Friday 24 April
1:50 PM at Stand 5E-06 | ESTHER VERHAEGHE art concepts
With Christine Ayoub and the work of Daniel Enkaoua.
Registration via [email protected]
As part of its participation in Art Brussels 2026, Esther Verhaeghe – art concepts proposes a singular “Slow Art” experience. Conceived as a counterpoint to the intense rhythm of an art fair, this proposal invites a deep encounter with a work of art, through an inner, sensory experience of looking. These Slow Art sessions are free of charge and offered openly to interested visitors throughout the fair.
An Approach: Slow Art
This experience is part of the field of Slow Art, understood here as a practice of sustained attention. In front of a single work by Daniel Enkaoua, participants are invited to slow down, to inhabit their gaze, and to allow sensations and inner resonances to emerge. The experience is conceived as a discreet and suspended moment, respectful of the artwork, the space, and the flow of the fair.
A Practice Developed Since 2022
Since 2022, Esther Verhaeghe and Christine Ayoub have been developing these experiences together within the gallery Esther Verhaeghe – art concepts, particularly around works by Daniel Enkaoua. These sessions, offered regularly when the works allow for it, have met with a very strong response, with participants describing a renewed and lasting relationship to the artwork.
Christine Ayoub – Background
Christine Ayoub is an art historian, specializing in the relationship between art, perception, and inner experience. Since 2017, she has been Head of Patronage at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, where she designs and leads sensitive, experiential programs for patrons and specific audiences. Her approach is marked by strong intellectual rigor and a rare ability to create spaces for inner experience that are precise, accessible, and non-dogmatic.
