Have you seen the movie "The Cube"? This is how I felt like when I entered the Archiraar gallery.
The owner is an architect. The dazzlingly white walls seem to be closing in on you. And the bright neons enhance the feeling of unrest.
I recently went to the preview of "Constellations" by Vincent Chenut (by the way, previews are the best occasions to meet interesting-looking people). "Constellations" consists of maps who have been scraped with a scalpel and only few trails of the original maps are visible.
Brussels is packed with art galleries, but also with people who can afford them. A lot of contemporary art, but also African and 19th century stuff.
Forget about New York and Paris, Brussels is the new capital of art.
Address: Rue de la Tulipe 31A
The owner is an architect. The dazzlingly white walls seem to be closing in on you. And the bright neons enhance the feeling of unrest.
I recently went to the preview of "Constellations" by Vincent Chenut (by the way, previews are the best occasions to meet interesting-looking people). "Constellations" consists of maps who have been scraped with a scalpel and only few trails of the original maps are visible.
Brussels is packed with art galleries, but also with people who can afford them. A lot of contemporary art, but also African and 19th century stuff.
Forget about New York and Paris, Brussels is the new capital of art.
Address: Rue de la Tulipe 31A
I really don't agree with the sentence "Forget about New York and Paris ... ".
RépondreSupprimerHave you been lately to Paris or New York? Or, have you stayed there more that one month in order to express this kind of statements?
Looking forward to your answer.
Other then that, you have interesting short stories to tell.
Cheers.
Dear Silviu,
SupprimerFirst of all, I'm glad that someone is actually reading my blog:-)
It's true, after I wrote the article, I also thought the last sentence was quite categorical. I must have had this article in mind:
http://www.dantemag.com/2013/06/brussels-the-new-arts-capital-of-europe/
Also, as I worked for a contemporary art gallery in Brussels, I talked to more knowledgeable people, who confirmed that a very powerful art market is emerging in Asia. Maybe I shouldn't have mentioned New York in that last phrase, as I've never been there.
Thanks for your insight.
Simona
Dear Simona,
RépondreSupprimerThank you for your quick response.
I am sure that a lot of people are reading your blog.
Keep up with the good work you are doing.
Cheers,
Silviu