Through diverse media ranging from drawings to sculptures, installations and film, Rinus Van de Velde creates a mirror universe where elements from reality and imagination coalesce into a unique kind of visual storytelling. As a self-proclaimed armchair voyager, Van de Velde often narrates tales of semi-heroic quests and adventures articulated around his imaginary travels and his fictitious encounters with figures of recent art history.
In the framework of this exhibition, centred on a circular story of leaving and returning home with the train as a metaphor for the journey, Van de Velde premieres his new film La Ruta Natural and presents a survey of primarily recent works. Parallel to this, he brings together and reframes a selection of works by modern and contemporary artists such as Pierre Bonnard, Joseph Cornell, Fischli/Weiss, Joan Mitchell, Claude Monet, Monster Chetwynd Laure Prouvost, Josephine Troller and Jean Tinguely, among others.
An open invitation to join the artist on his 'inner travels', the exhibition is a visual journey of discovery that offers a glimpse inside the constructed world of Rinus Van de Velde that is ever-expanding.
Curators: Dirk Vermaelen, Julie Verheye, Rinus Van de Velde
Rinus Van de Velde: Inner Travels is further enriched by a series of talks and a performance programme in which Dolores Bouckaert, Rita Hoofwijk, Gaëtan Rusquet and Damien Petitot bring a broader perspective on the theme of travel and encounters.
Performances/installations
18 02 2022 – 15 05 2022
Bozar
Rita Hoofwijk: Travelogue: CHAR M.K.
03 03 2022 – 04 03 2022 - 20:00
Bozar
Dolores Bouckaert: Everybody has to leave home sometime
29 04 2022 – 30 04 2022 - 14:00
07 05 2022 – 08 05 2022 - 14:00
Bozar
Gaëtan Rusquet and Damien Petitot: In-Depth
Extra information
Visitor's guide
Catalogue by Hannibal Books
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With the support of ENGIE
