.be
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After a thirty year meticulous restoration, the 144 year old commercial passageway connecting the rue Neuve with the Place de Brouckère is inaugurating its refound splendor with the exposition of urban wildlife photographer Thomas Jean's show entitled Sauvage.
He tells us all about the rich wildlife to be found in Brussels which he has captured on film.
http://www.passagedunord.be/index.php/fr/en
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Imagine!:100 Years of International Surrealism is the Royal Museum of Fine Arts' major exhibition to salute the centenary of surrealism and the last of this year's mega shows on the subject to close so you can still catch this exceptional exhibition until July 21. Head Curator Francisca Vandepitte explains the thinking behind the museum's take on the anniversary.
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The Brussels International Film Festival (BRIFF) is back with a plethora of the latest of the best International and Belgian movies and a sprinkling of much loved classics. Festival Artistic Director Céline Masset tells us all about it.
https://briff.be/en/
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The ULB is presenting Biladi Belgica, an itinerant exhibition of photos celebrating 60 years of Moroccan immigration to Belgium. The exhibition is currently mounted across downtown Brussels after which it will go to the ULB campus, and then to Morocco.
Curator Ahmed Medhoune tells us the history behind the exhibition.
Through 21 July 2024 in downtown Brussels.
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In a city filled with remarkable Art Deco buildings the Villa Empain stands out as the high point. The Boghossian Foundation has restored it to its former glory and has made it not only a museum which aims to connect East and West through its exhibits, but also a convivial place with events that bring people together. Communications Director Caroline Schuermans tells all about this summer's events both inside the museum but also in the lovely garden and around the spectacular outdoor swimming pool. https://villaempain.com/en/the-boghossian-foundation/the-villa-empain/
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BOZAR’s contribution to the array of museum exhibitions celebrating the centenary of Surrealism is: Surrealism in Belgium: It's No Laughing Matter. The show is composed of a stellar collection of works of art brought together for the occasion including works by Paul Nougé, René Magritte, Jane Graverol, Marcel Mariën, Rachel Baes, Leo Dohmen, Paul Delvaux, Max Ernst, Yves Tanguy, Salvador Dalí, Georgio de Chirico, and many others. Curator Xavier Canonne explains the various factors that influenced surrealism in Belgium and abroad. If you haven’t seen it yet, schedule a visit soon, as the show closes June 16th.
https://www.bozar.be/en/calendar/histoire-de-ne-pas-rire-surrealism-belgium - Montre plus
