THe Sculpture Net Work Twenty Years, Jon the dialogue in Kortrijk. Belgium

DIALOGUE IN KORTRIJK (BELGIUM)

FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 2026 | KORTRIJK, BE

Henk Visch at Be-Part and the Dejagere – Aerts Collection

Join us for an exclusive visit to the Dejagere – Aerts Collection and the exhibition of internationally renowned sculptor Henk Visch in Kortrijk, Belgium, guided throughout by art critic and curator Hilde van Canneyt.

Our next Sculpture Network Dialogue takes us to Kortrijk (Belgium) for a day combining a major solo exhibition by Henk Visch at Be-Part with a private visit to the Dejagere – Aerts Collection, one of Belgium's most distinguished private art collections.

Henk Visch (b. 1950, Eindhoven, NL) has built an international reputation with poetic sculptures, poems and drawings. Central to his practice is the human figure as carrier of thoughts, memories, longings and doubts. The posture of his timeless figures alludes to an attitude to life: the physical act of "standing" can be read as a metaphor for "existing", and one's "standpoint" as a metaphor for our positions and states of mind. Visch does not wish to impose anything on the viewer — instead, he holds up a mirror to us. As he puts it, "art exists to reveal man to himself." His work is presented at Be-Part, in the characteristic stables of the former Tack brewery.

Dejagere – Aerts Collection is the culmination of years of dedication, expertise and a deep passion for art. The collection is housed across two architectural spaces in Kortrijk: the main building, DOORN, and the newer addition, NOORD. The façade of the collection space, conceived by acclaimed artist Wesley Meuris, is a sculptural statement in itself, merging architecture and artistic intent and setting the tone for what lies within. While primarily a private collection, DA Collection occasionally opens its doors to the public for thoughtfully curated theme exhibitions that relate contemporary paintings and sculptures to historical artworks.

Program

11.45 Meet & greet at ABBY café Kortrijk (15 minutes walking from the station)
12.00 Lunch and SN Showroom with Hilde van Canneyt 
14.00 Visit to the exhibition Henk Visch — Ik was getrouwd met een aap at Be-Part 
15.30 Visit to the Dejagere – Aerts Collection with artist and collector Michaël Aerts 
17.00 End of program

The programme will be held in Dutch, English if needed. Let us know if you arrive by car, maybe we can do car sharing. Online registration required by 23 September. Please use the 'REGISTER NOW' button. Participation Sculpture Network members: 25,00 EUR  Non-members: 35,00 EUR Including: organisation, entrance fees, showroom, guided tours. Not included: lunch and drinks. To be paid in cash on the day (please place the money in an envelope). Priority will be given to Sculpture Network members. The event is limited to 20 participants. Meeting point ABBY café Kortrijk Begijnhofpark 8500 Kortrijk Contact This event is organised by Hilde van Canneyt, Sculpture Network Coordinator in Belgium, art critic and curator. If you have any questions about the event or registration, please contact Hilde or info@sculpture-network.org.

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Pollock- Krasner Study house: register on line for Viva La Vida! Frida Kahlo, Tuesday September 29, 12-1:15 pm. Details Below!

 

___________________________________________________________________________ Virtual Art Programs with  Joyce Raimondo, Education Coordinator All virtual programs are free! IN HONOR OF HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH VIVA LA VIDA! FRIDA KAHLO Workshops Celebrate the art of Mexico’s most famous female artist -- Frida Kahlo. Learn about the what she and Lee Krasner share in common. Discover how Kahlo told the dramatic story of her life in amazing paintings. Then create your own picture story that tells a memory in your life in an imaginative way. Have drawing supplies on hand. Tuesday, September 29, 12 - 1:15 pm (EDT) click here to register AND Thursday, October 1, 12- 1:00 (EDT) Offered By East Hampton Library click here to register with library _____________________________________________________________________ CELEBRATE MEXICAN MURALISTS Wednesday, September 30, 2:00 - 3:15 pm  Celebrate the artistic achievements of the great Mexican muralists David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Jose Clemente Orozco. Discover how these artists inspired Jackson Pollock in the creation of his groundbreaking abstract expressionist art and the mural projects of Pollock and Lee Krasner. Then Joyce Raimondo explains practical aspects of creating murals for hire. click here to register _______________________________________________________________________ PLUS ENJOY THIS HOW TO WORKSHOP WHAT'S MY LINE? PENCIL DRAWING Workshop Tuesday, September 29 , 2:00 - 3:00pm (EDT) Following a presentation of Pollock’s early graphite drawings, we will explore basics of observational drawing and modeling with pencil. From cross hatching, blending, and highlighting, this workshop will teach you creative ways that you can use pencil to create light and shade. Supplies; several sheets of paper, pencil, sharpener, eraser. Offered by East Hampton Library click here to register with library

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Patrick Heide Contemporary Exhibit;'s Peso Muerto, and Bernbard Ortiz October 7, 6-9 pm London.

 

Private view: Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 6-9 pm Exhibition dates: 8 October - 7 November 2026 11 Church Street, NW8 8EE, London We are excited to announce Benardo Ortiz’s  b. 1972, Colombia) first solo exhibition with the gallery. Ortiz has developed a distinctive practice spanning drawing, writing and typography. He makes drawings every day, turning his practice into a disciplined routine. Repetition, accumulation and subtle variations across different materials and approaches are part of Ortiz's process, allowing him to trace and question the passage of time. His major exhibitions include a solo show at the Museo de Arte Moderno de Buenos Aires (2016), the Biennale of Sydney (2016), the São Paulo Bienal (2012) and the Lyon Biennale (2011). His work is held in the collections of MoMA (New York), the Centre National des Arts Plastiques (Paris), Deutsche Bank (Berlin), Kadist, the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros and the Museo de Arte Moderno La Tertulia (Cali), among others. Upcoming exhibition | Brussels Catalina Chervin and Jose Antonio Suarez Londoño José Londoño, Untitled (10), Mixed media on paper, 35 x 28 cm, 2000-04 - detail Exhibition dates: 1 October - 28 November 2026 Avenue Van Volxem 333, Brussels, Belgium Closing this week in London Woven Dialogues Kate Terry, Bonolo Kavula, Raphaella Pester, Dillwyn Smith and Defne Tesal  Installation view at Patrick Heide Contemporary Art Until 26 September 2026 Join us tonight for the closing event- an exhibition tour with Raphaella Pester and Kate Terry Welcome drinks: 6 pm Start of the tour: 6:30 pm  Closing this week in Brussels Hear the springs Barbara Nicholls Installation view at Patrick Heide Contemporary Art Until 26 September 2026 #patrickheidecontemporaryart,@ineartmagazineblog.blogspot.com #sunstormfineartmagazine.com#artfunlondon#artfunabstract#artfunnew#fineartnow

The Laguna Art Museum exhibition of Kim Manfredi ~View eith. Grain of Sand~ opens October 3 2026,. See complete schedule below.

 

OPEN OCTOBER 3   Kim Manfredi: View with a Grain of Sand Artist Kim Manfredi explores perception, landscape and the human desire to impose meaning on the natural world through paintings. The works draw from direct observation of elemental phenomena, transforming place into an abstract visual language. Using color layered with drips, bleeds and oversprays, the paintings evoke the vitality and unpredictability of nature. Fragmentation within the compositions reflects humanity’s imprint on the environment.

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OCTOBER 4 | 11:00 AM   Artist Talk: Kim Manfredi Artist and curator insights Museum admission included Live Q&A   Join artist Kim Manfredi and curators Elizabeth Armstrong and Daniell Cornell for an engaging conversation exploring Manfredi’s exhibition View with a Grain of Sand. Together they will discuss the ideas, materials and process behind the work, offering visitors a deeper look into the artist’s practice and vision.

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ART + NATURE 2026   Kim Manfredi: A Flag Walk for Our Future A Flag Walk for Our Future is a participatory project and outdoor installation conceived by American painter Kim Manfredi that engages visitors with the natural environment while reflecting on how shared social agreements shape our experience of place. Rooted in Manfredi’s ongoing exploration of painting, nature and cultural frameworks, the project builds on research developed during her residency at BoxoPROJECTS in Joshua TreeOutdoor installation on view November 5–9 in Heisler Park–Main Beach.

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NOW ON VIEW   Radiant Terrains: Elements of Light in Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection Drawn entirely from the museum's permanent collection, Radiant Terrains explores how artists working from the 1960s to the present have transformed light into sculpture, painting, photography, installation and metaphor.

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OCTOBER 18 | 11:00 AM   de la Torre Brothers: Glass Blowing Demonstration Artist and curator insights Live demonstration Limited opportunity Watch mastery in motion as the de la Torre brothers demonstrate their extraordinary skill in glass, guiding viewers through their creative process step by step in real time. This rare, up-close opportunity is limited to 30 people.

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NOW ON VIEW   de la Torre Brothers: The Tipping Point Click the link to watch the de la Torre Brothers' walkthrough of their exhibition, The Tipping Point, on view now. Einar and Jamex bring you inside the exhibition, breaking down their influences and the themes that their maximalist exhibition expresses.

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YOUR MUSEUM   108 Years and Counting Come experience the best of California Art at Laguna Art Museum! Founded by local artists in 1918, Laguna Art Museum has collected and exhibited the best of California art at the center of our community for over 100 years. Our community of artists, donors, members, partners and participants comes together every day to build on this legacy and create an exciting future. Whether you’re visiting from out of town or live across the street, your experience at Laguna Art Museum is what moves us forward. 307 Cliff Dr Laguna Beach, CA 92651

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