Wiels
As one of the leading institutions for contemporary art in Europe, without a permanent collection, WIELS presents temporary exhibitions by national and international artists, both emerging and more established. WIELS is a site of creation and dialogue, in which art and architecture form the bases for a discussion about current events and issues, not only through the exhibition programme, but also through a host of complementary activities.
WIELS opened its doors in 2008, in a restored former brewery from the 1930s – designed by Belgian architect Adrien Blomme – and the idea of establishing a centre for contemporary art in the heart of Europe became a reality. Although still relatively young, WIELS has presented more than 50 exhibitions; it has welcomed over 90 residents; and has spearheaded innumerable educational and social-artistic initiatives.
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Hana Miletić: Dependencies - at Wiels, Brussel
Hana Miletić's first major exhibition is centred around the textile works that she made over the last three years. Reconnecting with a craft from ...
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Sven 't Jolle: The Age of Entitlement - at Wiels, Brussels
Sven ’t Jolle’s work can be read as an impassioned critique of capitalism, mixing poetry and humour with social engagement. This exhibition features new productions and ...
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Edith Dekyndt "Indigenous Shadow" at WIELS, Brussels
A carpet of dust collected at WIELS over the course of a year shines underneath a spotlight ...