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May 22, 2012

Roger Raveel in concrete

A constant in Roger Raveel's work is the use of mirrors in his paintings and assemblages. So is the image of the typical concrete walls in gardens throughout Belgium. Third : silhouettes of people.

Roger Raveel - Man op rugzijde (Man from the back) - 1952 - detail

Behind the museum dedicated to Roger Raveel's work is an installation where the three are united.

Roger Raveel - Nocturne - 1953

Roger Raveel Museum

Gildestraat 2-8

Machelen-Zulte (near Ghent) - Belgium

Roger Raveel - one of Belgium's finest

Jan 31, 2012

dot dot dot

A visit to the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris is a breathtaking experience. Gorgeous space with outstanding collections of ethnic art.

A few details of Aboriginal Art, I simply love the earthy warm colours and the 'simplicity' of the painting technique.
pictures taken January 2011.

Musée du Quai Branly
37, Quai Branly - 75007 Paris
(close to the Eiffel tower and Palais de Tokio)

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

TRUC TROC

Friday 27.01.2012 7PM - 2AM !!! (no mistake)

Saturday 28.01.2012 2PM - 11PM

Sunday 29.01.2012 10AM - 6PM

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

Jan 16, 2012

Roger Raveel - one of Belgium's finest

Roger Raveel - BE °1921 - paintings, drawings, objects & installations

He is one of the most important Belgian artists since World War II

View through part on an installation towards 'Vader voor het vensterschilderij' (Father in front of the window painting)

Illusiegroep

work in 3 parts with optical effects created by mirrors (the legs of the painted figure in the back are mine...)

quite inspiring

legs in the mirror are a temporarily part of the installation and will change every time another spectator literally steps into the picture

Roger Raveel Museum

Gildestraat 2-8

B-9870 Machelen-Zulte, Belgium (near Ghent)

Roger Raveel in concrete

Jul 19, 2011

Bean Finneran's colourful stems

ARTour 2011 biennial
DERIVATIONS
until 28.08.2011

Bean Finneran (USA)

at the Musée Royal de Mariemont - Morlanwelz - Belgium

http://www.beanfinneran.com/

http://www.artour.be/

Jun 9, 2011

Haus der Kunst - Munich

A museum build by Nazis to glorify German Art.

Open to international modern art in present times.

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei - a call for release

It is lunch time, the back side of the museum has a very large terrace with a café. The seats in the picture are for a night event at the museum.

I'm heading to the Goldene Bar for a nice lunch. I have the impression the chairs might be original from the time this was built. I didn't ask.

Part of the Golden Bar inside which is ... very golden. All four walls + the ceiling.

Even the modern lounge area glows in a golden light. But the weather is too nice to sit inside.

And while I'm waiting for my food ...

I discover unusual features...

Don't have pictures of the exhibitions, photographing wasn't allowed.

www.hausderkunst.de

Jun 8, 2011

Museum Brandhorst - Munich

I made a mistake and realized it too late... my camera was set on 'miniature' blurring the outer edges of the picture. Well, it looks fun, so here are a few more.