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The week in Belgium from 14 to 20 April

Your cultural agenda for the week in Belgium: Electronic-oriental music in Mons, a giant birthday bash in Brussels, photography in Antwerp, and more.

Exhibition: Claudia Bitrán at KIOSK

Until 9 June Ghent

Claudia Bitrán, who grew up in Chile and now lives in Brooklyn, has developed a slight obsession with Titanic, the record-braking blockbuster about the sinking of the legendary ship. Over the past ten years, she has deconstructed and recreated the movie shot for shot using only lo-fi materials, paint, and DIY sets. More than 1,200 participants from 20 cities across the United States, Chile, and Mexico have contributed as actors, crew, and collaborators. At KIOSK, she presents the European premiere of the ambitious endeavour with a three-channel video installation surrounded by an immersive scenography.

Night out: Gay Haze turns 8 at Les Halles de Schaerbeek

Sunday, 20 April, 15h00 Brussels

Gay Haze has established itself over the years as one of the most iconic queer parties of the Belgian capital. This weekend they are celebrating their 8th birthday with a bang at Les Halles de Schaerbeek, and you’re invited. In their own words: “Expect heat, expect ecstasy, expect to forget your Monday plans.” Behind the decks: Fais Le Beau, Jessica Nightlife, and many others.

Concert: Acid Arab at Théatre le Manège

Saturday, 19 April, 20h00 Mons

The Parisian collective born in 2012 has made a name for itself with their signature blend of electronic music and Arabic and Middle Eastern sounds, combining original raï, Iraqi-Syrian music, and Sahelian chants with with pulsing beats, synth textures, and hypnotic grooves. On stage, their performances integrate acoustic instruments, haunting vocals and electronic beats, creating a bridge between cultures. This Saturday live at Théatre le Manège in Mons.

Photography: Lee Miller at FOMU

Until 8 June Antwerp

Lee Miller recently came back into focus through the movie ‘Lee’: Kate Winslet (the Titanic star – you see, we are coming full circle here) plays the role of the model, war correspondent, photographer, and surrealist. Antwerp’s FOMU now presents a fascinating exhibition featuring  Miller’s diverse, layered, and often personal corpus of work. The show offers a new perspective on Miller’s work and life while highlighting 20th-century developments in the photographic medium, and the use of photographic imagery as propaganda.