Fin et début / Einde en begin

Challenging long-held notions of human singularity, excessive progress, and growth « Fin et début / Einde en begin » redefines the notion of care as an ecological and relational structure; as a polyphonic assemblage of shared existence between human, nature and technology.

What comes after damaged landscapes? Where do we build our futures on? And with whom? In her poem End and Beginning, the Polish Nobel Laureate Wisława Szymborska, describing a barren landscape in the aftermath of war, weaves a narrative of resilience, reflection, and hope. Reflecting on the struggles for renewal, healing and collective responsibility her words carry a diachronic significance. Although referring to a specific conflict, her verses hold a frightening and unfortunate universal validity making her call for communal action, empathy, and care more relevant than even. Inspired by Szymborska's reflection on the collapse of ideologies, the relentless passage of time and history, and the irreversible decay of the past along with everything that comes with it, iMAL wonders: How would a future built on empathy and collective care look like? Challenging long-held notions of human singularity, excessive progress, and growth Fin et début / Einde en begin redefines the notion of care as an ecological and relational structure; as a polyphonic assemblage of shared existence between human, nature and technology. Embarking on an exploratory journey into alternative systems of care between humans and non-human entities, this exhibition offers a place of transformative encounters fostering self-reflection and re-imagination of the infinite possibilities of our shared futures. Curated as an intricate narrative of care, the exhibition unfolds across three interconnected circles: Care for Humans, Care for Nature and Care for Technology. The exhibition presents 11 works produced within the European Media Arts Platform (EMAP) residency program and 4 recent productions by Belgium-based artists. Their encounter offers space for reflection and reconsideration of formative societal infrastructures such as labour, communal practices, energy consumption and highlights the vitality for inter-species knowledge exchange and the importance of empathy for humans and other-than-human entities through diverse lenses. By giving agency to and drawing connections between underrepresented voices and alternative perspectives—be they human, artificial, natural, or imaginative—the exhibition invites the public to take a step towards unexplored territories of our shared futures and reimagine resilient collective ecosystems rooted in multispecies cooperation. Here, "everything is intelligent and worthy of our care and conscious attention." (James Bridle, Ways of Being) The Poem : After every war someone has to clean up. Things won’t straighten themselves up, after all. Someone has to push the rubble to the side of the road, so the corpse-filled wagons can pass. Someone has to get mired in scum and ashes, sofa springs, splintered glass, and bloody rags. Someone has to drag in a girder to prop up a wall. Someone has to glaze a window, rehang a door. Photogenic it’s not, and takes years. All the cameras have left for another war. We’ll need the bridges back, and new railway stations. Sleeves will go ragged from rolling them up. Someone, broom in hand, still recalls the way it was. Someone else listens and nods with unsevered head. But already there are those nearby starting to mill about who will find it dull. From out of the bushes sometimes someone still unearths rusted-out arguments and carries them to the garbage pile. Those who knew what was going on here must make way for those who know little. And less than little. And finally as little as nothing. In the grass that has overgrown causes and effects, someone must be stretched out blade of grass in his mouth gazing at the clouds. THE END AND THE BEGINNING —Wisława Szymborska, translated by Joanna Trzeciak

iMAL, Center for Digital Cultures and Technology

Molenbeek-Saint-Jean

Exhibitions

Fin et début / Einde en begin

Rave Rebels

Kompass presents RAVE REBELS XXL WEEKENDER ㋡ Belgium's Biggest Indoor Rave Festival ING Arena, Brussels ▻ Friday 8th and Saturday 9th of November 2024 ▻ start 18h00 end 07h00

A movement of like-minded rebels, regardless their differences, dancing the night away and seeking a better world on FRI 8 & SAT 9 NOV at ING Arena, Brussels. We Are Rave Rebels.

Reinier Zonneveld; Paula Temple B2b Snts; Nico Moreno B2b Pawlowski; Kompass Traxx; Klaps; Jacidorex; Hades; Fantasm B2b Karah; Carv B2b Novah; Azyr; The Subs; Paul Kalkbrenner; Pan-Pot; Len Faki; Kevin De Vries; Jeroen Delodder; Ida Engberg; Axel Haube B2b Maxim Lany; Amber Broos

ING Arena

Laeken

Festival

Rave Rebels

Jam'In Jette Indoor

CBO - C'est Bon d'être Ouvert

Jette

Concert

Jam'In Jette Indoor

Festival FLTM

Conférences, rencontres, “talks”, discussions, moments d’échanges et d’apprentissage collectif. Utilise le mot que tu préfères, ce format est là pour croiser les avis et point de vue de différentes perspectives sur des sujets brulant.

Ici, on donne la parole et on créé un ping-pong de point de vue entre acteur·ices du terrains, expert·es théoriques, portes-parole et parfois même des pivots du pouvoir publics. De quoi ouvrir de belles pistes de réflexions et surtout d’actions !

Estelle Depris, Isabelle Attard (Autrice de "Comment je suis devenue anarchiste"), Vinz Kante (Journaliste militant), Lena Lazare (Les soulèvement de la terre), Bye-bye binary, Camille Teste (Autrice de "Politiser le bien-être"), Les Sous-Entendu.es , Leyla Cabaux , Mémoire Coloniale, Noémie De Clercq, Gaspard Giersé (Visites de mon Voisin), Brigades d'Actions Paysannes, Low-tech Liège

La Chaufferie

Etterbeek

Festival

Festival FLTM

Fifty Lab Music Festival 2024

Fifty Lab is a festival for curious music lovers, to discover emerging music talents from Belgium and beyond. Come to explore the future of live music, DJ sets and performance – whether you’re the type to lead the way or trust us to take you by the hand. Fifty Lab is YOUR Music Festival, right in the heart of Brussels.

Since 2019, Fifty Lab aims to invite the most promising upcoming talents, during 3 days throughout iconic venues in the heart of Brussels. With recommendations by some of the most influential Belgian and international musical programmers (Primavera Sound, Down the Rabbit Hole, Glastonbury, Øyafestivalen, & more), the audience will discover the next musical crushes from all musical genres and nationalities. Fifty Lab is hosted in the heart of the Belgian capital, in different venues that are within a maximum of 4 minutes walking distance from each other.

Butch Kassidy; Ciao Kennedy; Deep Tan; Dina Ayada; Ganavya; Hayes & Y; Hypnosis Therapy; JADA; Jawnino; Lézard; Library Card; mui zyu; Natasha Pirard; Oonagh Haines; ROCKET; Stella Rose; twst; VAAGUE; Whoman; YOA; & many more TBA

Various places in Brussels

Brussels

Festival

Fifty Lab Music Festival 2024

BAFF - Brussels Art Film Festival

Centre du Film sur l'Art

Brussels

Cinema

BAFF - Brussels Art Film Festival

Ars Musica - Urban Nature

Ars Musica - Urban Nature, the international contemporary music festival, brings the cream of the contemporary music scene to the whole of Brussels! This new edition will take place from 13 November to 3 December 2024.

The line-up includes Bryce Dessner, Katia et Marielle Labèque, Kronos Quartet and Roomful of Teeth, as well as works by Caroline Shaw, Walter Hus, Keiko Devaux and even Érik Satie. And that's not all: wander around Les Marolles with Graham Fitkin's app, which transforms the district into an immersive soundtrack! Discover the full programme in September! www.arsmusica.be

Ars Musica

Brussels

Festival

Ars Musica - Urban Nature

Music City Hall

Music City Hall is a musical event based on the principle of offering Belgian and Brussels musicians the most beautiful of showcases, that of Brussels City Hall, so that the public can enjoy an evening and an afternoon of sound discoveries free of charge.

City of Brussels Town Hall

Brussels

Festival

Music City Hall

Festival Paroles au solstice

La Montagne Magique

Brussels

Festival

Festival Paroles au solstice

Brussels International Guitar Festival & Competitions

Dedicated to « Our Planet, the Earth », we welcome you to the 13th edition of the Brussels International Guitar Festival & Competitions, the not-to-be missed and eagerly awaited event in the capital of Europe for music fans and aficionados of the guitar.

The only one of its kind, « the Brussels guitar fiesta » attracts a large crowd and over the years has established itself as one of the major festivals in Europe. The splendid Théâtre du Vaudeville, located right in the heart of Brussels in the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, will host concerts, shows, master classes, a lecture, an exhibition as well as the public final rounds of the international competition and the composition competition. Classical, Latino, Baroque, modern, contemporary music, jazz as well as a world music… The many facets of the world's most played instrument will be showcased thanks to a rich and varied programme : solo guitar, duo, trio, ensemble, guitar with orchestra, trumpet, singing… Always seeking new experiences, the festival offers the public the chance to attend numerous world and Belgian premieres and listen to big names in guitar music from various countries (Belgium, Vietnam, Spain, France, Italy, Austria, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg…) as well as young artists on the verge of a promising career, for whom the festival serves as a launch pad. The 2024 selection, via a new exhibition, pays tribute to the Masters Ilse & Nicolas Alfonso, who opened the first guitar classes in the Belgian Music Academies as well as the guitar class at the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles in 1965, thereby becoming the founders of the Belgian Guitar School. Open to everyone, whether just curious or confirmed music lovers, this exceptional edition will be more than ever full of joy, emotions, discoveries and conviviality… Hugues Navez Founding President and Artistic Director Full Professor of the Guitar Class & Head of the Guitar Department at the Brussels Royal Conservatory _________________________________________________________________________________________ Prices : Every concert evening (in two parts) : 15€ Academies in concert : 5€ Other activities : free admission, no reservation

Théâtre du Vaudeville

Brussels

Festival

Brussels International Guitar Festival & Competitions

HP24

Various places in Brussels

Brussels

Festival

HP24

24° Cinemamed

Discover Cinemamed, the Mediterranean film festival in Brussels! From November 28 to December 6, immerse yourself in a festive atmosphere with screenings, guests, concerts and unforgettable evenings. Visit the Palace and Aventure cinemas, Espace Magh, W:Halll, La Tricoterie and other cultural centers in the region. Don't miss this not-to-be-missed event!

For over 30 years, Cinemamed has been bringing the best of Mediterranean cinema to Brussels! For its 24th edition, from November 28 to December 6, 2024, plunge into a world of discovery and emotion with an international competition, never-before-seen films and themed screenings exploring possible futures. Take part in captivating screenings, meet passionate filmmakers, and don't miss the documentaries and short films that will make you both think and travel. In addition to the films, enjoy a festive atmosphere with concerts, evening entertainment and a market of Mediterranean flavors. Whether you're with family, friends or on your own, Cinemamed is the ideal event for discovering, sharing and celebrating Brussels' cultural diversity through the 7th art. Join us at Cinéma Palace, Cinéma Aventure, W:Halll, Espace Magh, La Tricoterie and many other cultural venues across the city. Don't miss this unique experience!

Cinéma Palace

Brussels

Festival

24° Cinemamed

Winter Wonders

From 29 November 2024 to 5 January 2025, the City of Brussels is celebrating the 24th edition of Winter Wonders.

With one of Europe's most popular Christmas markets and a host of different activities, you won't be left out when you visit the capital this winter. It's sure to be a magical end to the year. For more information, visit www.winterwonders.be where you'll find as from mid November the updated information on this year's activities.

Grand-Place

Brussels

Festival

Winter Wonders

SUNRISE presents: SNRS24 | UMI | Brussels

Brussels we are back! Get ready for another 24h of non stop music and carefully assembled line-up by SUNRISE and UMI. Doors open Saturday, November 30th, from 11:59pm, local time and close on the 1st of December at 11:59pm. Secure your spot at this musical tour du force as tickets are in a limited amount! Line-up (alphabetical order) Stay tuned.. Visual performance by….

How to get a TICKET? ACCESS SNRS24 | UMI | Brussels You can purchase your ONLINE ticket from one of our platforms. Please don’t purchase from a third party as we are responsible only for the tickets sold via our official platforms. EARLY BIRD tickets are now on sale at the price of 15€ + tax ≈ 75 lei + tax. ⫸ My.Weezevent: https://my.weezevent.com/snrs24-takes-over-umi ________________________________ ⫸ Age restriction 21+. ⫸ Please bring your ID or a copy at the door.

UMI

Brussels

Clubbing

SUNRISE presents: SNRS24 | UMI | Brussels

Music Chapel Festival 2024

For this 15th edition, the Music Chapel Festival offers you a ‘Journey to Italy’. From opera arias to chamber music and symphonic compositions, each concert will transport you to the heart of Italy's musical soul.

For this 15th edition, the Music Chapel Festival offers you a ‘Journey to Italy’. From opera arias to chamber music and symphonic compositions, each concert will transport you to the heart of Italy's musical soul.

Flagey

Ixelles

Festival

Music Chapel Festival 2024

Dogmatix & co. The great story of a little dog.

Asterix celebrates his 65th birthday, which calls for a proper celebration! Therefore, for this occasion, the little dog Dogmatix gets his own exhibition for the first time.

Asterix celebrates his 65th birthday, which calls for a proper celebration! Therefore, for this occasion, the little dog Dogmatix gets his own exhibition for the first time. Retrospective and playful, those are the two key words to describe this exhibition. Visitors can discover how the character Dogmatix developed over the course of the albums, from his first appearance in Asterix and the Banquet to his own animated series Dogmatix and the Indomitables. From a little dog with no name passing in an album to Obelix's indispensable, loyal companion, Dogmatix emerged as an endearing hero and conquered so many hearts. Delve into the story of Dogmatix with archive documents, original records and so much more. A chance to discover this delightful universe as a family, ideal also for the little ones with custom-designed games. With Dogmatix and his friends, the Comic Art Museum celebrates the humour, friendship and universal values of a cult series, to be enjoyed to the full! In collaboration with publisher Albert René and the Institut René Goscinny.

Comic Strip Museum (Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée)

Brussels

Exhibitions

Dogmatix & co. The great story of a little dog.

Noël au Théâtre

Various places in Brussels

Brussels

Festival

Noël au Théâtre

Brussels Jazz Festival 2025

During ten days, jazz will be alive in all its facets: besides an exquisite selection of concerts, there is a film program, but also workshops for children and DJ sets.  

During ten days, jazz will be alive in all its facets: besides an exquisite selection of concerts, there is a film program, but also workshops for children and DJ sets.  

Flagey

Ixelles

Festival

Brussels Jazz Festival 2025

ceramic brussels

ceramic brussels brings together more than 60 galleries, institutions and key players in ceramics, in a unique scenography, in the heart of Europe. For this 2025 edition, the fair opens its doors to modern ceramics, welcomes the participation of renowned institutions and emphasises its international scope.

ceramic brussels brings together more than 60 galleries, institutions and key players in ceramics, in a unique scenography, in the heart of Europe. For this 2025 edition, the fair opens its doors to modern ceramics, welcomes the participation of renowned institutions and emphasises its international scope. As such, a special focus on Norway highlights its vitality, and the rich and innovative ceramic art scene.

Gilles Parmentier & Jean-Marc Dimanche (directors)

Shed1&2bis

Brussels

Fairs and shows

ceramic brussels

Affordable Art Fair Brussels

In February 2025, Affordable Art Fair Brussels will return to Tour & Taxis for its 16th edition.

Join us in February for another unforgettable fair edition, featuring 1000s of contemporary artworks from over 85 Belgian and international galleries, along with an exciting programming. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a seasoned collector, get ready to discover captivating artworks that are sure to delight and inspire you.

TOUR & TAXIS

Brussels

Fairs and shows

Affordable Art Fair Brussels

Collectible Design Fair

COLLECTIBLE, the only fair exclusively dedicated to contemporary collectible design, returns to the Vanderborght Building in Brussels for its 8th edition from Thursday 13 March to Saturday 16 March 2025. It will bring together galleries, design studios, architects, and institutions in the heart of the capital. This edition will welcome back its current sections that have contributed to the fair’s success - MAIN, BESPOKE, NEW GARDE, along with its curated sections - DIALOGUE, CURATED, ARCHITECT <=> DESIGNER, and OUTDOOR.

collectible

Brussels

Fairs and shows

Collectible Design Fair