Episode 1 – Eribon, Louis, Lasganerie (FR)

Didier Eribon, Édouard Louis, and Geoffroy de Lagasnerie, three leading figures in contemporary philosophy and literature, come together to explore the emotional, cultural, and political relationships that inspire artistic creation. Their enduring friendship provides a backdrop to this rich exchange.

Episode 2 – Stefan Hertmans (NL) 
In his latest novel, Dius, Stefan Hertmans plunges into the story of an unconditional relationship between a student and his teacher, united by their shared fascination for a bygone era. Through this tale of art and nostalgia, Hertmans vividly portrays the soul of an artist at odds with their time, reminiscent of the great biographies of master painters. 

Episode 3 – Ghayat Elmadoun (EN) 
Ghayath Almadhoun, a leading voice in contemporary Arab poetry, transforms poetry into an act of justice and resistance. Through his work, this Palestinian-Syrian poet and filmmaker confronts themes of violence, exile, and the loss of homeland. Known as “the great poet of a great catastrophe”, Almadhoun captures tragedy with profound resonance and emotional depth.

Episode 4 – Olivia Lang (EN) 
Step into the world of Olivia Laing, whose lyrical writing explores themes of loneliness, identity, and belonging. Renowned for her bestseller The Lonely City, Laing blends personal narrative with cultural analysis, following in the footsteps of literary icons like Joan Didion.

Episode 5 – Ovidie (FR) 
In this episode, Ovidie—Doctor in Literature and Film Studies, author, and filmmaker—discusses her essay La Chair est triste hélas. Reflecting on her personal experience of renouncing sex, she shares a candid exploration of intimacy and uncertainty about what the future holds.

This podcast series, accompanying the Love Is Louder exhibition, was made possible thanks to the support of the Next Generation EU project, for which Bozar expresses its gratitude. 

Editing was done by Guillaume Nolevaux, 
coordination by Natacha Hostyns, edition by Safia Kessas, 
and production by Isabelle Truc from Iota Production.