Summer Special: African Dreaming in (Belgian) Limburg
In August, we will visit the unique exhibition 'I Dream I’m Crossing the River' at Uitstalling Art Gallery in Genk (BE). This exhibition explores, among other things, the ways in which colonial violence influences dreams. You will see works by both emerging and established artists from South Africa, Zimbabwe, and the DR Congo: Zanele Muholi, Thembinkosi Hlatshwayo, Sthenjwa Luthuli, Maliza Kiasuwa, Malebona Maphutse, Felix Shumba and Andile Dyalvane.
Curator Sorana Munsya, who has previously curated exhibitions for BOZAR and Kanal Centre Pompidou, and artist Maliza Kiasuwa will guide us through the exhibition and the residency space connected to the gallery: the Charbonnage, where artist Anna Wyszkowiac will be working. Enthusiasts can book an overnight stay at the associated B&B.
Afterward, we will have lunch together in the setting of the Villa (lunch is included), a former mining engineer's villa that is part of Uitstalling Art Gallery. The gallery regularly organises exhibitions and talks here.
For those interested, you can optionally join our visit to Z33 in Hasselt (about 60 minutes by public transport) where works by Igshaan Adams, Francis Alÿs, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Edith Dekyndt, Theaster Gates, Daan Gielis, Peter Hujar, Kris Martin, Paul Thek and Danh Võ will be on display. Please note: this visit is not guided, and you will need to purchase a ticket (€12) unless you have a Belgian Museum Pass.
P.S. Got a taste for more? In February 2025, Young Collectors Circle will visit Cape Town, where we will explore the exciting Investec Cape Town Art Fair and the famous Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, plus a collection visit and wine tasting at Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch, home to the largest collection of contemporary art in all of South Africa.
Summer Break
We are out of office from 29 July until 18 August, enjoying our annual summer break. We are looking forward to reconnect with you after August 18!
Studio Visit: Joana Schneider
This evening we are invited to the studio of German artist Joana Schneider, who has been residing in the Netherlands for several years. Sustainability lies at the core of her intuitive practice. Schneider primarily works with recycled materials, including yarn made from rough fishing rope.
She aims to keep her ecological footprint as small as possible, also taking into account the transportation of her often large-scale installations. Schneider's work exudes a deep appreciation for traditional craftsmanship and creativity. She also subtly challenges gender norms, for example, by combining so-called “female” materials (textile) with physically demanding “male” crafts. Additionally, Schneider has been experimenting with the use of special machines. Her work has been exhibited at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam and the Stedelijk Museum Schiedam and various international art fairs, and the artist is represented by Rademakers Gallery.
Img. Joana Schneider, Vanilla Garden (detail)
Masterclass Modern Masterpieces: Queer Pioneers
11 October is International Coming Out Day, and we are kicking it off on 10 October at 7:00 PM with a special queer edition of our masterclass series: Modern Masterpieces. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the influence and importance of queer artists in the art landscape.
Artists from LGBTQAI+ communities play a significant role in the art world through their unique perspectives and experiences. As they often challenge traditional norms — such as those regarding gender, sexuality, or heteronormative institutions like marriage — they are also more likely to pose critical questions about other matters we take for granted. This means that they frequently work in the avantgarde and that they have (and have had) a substantial impact on art history. Additionally, representation is crucial: it reflects a more complete human experience. The masterclass will feature artists such as Marlow Moss, Robert Mapplethorpe, Claude Cahun, Edward Burra, Hannah Höch, Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana.
Img: Claude Cahun (detail), 1927, Courtesy of Jersey Heritage Collections