Magritte, Bacon, Ensor, Moore, Jordaens, Rubens … These are just some of the world-famous names on display at the MAS in autumn 2023. The not-to-be-missed exhibition 'Rare and Indispensable' brings a unique selection of masterpieces from the Flemish masterpiece list. Works of art you would otherwise have to travel all over Flanders to see, or which were never even publicly accessible, can now be temporarily admired in one museum hall. All in honour of the 20th anniversary of the 'Flemish Ma...

Pierre Culot (1938-2011) was een Belgische keramist/beeldhouwer.

Pierre Culot werd opgeleid door Antoine de Vinck en de Engelse meester-pottenbakker Bernard Leach. Hij behoorde tot de generatie keramisten uit de jaren 1950 die van hun ambacht een kunstvorm maakten. De klei die hij draaide, tot plakken vormde, afkrabde en verniste veranderde in courante gebruiksvoorwerpen met een majestueuze présence. Hij bleef zijn leven lang trouw aan zijn initiële pottenbakkerservaring, en liet zijn werk ...

The first publication about the building of the Academia Belgica in Rome, residential facility and research centre for Belgian artists and researchers in Rome. Constructed between 1937 and 1939 by both an Italian and Belgian architect, in a style both modernist and art déco, the building has preserved not only its exterior but also in large parts its original interior decorations and even furniture.

This book covers the various stages of the realization of the original building and its inte...

In café De Pintoloog vindt een woelig gesprek plaats tussen twee oude vrienden. Schrijver Carl probeert zijn boekenwijsheid aan barman Peter te verkopen, maar die ziet vanachter zijn toog meer heil in zijn eigen levensvisie. Een andere tooghanger kan het maar moeilijk aanhoren. Wanneer zij zich roert, laaien de gemoederen op, gaat de drank onverdund vloeien en botst Carl op de wankele muren van zijn eigen geloof.

A mortal curse laid upon a baby princess, magic fairies, and true love's first kiss... Will Princess Aurora escape her tragic destiny? This magnificent paper cut-out book plunges us into the enchanting world of the famous ballet, Sleeping Beauty.

Eternal Moment is testament to transient beauty. Within these pages, Kazuhiro Sugimoto seeks to immortalize the fleeting beauty of some of Earth's most captivating flora - capturing the flowers' essence, their vivid colors and delicate blooms in all their glory before they fade away. Every petal and stem lovingly crafted and each design executed with care and in minute detail.

As a Japanese flower designer, Sugimoto's work incorporates the aesthetics and techniques of Japanese culture, emphas...

The International Floral Art 2023/2024 is the milestone tenth edition of this biannual publication devoted to the captivating world of floral design. Both novice and experienced florists from all around the globe showcase their exceptional skills and creativity in the art of flower arranging. This book pushes the boundaries of the craft, inviting us to revel in unexpected floral artistry and spectacular showpieces that demonstrate a strong artistic vision, exceptional craftsmanship, unwaverin...