to the artists, designers and craftspeople who think I call their work kitsch... this is NOT the case, it refers to my own work
Showing posts with label Belgium - Brussels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Belgium - Brussels. Show all posts

Feb 12, 2012

Affordable Art Fair 2012 - IV

Dirk Boulanger at Art Cezar
always nice to see recent work from someone you know for years
write the artist's name in 'Search this blog' on top right of page to view more posts




one needs to know the Belgian political situation to understand these works
click the artist's name to discover his hilarious roadsigns and pictograms




original interpretations in paper





an Aussie artist with a local version of his work




only on second view did I notice the hats on his paintings (detail here) were cut out of tin cans!





irresistible ice cream cones in cardboard!



09-12 February 2012
Tour et Taxis Brussels

Contemporary art from 50 to 5000€

Feb 11, 2012

Galerie NUMMER40

Gorgeous ceramic, glass and porcelain objects
a few snapshots taken at Affordable Art Fair in bad light conditions and crowded space

Kate Brett - detail of larger work, a mix of graphics and porcelain



Michael Wisner - ceramic artist




Heather Knight - ceramic artist




Mari-Ruth Oda - ceramics - top
Dale Roberts - glass - bottom


09-12 February 2012
Tour et Taxis Brussels

Contemporary art from 50 to 5000€


related posts
past and present Affordable Art Fair

Feb 10, 2012

Affordable Art Fair 2012 - II







Paul Tas at Tydeman Gallery

It is the third edition of the fair we visit and there is definitely an evolution. Bright colours, plastic sculptures, works inspired by cartoons and toys... are increasing in number each year, the fair is aiming to a mainly young public.

Galerie Raon Burgain












Kathy Mueller-Moser (foreground) and Anna Tas (wall) at Wanrooij Gallery











AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - Brussels
09-12 February 2012
Tour et Taxis Brussels

Contemporary art from 50 to 5000€




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Feb 9, 2012

Young Talent at Affordable Art Fair



 Nadia Berriche - 'Sang melé Rouge'
click name to enter artist's site


I was quite impressed by the work of this emerging artist at the stand Young talent 2012





Preben van der Straete click name to view artist's blog
these tiny sculptures were quite seducing...

Preben van der Straeten - foreground
Esther Nienhuis - on the wall



Young Talent show at
AFFORDABLE ART FAIR - Brussels
09-12 February 2012
Tour et Taxis Brussels

Contemporary art from 50 to 5000€


click on label below to view present and previous editions of AAF

Jan 27, 2012

Truc Troc - the post-it notes art fair

The 8th edition of the exchange Fair Truc Troc starts tonight.
Dozens of artists exhibit works at the BOZAR in Brussels and visitors can make offers (no money) to acquire them.
A fun event to attend in a very laid back atmosphere, especially at the end when reading the exchange offers is quite entertaining.
Some snapshots from past editions...

not sure but I seem to remember this is Delphine Boel
































Friday     27.01.2012   7PM - 2AM !!! (no mistake)
Saturday 28.01.2012   2PM - 11PM
Sunday   29.01.2012   10AM - 6PM

at
BOZAR centre for fine arts
Ravenstein Street 23
B-1000 Brussels, Belgium


we probably won't be able to visit this edition
posts (10 + this one) on previous editions  click label Truc Troc

Aug 28, 2011

working on art for 24 hours

Our friend Charlotte Shaw is a volunteer to participate in the 24 hours Relay for Life event at Tour & Taxis site in Brussels, Belgium.


People are invited to make life drawings...






or create moodboards...



Charlotte Shaw is preparing backgrounds for the projects



and already two people made their first attempts at art and had a lot of fun doing it.


meanwhile in the hall...




colourful people are marching and running on the rythmic sound of ...



a jolly Brazilian band.





around the walking circuit ...

tasty food is being prepared...



demonstrations of Ikebana are given...



crafty items are sold...



and a fleamarket stall offers nice objects for sale.



saturday night, the event is still young

The 24 hour event started at 18.00 on 27 August and is going on until 18.00 today



the most courageous participants are spending the night here

Hope you had a good night Charlotte, wishing you many 'customers' today.



Relay for Life Brussels Facebook page (click)
at
Tour & Taxis Brussels

still 7 hours to go as I write this...