What’s on in Ghent, Brussels and Kortrijk, from an illustrators’ market to homegrown music and open artist studios. See you there!
Behind the scenes: Open studios at Atelier Zeven
17 and 18 May, 11-18h00 Ghent
Photo by Atelier Zeven
Atelier Zeven is a self-organised platform in Ghent where artists, designers, and thinkers and all kinds of creatives not only share a collective space but also the goal to define their own working conditions. Get a glimpse behind the scenes during this special open studio weekend, meet the makers, explore their workplaces, and experience work in the making. With Annelie Vaes, Studio Koevoet, and many others.
Art on paper: Illustrators’ market at La Tricoterie
Sunday, 18 May, 11-18h00 Brussels
For its sixth edition, the Illustrators’ market takes over La Tricoterie with a day dedicated to illustration in all its forms — from original drawings to micro-editions, prints, fanzines, and engravings. A laid-back, artist-driven market where you can meet the makers, browse unique pieces, and take home something special. Free entrance!
Album release party: Mel at Le Super
Friday, 16 May, 20h00 Brussels
Brussels-based newcomer Mel celebrates the release of “Lovelorn”, a debut pop album filled with tender, reflective tracks about longing, heartbreak, and growing up. With this intimate release party at Le Super just a few steps off Sablon, she takes her first steps into the local music scene. Entrance is free!
Opening: 100% Wool at Rhizome
Opens Saturday, 18 May, 14-18h00 Kortrijk
What if an artwork becomes too unsettling to live with? Sparked by a collector’s decision to auction off a piece that had crossed that line, Belgian artist Egon Van Herreweghe presents “100% Wool”, a new solo exhibition exploring artistic presence and discomfort. Hosted at Rhizome in Kortrijk – a non-profit platform championing connective thinking – the show is curated by Simon Delobel in collaboration with Kiosk Ghent, and questions the very idea of authorship in contemporary art.
