24—27.04.25 Brussels Expo

Art Brussels

Talks

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Join us at the Tribune of Art Brussels for a series of talks featuring leading curators, artists, and art professionals. Explore the full daily programme on this page. 

Thursday 24 April

5 - 6 pm — Klara - Pompidou Live with Chantal Pattyn

Live emission Radio Klara «Pompidou», with Willem Boel, Ann Cesteleyn, Mounir Eddib, Frederick Gordts, Nele Verhaeren, moderated by Chantal Pattyn. More info

Friday 25 April

11:10 am — Oliver Beer in conversation with Emilie de Pauw

On the occasion of his solo presentation at Art Brussels, featuring works from his Resonance Paintings series, Oliver Beer will be in conversation with Émilie de Pauw about his practice. More info

12:10 pm — Ruinart Art Talk: Caroline Carton & Lélia Demoisy

In and beyond the vineyard, Ruinart fosters a unique dialogue with art, from historic collaborations to recent projects that combine artistic creation with environmental concerns. Convinced that art has the power to transform, connect, and enlighten us, Ruinart continues its Conversations with Nature in 2025. For the series Conversations with Nature in 2025, French artist Lélia Demoisy created works with the support of Maison Ruinart that resonate with the Maison’s commitment to biodiversity. More info

2 pm — Gluon: Christophe De Jaeger with David Claerbout

During a residency at Gluon BrusselsDavid Claerbout engaged with experts from the worlds of AI and neuroscience to understand the impact of generative AI on his artistic practice. More info

3:30 pm — Art in Public Spaces. A talk with Carine Fol, Anna Raimondo, and Oliver Barbé, moderated by Kathleen Weyts

As part of the Monumental Artworks artistic project, a conversation moderated by Kathleen Weyts, Editor in Chief of Glean, is organized about art in public space. More info

4:30 pm — Art and Digital: Friends or Foes? A talk by Projets Media with Marc Beyney-Sonier and Lucile Crosetti, moderated by Marie Maertens

Organised by Projets Media, this talk is dedicated to the digital world, which has become a key player in the artistic ecosystem. More info

Saturday 26 April

11:30 am — Stretching The Canvas: A conversation between 3 artists of ‘Painting After Painting’. A talk with Natasja Mabesoone, Hadassah Emmerich, and Luís Lázaro Matos, moderated by Sam Steverlynck

On the occasion of the exhibition Painting After Painting – A Contemporary Survey from Belgium, S.M.A.K., in collaboration with Art Brussels, is organizing a talk with Natasja Mabesoone, Hadassah Emmerich, and Luis Lázaro Matos under the title ‘Stretching the Canvas’. More info

2 pm — Decoding the DNA of Museum Collections: Strategy, Vision & Acquisitions (Talk in French). A talk with Kim Oosterlinck and Claire Leblanc moderated by Anne-Sophie Radermecker

Learn about the DNA of the museum collections, including their strategies, long-term vision, and the process of acquiring works by living artists. More info

2 pm — New Monograph Release: Pascal Dombis / Post-Digital

At DAN GaleriaBooth 6A-18More info

3:30 pm — Collecting Together: The Role of Beauty in building an Art Collection. A talk with Marc Frances Senar and Kasper Bosmans, moderated by Benedicte Goesaer

Join curator Benedicte Goesaert at Art Brussels for a conversation on the dynamics of art collecting as a couple and the role of ‘beauty’ when creating and collecting art. More info

4 pm — Book Launch: Painting as Action – Iva Gueorguieva

Don’t miss it: this Saturday at 16:00, Painting as Action will be launched at Art Brussels – a strikingly illustrated publication exploring the work of American-Bulgarian artist Iva Gueorguieva. The artist herself will be present at Stand 6D-02 for an exclusive signing and introduction. More info

4:30 pm — The artist’s studio through the lens of feminist painting. A talk by Melissa Gordon and Alicja Melzacka

In her talk The Artist’s Studio Through the Lens of Feminist Painting, Melissa Gordon will discuss the use of windows in painting, the evolution of abstraction, and Mark Fisher’s concept of the “weird” in exploring the unseen in art. More info

Sunday 27 April

11:10 am — Art Week(ends) in Conversation. A talk by Laure Decock (RendezVous), Martina Halsema (Amsterdam Art Week), Tim Verherstraeten (Antwerp Art Weekend)

On the occasion of the fair, three such organizations from Antwerp, Amsterdam, and Brussels, are entering a conversation on their shared goals, and the role of art week(ends) in enhancing and supporting local art scenes. More info

2 pm — Wim Delvoye au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, Enrico Lunghi (FR) - Followed by book signing session at Stand Rodolphe Janssen

The talk Wim Delvoye in Luxembourg is about the many astonishing shows and projects that the famous Belgian artist realized in the little country next to his, from the first solo exhibition at Galerie Beaumont in 1994 to the big retrospective at Mudam in 2016. More info

4 pm — Fred&Ferry: Marion De Cannière Prize

For the second time, the Marion De Cannière Prize will be awarded to a young promising artist. At the initiative of Frederik Vergaert and the family of Marion De Cannière, an incentive prize has been established to honor her work and dedication. More info