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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