‘Berlinde De Bruyckere’

In 2025, Bozar will present a large-scale solo exhibition featuring the work of Berlinde De Bruyckere (b. 1964, Ghent) for the first time. Humanity and the condition humaine are at the core of her compelling oeuvre. De Bruyckere draws on various sources of inspiration: Christian iconography, classical mythology, the works of the Flemish masters and cultural lore. She introduces these influences into a contemporary context; the violence that surrounds us, the images of human suffering on a global scale, but also the beauty and hope for change.

For Bozar, De Bruyckere will create an exhibition as a mind map conceived specifically for the historic halls designed by Victor Horta. The show will feature a blend of older and newer works, woven together with artistic dialogues that include work by a.o. Nan Goldin, Lucas Cranach, and Patti Smith.