Bewoners voor de camera.
Then we take NYC, again...
Enkele jaren geleden verraste graffiti kunstenaar Banksy New York met zijn pop-up dierenwinkel. Een grappige winkel die iedereen voorbij liep tot men hoorde dat de shop ontsproten was uit Banksy's brein. Plots diende men dranghekken te plaatsen.
Ook dit jaar is Banksy er opnieuw en nu neemt hij het iets grootser en spectaculairder aan. En ik moet toegeven: knap, zoals je kunt zien op zijn blog www.banksyny.com
Open Atelier Dagen
De tentoonstelling in Mechelen loopt nog, maar dat mag me er niet van weerhouden om een succesrijke traditie verder te zetten: ook dit jaar neem ik deel aan het initiatief 'Buren bij Kunstenaars'.
'Buren bij Kunstenaars'
19 en 20 oktober
12:00 - 18:00
Let wel, ben je de voorbije jaren langsgekomen, laat je dan nu niet mis-leiden: ik ben verhuisd! Mijn atelier bevindt zich sinds begin dit jaar op volgend adres:
Villa MD
Nieuwpoortsesteenweg 57
8400 Oostende
Een nieuwe omgeving, nieuwe ideeën en creaties. Ik stel ze graag aan je voor, samen met de werken die ik met de Golden People van het Woon-Zorgcentrum Elisabeth heb gecreëerd. Een hele ervaring voor hen én mezelf. Ik ben fier op de 'Bewoners'.
Tot dan?
MD.
Marc Quinn, not to Miss.
During the Biënnale in Venice, you have to look beyond Giardini and Arsenale. The expositions next to the official selection are always interesting and sometimes exceed someone's expectations. This year you should not miss Marc Quinn's expo, and... it's really easy to find. When you arrive in Venice your eyes will be immediately attracted by his huge inflatable version of Alison Lapper's statue: 'Breath'.
Otherwise occupied!
Every Biennale in Venice has some unexpected (unofficial) expositions. This year the Palestine pavillion was an example of what you can do with simple tools, cardboard boxes and some knives. Moreover every visitor can participate and the exposition changes all the time.
"Colour Full People" at the Palace
Yesterday was the official opening of my newest expo "Colour Full People at the Palace" in Thermae Palace (Ostend - Belgium). The Thermae Palace really offers a unique setting to show (my newest) paintings: a large monumental space with lots of light, a step away from the sea.
I therefore focus this exposition on my newest large acrylic paintings which take advantage of the large space they get this time.
I certainly enjoyed the "Meet & Greet" yesterday. If you were not there, you can still visit the exposition till July 31st.
MD.
Sam Dillemans - "Authors"
Sam Dillemans exhibits his newest paintings "Authors" in Gaasbeek Castle. Impressive portraits of Dillemans's heroes, a.o. the French and Russian 19th century writers, ancient and 20th century philosophers and great painters. Three hunderd paintings, a huge collection, the fruits of 3 years of sweat and courage, and at the same time the works drown in the huge and beautiful castle. The castle has so many things to offer that the visitor jumps from left to right, it's impossible to focus.
Lichtenstein, a retrospective @ Tate Modern
Christmas Plates
Although Christmas and Year end, 7 new plates came out of the oven of Veerle Knockaert. I'm really happy to have Veerle as partner for my glass work. She not only does her work in a passionate way, also the results are there: perfect glass work.
Time is there to really exhibit my glass work! Some of the pieces will be displayed in January, at the gallery in-connu. Hope to see you there!
MD.
