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BELGIAN
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GHENT2021
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Belgian Art & Design FairBA&DF
07 –10 October 2021Floralies hall, Ghent
54 Jaarbeurs Gent Floralies Hall
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Belgian Art & Design Fair
Hans Hollein “The Siege of the Turks - Europe and the decisive battle at the Danube” Installation view at Künstlerhaus, Vienna, AT (1983)
9 The fair13 The scenography17 The booths39 In Between43 Start To Collect47 The curators53 The team58 Participate
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THEFAIR
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Between. Sometimes.Mostly. Often. Probably. Presumably. Rather.Simultaneously. Always. Perhaps. Also. Or. Together. In between. More. With. Without. And.
Doorzon interieurarchitecten & Theo De MeyerA first drawing
TheBelgianArt&DesignFaircelebratescreation—somewherebetweenartanddesign.Butespe-ciallycreationassuch,withoutnecessarilycatego-rizingit.Sometimesthis.Sometimesthat.Mostlyinbetween.
BELGIAN—astothegaze.BA&DFfocusesontheworkofBelgianartistsanddesigners.Oftennoticedabroad,theyarejustasoftenoverlookedintheirowncountry.OurgazeisBelgian,withoutnecessarilydefiningwhatexactlythisBelgiangazestandsfor.Becauseitprobablycannotbedefined.Asitprobablydoesnotwantbetoeither.Itwouldratherexistasacontradiction.Andembracethatcontradiction.
ART—d’uncôté.Thetermartreferstoadomain.Acollectionofdisciplines.Afield.Atthesametime,theartworldneverstopschanging.Withconstantlyinnovatingcollaborationsbetweenartists,galleries,exhibitionorganizers,collectors,patronsandcurators.BA&DFwantstogivethiscomplexityachancetoshowanddevelopitself.Withlike-mindedanddissentingpeople–perhapsmostlydissenters.WithWimLambrechtascurator.
DESIGN–Ontheotherhand.Thetermdesignalsoreferstoadomain.Afieldofexpertise.Acraft.Withcreators,designers,crafts,companiesandproducers.Withstory-tellingobjects.Handmadeorhigh-tech.Functionaloraesthetic.Uniqueorinseries.Andpreferably:alloftheabove.WithDoorzoninteriorarchitectsandTheoDeMeyerascurators.
FAIR—asaplace.Thefairasashow.Asameeting.Asacelebration.IntheFloralieshallinGhent.Withascenographyoftents—tokeepdry,andtogatherunderoneroof.Atentwithasquareforfurniture.Andworksofart.Atentwithroomsandwallsforgalleriesandshops.Atentforamarket,withobjectsontables.Andmuchmoreinbetween.ScenographybyDoorzoninteriorarchitectsandTheoDeMeyer.
BA&DFasafunfairforartanddesign.Twodifferentworlds.Withmanymoreworldsinbetween.Sometimeswitheachother.Some-timeswithout.Butaboveall,withandwithouttakentogether.
text: Bart Decroos
The fair
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SCENOGRAPHYTHE
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The roomsROOMDOUBLEROOMSUITE
The wallsWALL4–INDIVIDUALARTISTWALL8–GALLERY
The carpetsMEDIUMCARPETLARGECARPET
The tablesSMALLTABLEMEDIUMTABLELARGETABLE
The square
The ScenographyDoorzon interieurarchitecten & Theo De MeyerIsometry scenography
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BOOTHSTHE
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Guillaume Bijl‘Lustrerie Média’ Installation view at S.M.A.K., Ghent, BE (2008)The rooms The booths
The rooms
Eachroomisaseparatespace,withtwowallsandacarpet,toshowartworksordesignobjects.
Theroomsarereservedforgalleries,designstudiosandcollectives,companies,shops.
Participantsarefreetoorganizetheirroomaccordingtotheirownpreferencesaslongasitprovidesarepresenta-tive,freshandwell-organizedimageoftheiridentity.
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A.1
A.2
A.3
€ 3.950,00VAT21%excl.
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● Surfacearea:4m×4m● Numberofwalls:2×4rm=8rm● Generallighting:4spots● Lettering:Nameofthegallery/participant+artist/designer● 1tableand1chair● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 60Openinginvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 100Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
● Surfacearea:8m×4m● Numberofwalls:1×8rm+1×4rm(2-sided)=16rm● Generallighting:9spots● Lettering:Nameofthegallery/participant+artist/designer● 1tableand1chair● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 100Openinginvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 100Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
● Surfacearea:8m×4m–semicircle● Numberofwalls:1×8rm=8rm● Generallighting:7spots● Lettering:Nameofthegallery/participant+artist/designer● 1tableand1chair● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 80Openinginvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 100Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
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ROOM
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The rooms The booths
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Imi KnoebelInstallation view at Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, Wolfsburg, DE (2014)
The walls
Thewallsareintendedforshowingtwo-orthree-dimen-sionalartworksorobjects,asfarastheydon’texceedtheboundariesofthebooth’sreservedspace.*
Thewallsaremeantforindividualartists,galleriesandshops.Theycommunicatewiththeotherbooths.
Thecuratorspreferindividualpresentationsorbalancedcompositionsgatheringdifferentartistsordesignersthatarerepresentativeoftheparticipant'sidentity.
The walls The booths*Space boundaries delimited by a two meter wide carpet strip.
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B.2
The walls The booths
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€ 3.800,00VAT21%excl.
● Numberofwalls:1×4rm=4rm● Generallighting:2spots● Lettering:Nameoftheartist● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 40OpeningInvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 75Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
● Numberofwalls:2×4rm=8rm● Generallighting:4spots● Lettering:Nameofgallery+artist● 1tabeland1chair● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 60Openinginvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 100Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
WALL4Individualartist
WALL8Gallery
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Nathalie Du PasquierDon’t Take These Drawings Seriously 1981-1987The carpets
The carpets
Thecarpetsserveasabackgroundforaconstellationofspatialworksanddesignobjects,allcarefullyselectedandharmoniouslybroughttogetherbythecurators.
Bothartistsanddesignersareeligibletohavetheirworkshownhere.
The booths
2928 The carpets The booths
€ 1.250,00VAT21%excl.
CARPETMedium
● Surface:2.5m×2.5m● Generallighting:3spots● Lettering:Nameoftheartist,designer,studio● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 40Openinginvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 75Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
€ 1.900,00VAT21%excl.
CARPTESLarge
● Surface:3m×3m● Generallighting:3spots● Lettering:Nameoftheartist,designer,studio● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 40Openinginvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 75Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
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D The tables
Theclothedtablesareconceivedasamarketunderatent.Theyareidealfordisplayingsmallerobjects.*
Thetablesarereservedforallcraftsaswellascraftrelatedart&design(ceramics,textiledesign,jeweldesign,…)
The tables The booths
*Round clothed tables are provided by the organization. The sizes given are presumed sizes which will be specified in more detail after manufacturing.
Doorzon interieurarchitecten and FELTObject storiesInstallation view at Design Museum, Gent, BE (2019)
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D.2
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The tables The booths
€ 500,00VAT21%excl.
€ 750,00VAT21%excl.
€ 950,00VAT21%excl.
TABLESmall ±1,20mdiameter
● Generallighting:3spots● Lettering:Nameoftheartist,designer,studio● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 20Openinginvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 30Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
TABLEMedium
TABLELarge
±1,50mdiameter
±1,80mdiameter
● Generallighting:3spots● Lettering:Nameoftheartist,designer,studio● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 20Openinginvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 30Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
● Generallighting:3spots● Lettering:Nameoftheartist,designer,studio● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 20Openinginvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 30Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
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Martin Kippenberger The Happy End of Franz Kafka’s “Amerika” Installation view at Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, USA (1999)
The square
Thesquareisaplacetomeetandexchange,withplentyofartanddesignobjectsfromdifferentartistsanddesigners.
Itisreservedforthepresentationoffurnitureandartworksthatwerecarefullyselectedandbroughttogetherasanexhibitionbythecurators.
Participantscanregisterperobject.Themaximumsizeofasubmittedobjectis1,5minwidthandinlength,and4minheight.
The square The booths
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The square The booths
300,00 €/ObjectVAT21%excl.
The square
● Generallighting● Lettering:Object+designer● Invitationsforyourcontacts:• 15Openinginvitations–print(validfor2persons)• 30Publicinvitations–digital(validfor2persons)
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IN BETWEEN
4140 Ugo La Pietra Giardino all’italianaInstallation view at CERSAIE Fiera, Bologna, IT (1990) In between
In between
‘InBetween’istheplaceforvariousadditionalaspectsthatdon’ttakeupspaceonthesquare,intherooms,onthewalls,onthecarpetoronthetables.YouwillfindhereforinstancethecontentprogrammeoftheBelgianArt&DesignFair.Itsobjectiveistokeepafingeronthepulseandtohighlightthecomplextopicalityoftheartanddesignscene.
● Tributes ● Lectures and interviews ● Curated Exhibitions ● Installations and Trend rooms ● Collaborations Company & Artist, Company & Designer ● Bookshop ● Local catering offer ● Showcases
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STARTTO
COLLECT
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Start To Collect
WithStartToCollect,theBelgianArt&DesignFairintendstoapproachthelargegroupofpersonswhoareinterestedinartanddesignbutlessfamiliarwiththeartanddesignmarket.Thisinitiativeaimstodeveloptheenthusiasmforbuyingandcollectingwithinalargeraudi-ence.StartToCollectexploresanewaudienceonbehalfoftheBA&DFparticipantsbyofferingaprogrammeofstudioandgalleryvisits,crashcoursesandguidedtours.Theprejudicesandrigiditysurroundingtheartanddesignworldwillbecompetentlydismantledinordertomakewayforacuriousandopenapproach.
StartToCollectnotonlyoffersanaccessibleexplorationoftheartanddesignworld,butalsoanin-depthviewoftheparticipants’programmebefore,duringandafterthefair.Bydoingso,we
ensurecontinuousattention,allyearround,forBA&DF,itsparticipantsandtheBelgianartanddesignscene.Duringthefair,StartToCollectactivatesvisitorsthroughworkshopsandguidedtoursthatintroducethemtotheparticipants.
StartToCollectworksasaclubwithanannualmembership.WhatdistinguishesStartToCollectfromothercollectorsormuseumclubsisitseclecticprogrammeanditsfocusonbothartanddesign,whichforconnoisseurstoocanbeinterestingadditionstotheexistingoffer.StartToCollectisaninitiativeoftheBelgianArt&DesignFair.
www.starttocollect.be
*Kunst Aan Zet is an interest-free art loan for private individuals which allows them to purchase an artwork or unique design object from a Flemish or Brussels artist and to pay in installments. For more information: kunstaanzet.be.
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The curators
Doorzon interior architects & Theo De Meyer
StefanieEveraertandCarolineLateurareworkingtogetherasDoorzoninteriorarchitectssince2005.TheystartedtheircareersinMaartenVanSeveren'sstudio,workingatfirstmainlyforprivateindividuals,fromnewbuildsandrenovationstosmallerassignmentssuchascustom-madefurniture.Overthepast15years,theirfieldofactivityhasexpandedtopublicandinternationalprojects,multiplecompetitiondesigns,scenographyandexhibitions.In2016,forexample,theycuratedtheBelgianpavilionattheVeniceBiennaleofArchitecture,incollaborationwithdevyldervincktaillieuarchitectsandFilipDujardin.FortheDesignMuseuminGhenttheycreatedanewscenographyforthepermanentcollectionincollaborationwithFELTarchitectsGhent.Inadditiontothecreationanddesign,theyalsocuratedthefirsttemporaryexhibitionwithinthenewsetup.
CarolineandStefaniebothteachatLeuvenUniversity(FacultyofArchitecture,Sint-LucasCampusGhent)since2016.TheoDeMeyerisanarchitectoperatingbetweenmultiplepractices.Amongotherthings,heworksasaprojectarchitectforjandevylderingevinckarchitectsandasanassistantattheETHUniversityinZürich.ThroughcollaborationswithartistManorGrunewaldandDoorzoninteriorarchitects,TheoDeMeyerdevelopedhisownindependentandstillexpandingfield,includingscenographyaswellasfurnitureandarchitecture.TheoformswithDoorzoninteriorarchitectsthecoreoftheStandVanZakenmodularcollective,creatoroffurnitureandarchitecturethroughcollaborationswithspecialistsinvariousfields.StandVanZakensupportsthecreationanddevelopmentofobjects,buildingsandideasbyrelyingonsharedenthusiasm.
A Doorzon interior architects and Theo De MeyerP: Photograffiti-kaatje
B Doorzon interior architectskitchen HEM P: Filip Dujardin
C Theo De Meyer for Manor GrunewaldGoods Between Floors - Berthold Pott Gallery CologneP: Alexander Böhle
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ART
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The curators
Wim Lambrecht
WimLambrecht(°1973)isHeadofLUCASchoolofArtscampusSint-LucasVisualArtsGhent.Inadditiontobeingalecturerandresearcher,heisalsoactiveasanartistandcurator.Helikestoconnectdifferentartisticdisciplinesandbringsthemtothepublicintheformofexhibitions,performances,concerts,playsandbooks,allwithinacontemporaryartisticcontext.HeisalsoaboardmemberattheHISK(HigherInstituteforFineArts),KunsthalGentandSmoke&Dust/019.
AsacuratorhemadeexhibitionsattheUniversityLibraryLeuven,S.M.A.K.,STUK,NRWForumDüsseldorf,Museumdr.Guislain,theSerbianpavilionattheVeniceBiennale,theAbtenhuisinGeraardsbergen,theRaveelMuseum,etc.
A Wim LambrechtP: Han Decorte
B Dear ReaderThe Prélude Pathétique P: Dear Reader
C Heidi Voet (Installation) & Kris Martin (Print) A Whole New World A Go-Go & ErstarrungP: Dirk Pauwels; Courtesy of S.M.A.K
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TheBelgianArt&DesignFairfocusesthisyearonacompleterenewal.Behindthescenes,manypeopleparticipateinthisnewstory,whichaimstobesharper,moreexcitingandunique.TheBA&DFthinktankincludes:
The team
● ORGANIZATIONCollaborationbetweenNestorCreativeEventOrganizersandIJV-IFASnpo• HarryVanhoyweghen—founderandmanagingdirectorBA&DF
• JandeGeest—GeneralDirectorIJV-IFASnpo
• LoïcWillemot—operationcoordinator
• VeerleTuytschaever—mediacoordinator
● CURATORART• WimLambrecht—HeadofLUCASchoolofArtscampus Sint-LucasVisualArtsGhent
● DESIGN&SCENOGRAPHYCURATORS• CarolineLateurandStefanieEveraert—Doorzoninteriorarchitects
• TheoDeMeyer—architect
● STARTTOCOLLECT• AlixNemery—operationcoordinator
• MathieuCieters—socialmedia
● THINKTANK• MoniekBucquoye—senioradvisordesign
• DaanRau—founderVZWAmarant—artcritic
• JohanValcke—honorarydirectorDesignVlaanderen—galleryowner
• ChristopheUrbain—founderAtelierEcru—co-directorBarbéUrbainGallery
• GuillaumeVanMoerkercke—artdirectorAdRandom—artist
• StevenVercruysse—interiorarchitect—salesconsultantFritzHansen
● COMMUNICATION• ClubParadis● GRAPHICDESIGN• StudioStudio.be
Who is involved?
GENERALINFORMATION
NestorCreativeEventOrganizersContentRelations+3292415510content@ba-df.be
PRACTICALINFORMATION
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6 Hans Hollein“The Siege of the Turks - Europe and the decisive battle at the Danube”Installation view at Künstlerhaus, Vienna, AT (1983)Peter Weibel, HG. ED. (2012). Hans Hollein. Ostfildern: Hatje Cantz
18 Guillaume Bijl‘Lustrerie Média’ Installation view at S.M.A.K., Ghent, BE (2008)Welchman, J.C.,(2016). Guillaume Bijl (Monograph). Zürich: JRP Ringier.
22 Imi KnoebelInstallation view at Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, Wolfsburg, DE
(2014)Broeker, H. (2014). Imi Knoebel. Works 1966-2014 (Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg). Wolfsburg: Kerber Verlag
26 Nathalie Du PasquierDon’t Take These Drawings Seriously 1981-1987Sosa, O., (2015). Nathalie Du Pasquier. Don’t Take These Drawings Seriously 1981-1987. New York: powerhouse Books.
30 Doorzon interior architects and FELTObject storiesInstallation view at Design Museum, Gent, BE (2019)F: Michiel De Cleene
34 Martin Kippenberger The Happy End of Franz Kafka’s “Amerika” Installation view at Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, USA (1999)Carnegie Museum of Art (1999). Martin Kippenberger. The Happy End of Franz Kafka’s “Amerika”, Retrieved 23 March, 2020, from www.wikiart.org
40 Ugo La PietraGiardino all’italianaInstallation view at CERSAIE Fiera, Bologna, IT (1990)Corraini, M. (2015). Ugo La Pietra. Research and works in the Applied Arts and in Design. Lavis: Corraini Edizioni.
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● Proposalforapresentationatthefair(max.250words)● Overviewoftheworks/objects/productstobeexhibitedwithphotosandmentionofallcredits● Textabouttheexhibitedartist(s),designer(s)and/orproduct(s)(max.250words)● Textabouttheparticipant’smotivation+history(max.250words)
● Listofrepresentedartists/designers/products● Generalpricecategoryoftheworks/objects/products● Max.10imagesofexhibitions/presentationsand/orworks/objects/productswithmentionofallcredits
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A.1 Room 75,00€A.2 DoubleRoom 75,00€A.3 Suite 75,00€
B.1 Wall4: 35,00€B.2 Wall8: 75,00€C.1 CarpetMedium: 35,00€C.2 CarpetLarge: 35,00€
D.1 TableSmall: 35,00€D.2 TableMedium: 35,00€D.3 TableLarge: 35,00€E.1 Thesquare: 35,00€
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