1. Discover the essentials: the exhibition and Highlights Tour 

The exhibition itself is the heart of your experience. As you wander through the halls, you are immersed in a world that invites reflection and dialogue. For those who want to better understand the main works, there are the Highlights Tours, which take place at 12:30 p.m. every Friday and at 3 p.m. on Sunday. An experienced guide will lead you through the core works of the exhibition and share insights that will deepen your experience. Whether you are a seasoned art connoisseur or visiting an exhibition for the first time, this tour offers an accessible and inspiring introduction to De Bruyckere’s work. 

2. Experiencing art together: guided tours for groups and schools 

Would you rather visit the exhibition with friends, colleagues, or students? Bozar offers tailor-made guided tours for groups and secondary schools. These tours are tailored to the specific interests of the group, so that everyone can connect with the artwork in their own way.  

3. An exclusive look behind the scenes: Meet the Artist 

On Thursday, 27 March, you will have a unique opportunity to meet Berlinde De Bruyckere herself during a conversation with journalist Dany Illegems. The artist shares her sources of inspiration, the stories behind her work, and her vision of the exhibition. This evening will be extra special because the halls will remain open until midnight, so you can view the works of art in peace after this fascinating conversation. 

4. A cinematic perspective: Teorema by Pier Paolo Pasolini 

The connection between art and film becomes tangible during the screening of Teorema, a masterpiece by Pier Paolo Pasolini. This film, in which the arrival of a mysterious guest profoundly changes the lives of a family, ties in seamlessly with the themes of transformation and vulnerability in De Bruyckere’s work. On Tuesday, 22 April, you can watch the film in the presence of the artist, who will open the evening. Anyone who misses this opportunity can also see the film at 2 p.m. on 26 and 27 April.

5. A multidisciplinary evening: Bozar All Over the P(a)lace 

On Thursday, 24 April, Bozar will transform into a lively meeting place during Bozar All Over the P(a)lace. This evening combines art, performances, music, and film and offers a wide range of experiences. You can enjoy the special performance of Romeu My Deer by Romeu Runa, inspired by the work of De Bruyckere. Also showing will be Mira de Boose’s film White Skin Closed Eye, which provides an intimate look at the artist’s creative process. In addition, you can explore the exhibition until midnight and end the evening with a drink in a vibrant atmosphere. 

6. Literature meets visual arts: Meet the Writer 

On Wednesday, 14 May, writer Caroline Lamarche will take you on her literary exploration of Berlinde De Bruyckere’s work. Lamarche is deeply inspired by the artist and has written, among other things, the story Dans la maison un grand cerf, which touches on the themes and aesthetics of De Bruyckere. During this evening, she will share her personal view on the works of art and the stories that flow from them. 

7. Why do we fight? A film and conversation about violence 

On Tuesday, 17 June, Bozar invites you to the screening of Why We Fight?, a film by Alain Platel and Mirjam Devriendt. This documentary explores the origins of violence and the human struggle with fear and frustration. After the film, Berlinde De Bruyckere and the makers will engage in a conversation with the audience, giving you the opportunity to reflect on the parallels between art and human behaviour. 

8. Take Berlinde’s world home in the form of a catalogue or listen to the podcast

inally, there is the exhibition catalogue, published by Bozar Books and Mercatorfonds. You can find it at the Bozar Bookshop by Walther König. It features texts by Gary Carrion-Murayari, as well as Selen Ansen, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Ory Dessau, Katrien Driesen, Joaquim Oliveira Caetano, and Patti Smith. From April 2025, you can also listen to the podcast series, It is almost Berlinde De Bruyckere, in which the story of the artist and her world is told in an intimate way.

The exhibition Berlinde De Bruyckere. Khorós and the rich programme surrounding it is more than a cultural experience: it is an invitation to reflect on what it means to be human. Plan your visit via bozar.be and be touched by the power and vulnerability of Berlinde De Bruyckere’s work.