Contemporary art takes over Forest/Vorst again as Volxem returns with a third edition!
The Volxem neighbourhood has become a true artistic hub, buzzing with creativity. With numerous art spaces and galleries, it has become a popular destination for art lovers.
Explore 16 of these venues dedicated to contemporary art, offering a rich programme of exhibitions, performances, guided walks and even dance workshops. And to round off the day in style, join us at WIELS for a festive evening of DJ sets.
Pay what you can: € 2 - 5 - 8 - 12
Detailed programme below
With: A Foundation ◦ Adrian Sutton Gallery ◦ Atoma Art Center ◦ Eric Mouchet Gallery ◦ Espace Constantin Charriot ◦ Galila’s P.O.C ◦ Lee-Bauwens Gallery ◦ Level Five ◦ Macadam Gallery ◦ Martin Kudlek Gallery ◦ MONTORO12 Gallery ◦ P.A.R.T.S. ◦ Patrick Heide Contemporary Art ◦ ROSAS ◦ SMOG ◦ WIELS
PROGRAMME
11:00 & 14:00 I Dancingkets: dance workshops at Rosas
Two dance workshops for children and their parents or care-takers, led by Rosas dancers José Paulo dos Santos, Lav Crnčević and Dancingkids teacher Anne-Laure Dogot.
Register as an accompanying adult and bring one or two children. All ages and levels welcome.
11:00 & 14:00 I Guided walks (EN/FR/NL)
Join an inspiring guide for a walk through the streets of Volxem, connecting the participating spaces while learning about the neighbourhood's history and vibrant local art scene.
Starting point: WIELS
Duration: 1 to 1.5 hours
Included in the VOLXEM ticket – Sign up here.
11:00-18:00 I Performances
Fracta Festival
P.A.R.T.S. students, performing as part of their graduation festival Fracta will activate various participating spaces and present works ranging from repertoire pieces to personal creations.
Locus, Trisha Brown Company Repertoire, 1975
Atoma Art Center I 12:00, 13:00 & 14:00 (15 min)
poktsun…
Lee-Bauwens Gallery I 12:00 & 13:00 (40 min)
COS-CAOS
MONOTORO12 Gallery I 12:15 & 13:00 (25 min)
The known devil
P.A.R.T.S. I 12:30 & 16:00 (15 min)
Boundring
SMOG I 14:00 & 14:30 (20 min)
Entertainment-Entertainment
Macadam Gallery I 14:30, 15:30 & 16:30 (15 min)
SALTO NO TEMPO
MONOTORO12 Gallery I 14:30 & 16:00 (30 min)
Just fulfilling the instant
P.A.R.T.S. I 15:15 & 17:00 (20 min)
Other performances
If I Turn the Lights Off Will you Able To See Me? A love letter to wear by Oskar Wolf De Gruyter & Kes De Gruyter
SMOG I 15:00 & 17:00 (30 min)
11:00-18:00 I Exhibitions
A Foundation I Graduation Show – ENSAV La Cambre : Between two points
Adrian Sutton Gallery I Joe Reihsen
Eric Mouchet Gallery I Romeo Gómez López: A Space Algodicy
Galila’s P.O.C. I Overview and introduction to the collection
Lee-Bauwens Gallery I Esther Stocker
Level Five I Working spaces presentation
Macadam Gallery I Group exhibition: The Fold
Martin Kudlek Gallery I Niels Sievers: Painting
MONTORO12 Gallery I Group exhibition: PERSEVERANCE IV
Rosas I Dancingkets - family-friendly dance workshops
Patrick Heide Contemporary Art I Martin Assig: Tag für Tag
P.A.R.T.S. I Exhibitions & Performances by P.A.R.T.S. Students
SMOG I Oskar Wolf De Gruyter, Kes De Gruyter & Jana Phlips: If I Turn the Lights Off Will you Able To See Me? A love letter to wear.
WIELS I Group exhibition: Magical Realism: Imagining Natural Dis/order