Author: Olivier Hottois

The Jewish Museum of Belgium embarks on its makeover: time for the ‘Jewish Museum In/ Out’.

The Jewish Museum of Belgium today announced the temporary closure of its doors for an ambitious renovation and extension project, with a planned reopening in 2028. This transformation is an opportunity for the institution to rethink its role in contemporary society around its key themes of openness, dialogue and education. During this period, the museum will take on a new form and become the Jewish Museum In/Out, pursuing its cultural missions through out-of-home and digital initiatives.

A dynamic program connected to the world

During the closure, the Jewish Museum of Belgium will continue to enrich the Brussels and international landscape under the banner of Jewish Museum In/Out. The institution will explore new ways of disseminating culture. Contemporary art exhibitions will be organized in partnership with other institutions, enabling the public to discover works and projects in new venues. In addition to exhibitions, the museum will continue to program traveling art events and performances, in partnership with the City of Brussels, incorporating artistic interventions in public spaces and partner venues. This nomadic approach will enable us to continue creating powerful and innovative encounters, reinforcing the museum’s presence in the cultural life of Brussels.

An off-site educational program has also been set up to interact directly with schools, promoting cultural education right in their midst. This commitment to young people testifies to the museum’s determination to remain a central player in the transmission of knowledge and humanist values, as well as in the fight against antisemitism and all forms of racism.

At the same time, the museum is turning to digital technology to meet contemporary needs. During the construction period, a digital museum will highlight all the museum’s missions – conservation, dissemination and education. An interactive platform, accessible to all, will enable visitors to explore the collections, follow exhibitions and take part in educational programs, wherever they may be.

“The renovation of the Jewish Museum of Belgium is essential to preserve and enhance this unique place of cultural and educational transmission. Its commitment to telling the story through art and memory is invaluable. Until it reopens, the hors-les-murs program promises to enrich our city and bring culture to the heart of Brussels’ neighborhoods, offering everyone a precious opportunity for exploration and reflection.” – Philippe Close, Mayor of Brussels

An architectural and cultural transformation

Housed since 2002 in a building dating from the late 19th century, the Jewish Museum of Belgium will undergo an architectural transformation. Barozzi Veiga Architects (Barcelona), in collaboration with Tab Architects (Ghent), will lead the renovation. The architectural project will include the addition of a “belvedere”, a symbol of openness and modernity, offering a panoramic view of Brussels. At the same time, particular attention will be paid to the scenography, designed by Christophe Gaeta, who will propose a new museum itinerary. The whole will be enriched by the integration of a contemporary work of art, reinforcing the dialogue between tradition and innovation.

A museum for the future

This renovation is much more than an architectural project. It testifies to the Jewish Museum of Belgium’s ability to reinvent itself, to respond to the challenges of tomorrow, and to reinforce its role as a place of exchange, reflection and transmission. In 2028, the museum will reopen its doors with a totally redesigned space, in tune with the expectations of a diversified public connected to its time.

The project to build the new Jewish Museum of Belgium is supported by Beliris – Brussels-Capital Region, the Wallonia-Brussels Federation and the City of Brussels.

Hidden Stories: Stéphane Mandelbaum

For the third episode of our Hidden Stories series, discover Composition à la figure rouge, a recent acquisition by the Jewish Museum of Belgium.

Created by Stéphane Mandelbaum (1961–1986), this double-sided work combines gouache, ballpoint pen, and felt-tip marker. It explores powerful themes such as identity, sexuality, violence, and memory.

Watch our video to learn more about this striking piece.

An Exceptional Kaddish Concert with Shaya Feldman and Franco Panizon at the Jewish Museum of Belgium!

On May 21, 2025, the Jewish Museum of Belgium, in collaboration with the Jewish Cultural House, invites you to an exceptional Kaddish concert featuring Shaya Feldman (vocals & double bass) and Franco Panizon (piano).

The concert will present a rich and varied repertoire centered around the Kaddish, featuring works by renowned composers such as Salomone Rossi, Maurice Ravel, André Hajdu, Josef Dorfman, Emanuel Vahl, as well as original compositions by Shaya Feldman.

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The Kaddish, a key moment in Jewish liturgy, has been the prayer for the dead since the Middle Ages. Written in Aramaic, this text praises the Eternal in all His majesty, without any direct reference to death. The term Kaddish also encompasses the music that accompanies it.

There are numerous versions of the Kaddish, varying by the period and place of their composition. They can be either sad or joyful. The Yiddish phrase a father says to his son, “Du bist mein kaddish,” ironically links love with death!

Behind each Kaddish lies a story, and there are many! Why does a particular melody become popular in a community? Why did Maurice Ravel, who was not Jewish, feel the need to compose a Kaddish?

Fascinated by this richness, Shaya Feldman has gathered several Kaddish versions from the 16th century to the present day, adding a contemporary touch.

An exciting evening with unique sounds that come from the depths of tradition!

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Shaya Feldman is a double bass player, composer, and multidisciplinary dada artist from France and Israel. He graduated from the Jerusalem Academy of Music and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Paris. In Israel, Shaya served as the musical director of the Association of Performing Artists and various festivals. He plays double bass in numerous orchestras, including the prestigious Opéra National de Paris and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra. Shaya also performs his own compositions on various international stages in Israel, Europe, and the United States. He frequently collaborates with contemporary music composers.

Franco Panizon is a pianist who completed his studies with distinction at the Trieste Conservatory (2016), where he also studied harpsichord and composition. He furthered his education at the Schola Cantorum in Paris. In Brussels, he completed his academic studies with a master’s degree in piano performance at the Koninklijk Conservatorium in 2020. The following year, he also obtained a Master’s in Education from the Conservatory of Mons. He collaborates in duos with cellist Federico Bragetti, flutist André Portela, and double bass player Shaya Feldman.

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Practical Information

Date: May 21, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Location: Jewish Museum of Belgium – 21, rue des Minimes, 1000 Brussels

Tickets:

Article 27 and Students: 8€
Regular: 15€
Support: 25€

Book now!🎫

An Exceptional Chamber Music Class Concert at the Jewish Museum of Belgium

On Friday, April 25, 2025, at 7 PM, the Royal Conservatory of Brussels invites you to an exceptional concert by the Chamber Music Class, held at the Jewish Museum of Belgium. This event, coordinated by Jean-Marc Fessard*, promises an unforgettable musical evening, showcasing the talent and passion of young musicians.

An Inspiring Musical Evening

The concert will feature a rich and varied repertoire, including works by renowned composers such as Ludwig Van Beethoven, Piotr Moss, Igor Stravinsky, and Johannes Brahms. Students from the Chamber Music Class will take you on a journey through iconic pieces, demonstrating their mastery and artistic sensitivity.

Program:

Ludwig Van Beethoven – Trio op.11: Allegro con brio, Adagio, Tema con Variazioni. With Filip Cempa (clarinet), Elisabeth Lefebvre (cello), David Ganczar (piano).
Piotr Moss – “Stances”. With Filip Cempa (clarinet), Elisabeth Lefebvre (cello), David Ganczar (piano).
Igor Stravinsky – “Suite de l’histoire du soldat”. With Lana Herasymenko (violin), Armand-Wilfried Fessard (clarinet), Clément Bouvare (piano).
Johannes Brahms – Trio op.114. With Jiaxu Zheng (clarinet), Cuting Liang (cello), Narmia Ismayilova (piano).

Practical Information

Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Jewish Museum of Belgium – 21, rue des Minimes, 1000 Brussels
Admission: Free – Reservation required: https://concert-musique-de-chambre.eventsquare.store/fr/ggglvzebxsfw/vzac5vibev3p

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to discover promising talents in an intimate and inspiring setting. Reserve your place now to attend this exceptional concert.

*Jean-Marc Fessard, a professor at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, is a renowned clarinetist and musicologist. A graduate of the CNSM in Paris and holding a doctorate, he is the winner of numerous international competitions. He has recorded around thirty CDs and performed with prestigious orchestras. Highly engaged in contemporary creation, he is also an author and lecturer.

Discover the celebration of Passover with your family at the Jewish Museum of Belgium!

On Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, we invite you to celebrate Passover in a warm, delicious, and cultural setting at the Jewish Museum of Belgium.

Program:

Matza baking workshop (traditional unleavened Passover bread)
Tasting of delicious Matza Ball Soup
Discover Passover ritual objects from our collection, presented by Barbara Cuglietta, Director of the museum

A meaningful morning of sharing and tradition, in collaboration with Nehama Uzan from the EJCC.

👉 Reserve your spot before April 4!
📩 Reservations: secretariat@mjb-jmb.org

We look forward to welcoming many of you to the Jewish Museum of Belgium to celebrate this festival of freedom together! 🎉

Jewish Women Voices – Episode 3: Marianne Berenhaut 💜

Today, on International Women’s Day, we reflect on the life and work of Marianne Berenhaut, an artist whose creations became closely associated with the feminist movement—though she never sought to be labeled an activist. For her, it was the sculptures themselves that carried the message.

🎧 Discover her story in the latest episode of Jewish Women Voices.

We are delighted to announce the publication of our 2024 Activity Report! This year was marked by exceptional achievements and challenges to be addressed. We would like to share with you the highlights and accomplishments that shaped our journey over the past year.

To view our 2024 Activity Report, click on the link below:

Download the 2024 Activity Report

An exceptional musical event at the Jewish Museum of Belgium

On Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 7 PM, the Royal Conservatory of Brussels presents The Right to Childhood at the Jewish Museum of Belgium, a creation by Patricia Jankowska inspired by the life and work of Janusz Korczak, a key advocate for children’s rights.

A powerful musical tribute

Created by Patricia Jankowska, this project pays homage to Korczak, a pedagogue, writer, and doctor who dedicated his life to children before being deported with them to Treblinka in 1942. The music, composed by Piotr Moss, and the artistic coordination by Jean-Marc Fessard, bring this moving story to life.

Practical information

Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Time: 7 PM
Location: Jewish Museum of Belgium – 21, Rue des Minimes, 1000 Brussels
Free entry – Reservation required : https://le-droit-lenfance-p-jankowska.eventsquare.store/fr/atklnl8b0vyw/zunywyoruays

Don’t miss this special evening dedicated to the memory and commitment of Janusz Korczak through music and artistic expression.

➡️ Reserve your spot now

The Jewish Museum of Belgium participates in the Nocturnes on April 3, 2025!

Every Thursday evening, from March 13 to April 24, 2025, the Nocturnes invite you to discover Brussels’ museums and art centers from a new perspective. This year, the Jewish Museum of Belgium is once again joining this must-attend event and will open its doors on Thursday, April 3, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.

An Exclusive Program

In an intimate and immersive atmosphere, we offer you:

Cultural Awareness Workshop | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Take part in a unique workshop exploring various aspects of Jewish culture through art, traditions, and narratives. A great opportunity to learn more about a fascinating heritage and engage in discussions on transmission and memory.
Testimony of a Holocaust Survivor | 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM A rare moment of listening and sharing. Come and hear the moving testimony of a survivor, an essential narrative to keep memory alive and understand history through the voices of those who lived it.

A Unique Evening

The Nocturnes offer a chance to rediscover Brussels’ museums outside regular opening hours, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. By participating in this evening, you will have the opportunity to explore our collections differently and experience a more immersive approach to the Jewish Museum of Belgium.

Attention: the Jewish Museum of Belgium is currently undergoing renovations. The museum is only accessible for the proposed activities. There are no exhibitions.

Join us for a unique cultural and human experience!

Practical Information:
📅 Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Jewish Museum of Belgium, Rue des Minimes 21, 1000 Brussels
🎟️ Admission: Free, booking required.

To book, please send an email to edu@mjb-jmb.org with your name, first name, email address, and the activity you wish to register for.

You can find the full Nocturnes programme here.

We look forward to welcoming you!

We are delighted to present the second episode of our Hidden Stories series, a unique format in our digital museum.

In this new episode, we shed light on a rare photographic archive: Jewish holiday camps after the Second World War. These holiday camps, organised under the impetus of the AIVG (Assistance to Jewish Victims of War), by associations such as Solidarité Juive and the CCSJ (Centre Culturel et Sportif Juif), offered surviving children a space for reconstruction, transmission and resilience. Far from being mere leisure camps, they were places of cultural rebirth, where young people could rediscover an identity that the war had tried to erase.

Hidden Stories invites you to explore objects and archives that go beyond mere testimonies of the past, revealing powerful narratives that shape identity and collective memory.

🎥 Watch our video to discover these exceptional archive images.

Roma Queer Community: Pathways to Visibility, Representation and Belonging

Join us for a panel discussion that centers the voices and experiences of queer Roma community navigating intersecting identities. This event creates space to confront structural and social barriers while starting a conversation on how we can collectively push for visibility, representation, and belonging.

Guests

Alba (she/her): Roma feminist and antiracist advocate from Spain. Co-founder of the Feminist Collective of Romani Gender Experts, Alba works to decolonize knowledge and amplify intersectional racial justice.
Ana (she/her): LGBTQ+ human rights monitor at the European Roma Rights Centre, trans activist, and drag artist from Serbia. Ana highlights the unique challenges of LGBTQI+ Roma through grassroots work.
Jaetta (she/her): With decades of experience addressing social exclusion, Jaetta advocates for Roma human rights in Belgium through activism and community-building.
Aldessa (she/her): Feminist and intersectional DJ using music to amplify Roma culture, decolonize beats, and challenge the status quo on the dance floor.

Program

18:30 – 19:30 | Panel discussion
19:30 – 20:00 | Q&A
20:00 – 21:00 | DJ set by Aldessa

This event invites you to listen, reflect, and take action towards meaningful participation.

More information about the event here.

On the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Centre Communautaire Laïque Juif (CCLJ) is organizing an exceptional day dedicated to hope and resilience. This event will shed light on the reconstruction of individuals and communities after the war.

Day Program

1. Study Day: “Survive and Rebuild”
Démocratie et Barbarie is organizing a study day focused on reconstruction, with a particular emphasis on the liberation of the camps. This dedicated moment will explore how survivors overcame trauma to rebuild their lives and contribute to their communities.

Where: Centre Communautaire Laïque Juif (CCLJ) – Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 52, 1060 Saint-Gilles
When: January 27, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Study Day Program
Registration is now open via this link.

An Exhibition to Discover Alongside the Study Day

In parallel with the study day, the CCLJ and the Jewish Museum of Belgium present an exhibition in the CCLJ rotunda. This presentation highlights post-war Jewish summer camps, symbols of renewal, solidarity, and transmission. The images on display illustrate the collective effort to provide children with an environment conducive to physical and moral reconstruction. These camps, supported by various Jewish political movements, underscore the importance of childhood as a foundation for the community’s future.

2. Evening Study Session: “Beyond Survival”

Where: Centre Communautaire Laïque Juif (CCLJ) – Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 52, 1060 Saint-Gilles
When: January 27, 2025, at 7:00 PM

More information about the evening can be found here.
Registration is now open via this link.

This evening will center around testimonies from Holocaust survivors, recounting their journeys from the liberation of the camps to their involvement in rebuilding community institutions. These accounts will be enriched by contributions from their descendants, offering an intergenerational perspective on this legacy of resilience.

We invite you to join us for this event, rich in emotions and insights, honoring the memory of the victims while celebrating the strength of human reconstruction.

Executive Assistant (f/h/x) – Position ACS level C

Presentation of the Museum

Through exhibitions combining Art and History, the Jewish Museum of Belgium invites the public to discover the diversity of Jewish cultures, past and present. Located in the heart of Europe’s capital, our mission is to preserve Belgium’s Jewish heritage and perpetuate its collective memory. Thanks to a bold cultural program enriched by universal themes, the museum plays an essential role as an intercultural mediator, promoting the values of openness and inclusiveness. Its educational work with school audiences, promoting intercultural and interreligious dialogue, earned it the Democracy and Human Rights Prize from the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in 2020.

Purpose of the position

The role of the Executive Assistant at the Jewish Museum of Belgium is to proactively support our President and our Director in managing their day-to-day activities, ensuring smooth coordination and rigorous monitoring of internal operations. As a central point of liaison, this position is essential for ensuring administrative efficiency, facilitating event coordination, managing supplier relations and overseeing the practical aspects of museum maintenance and security. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, initiative, versatility and a constant attention to quality and detail.

Duties and responsibilities

Calendar management

Proactive and efficient management of daily calendar, meeting schedules and agenda for the Museum’s President and Director.

2. Administrative support

Receiving, screening and dispatching of incoming mail (paper and digital)
Drafting and editing outgoing mail (paper and digital) to officials, business relations and thank yous for donations to the Museum.
Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records and files (paper and digital)
Supporting the Accounts Receivable with invoicing.
Establishing tax documents in relation to sponsors donations.
Supporting the Director with follow-up of subsidies applications and related documents.
Human Resources: follow-up with the external payroll services and Actiris.

3. Office supplies and contractors

Researching and ordering supplies for day-to-day operations and maintenance of the Museum
Call for tenders and obtain offers from prospective suppliers of goods and services

4. Logistic and administrative support to the Exhibitions Department and during Events at the Museum

Researching and contacting caterers and suppliers of goods and services with respect to best practice and competitive rates.
Sending out of invitations; managing and maintaining recipients lists, follow-up of rsvp’s

5. Building and Museum’s premises

Follow-up with cleaning staff and service companies
Follow-up with security services

6. Support for the Executive Committee and Board of Directors

Maintaining General Assembly calendars – Taking minutes during Executive Committee meetings
Sending out calls for meetings of the General Assembly

Skills and qualifications

Qualifications and experience:

At least 5 years of related experience in a similar field (preferably in the cultural or museum sector)
Excellent knowledge both written and verbal of French and Dutch; English is considered an asset

Know-how

Communication skills at all levels: company executives, colleagues and external contacts and public
Excellent knowledge and practice of all computing tools and devices. (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

Personal skills

Flexibility, multitasking, prioritizing and organizational skills
Excellent relational skills, proactivity and problem-solving skills

Pre-requisites:

ACS work contract, C category (Full Secondary School Cycle)
Indefinite duration contract (CDI)
Full-time 38h/week

How to apply:

Please send your cv and cover letter to the attention of Barbara Cuglietta, Director of the Jewish Museum of Belgium at b.cuglietta@mjb-jmb.org and to Philippe Blondin, President of the Jewish Museum of Belgium at philippe.blondin@outlook.com before or at the latest on February 28, 2025.

We are excited to present the first episode of our new series, “Hidden Stories“, a unique format of our digital museum. Through this series, we offer you a glimpse into the objects in our collections, each carrying untold and precious stories of Jewish cultures.

In this first episode, we focus on a recently acquired piece that carries a little-known story. Introducing the “Garden of Eden” Prayer Set, which joined our collection in 2023. This set, including a tallit, matching bag, and kippah, was created in Jerusalem by Yair Emanuel in 2023.

Watch the video to discover the story behind this remarkable set. Curious about other objects or stories? Feel free to ask questions in the comments!

Our Jewish Museum In/Out digital is here! We’re opening the doors to our digital museum, where you can explore a rich blend of archives, collections, and educational programs. It’s all about making our stories and mission more accessible to all.

We’ll be sharing three unique formats: Jewish Women Voices, Hidden Stories, ABCs of Judaism.

Jewish Women Voices: Dive into the lives of extraordinary Jewish women who left a lasting mark on Belgian history and society.

Check out ABCs of Judaism, a fresh way to explore the depth of Jewish culture through engaging content from our educational team.

Get ready for Hidden Stories —a deep dive into the lesser-known narratives behind our artworks, waiting to be discovered and shared.

This is just the start—more stories and insights await. Stay tuned!

“Stolen Jewish Legacies: The Fate of the Andriesse Collection” traces the lives and cultural impact of the Dutch-Belgian philanthropists and art patrons Hugo Daniel Andriesse (1867-1942) and his wife Elisabeth Andriesse (1871-1963).

The Andriesses were socially prominent benefactors of charitable institutions in prewar Brussels who collected Old Master paintings and tapestries. Following their escape to New York in 1940, their collection of paintings and tapestries was looted by the Nazi occupation government in Belgium. Some of the collection remains missing.

While the Jewish Museum of Belgium undergoes renovation, the exhibition will be on view for a one-day presentation on November 7^th, 2024.

Free admission.

Curated by the Jewish Digital Cultural Recovery Project Foundation (JDCRP), in cooperation with the Jewish Museum of Belgium and the Federal Public Service Economy (Economy Ministry of Belgium). Exhibition curator: Anne Uhrlandt, Research and Documentation Officer at the JDCRP.

The exhibition is part of a project co-funded by the European Union and the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (the Claims Conference), sponsored by the Foundation “Remembrance, Responsibility and Future” (EVZ) and supported by the German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF).

Honoring Aristides de Sousa Mendes: The Courage of a Righteous*

The Fondation Les Justes de Belgique and the Aristides de Sousa Mendes Foundation – US, in partnership with the Jewish Museum of Belgium and the Central Jewish Consistory of Belgium, are honored to pay tribute to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Righteous Among the Nations, on Sunday, November 17, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. This event is held under the high patronage of the Royal House of His Majesty King Albert II.

Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Consul of Portugal in Bordeaux from 1938 to 1940, is an iconic figure of moral courage and resistance against injustice. In 1940, during a time of heightened persecution of Jews and stateless people in Europe, Sousa Mendes made the brave decision to disobey his government’s orders. Inspired by his Catholic faith and his conversations with Rabbi Chaim Kruger, he followed his conscience and issued tens of thousands of visas to refugees, including many Jews, allowing them to escape Nazi tyranny.

These heroic actions saved people from 49 different nationalities, of various faiths and social backgrounds, including Austrians, French, Dutch, Luxembourgers, and Belgians.

As we commemorate the 70th anniversary of his death, this tribute serves as an opportunity to remember his extraordinary commitment to humanity and to reaffirm the importance of his memory in the fight against injustice and intolerance.

Please register by November 13 via info@justesdebelgique.org

*The Hebrew expression, translated as “ Righteous among the Nations”, designates, in rabbinic tradition, God-fearing non-Jews and, in medieval and modern times, those among them who maintained a correct attitude towards Jews unanimously hated and persecuted throughout Europe.

The activities of the Mediation (Education) Service continue!

Even during the temporary closure we’ll be continuing our activities.
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The Jewish Museum of Belgium invites you to the closing of the exhibition “Passage. Textile & Rituals” !

By contextually reinterpreting the “Supra” ritual, Zinaïda Tchelidze brings together a plurality of voices through the art of the banquet in Georgian tradition.

The artist is interested in the phenomenon of social gatherings and what they reveal when taken out of their usual context. By provoking the encounter between mythology, ancestral ceremony and the contemporary world, she seeks to problematize codes in cultural traditions. She invents a collaborative, performative ritual table to explore the idea of hospitality in its various forms, depending on the space-time and social environment in which it is embedded.

For this performance, the artist creates a “feast tablecloth” and invites performers who are unfamiliar with this tradition. They take up the rite of toasting with “unique crockery”, i.e. vessels-sculptures specially made by Georgian artists and craftsmen of different generations according to their state of mind.

Waiting for the performers to activate them, these unique pieces are displayed in a china cabinet within the exhibition space.

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This is part of the ” Laboratory of Rituals ” performance cycle.

At the heart of ” Laboratory of Rituals “, four performance artists, Hilal Aydoğdu, David Bernstein, Barbara Salomé Felgenhauer and Zinaïda Tchelidze, are committed to re-enchanting the world through the construction of new mythologies that touch and inspire them.

In this artistic laboratory, these artists explore the depths of the collective imagination, venturing into the recesses of history, culture and tradition. They invite us to plunge into their artistic universes, to cross passages between the visible and invisible worlds, to discover new ways of being and understanding the world.

The ” Laboratory of Rituals ” is much more than just an exhibition. It’s a space for artistic exploration, where cross-cultural performers meet, question and share their visions of the world. It’s a call for reflection, wonder and the creation of new mythologies that allow us to re-enchant our existence.

Program :

15:30 – Doors open

16:00 – 18:00 : Performance by ZinaÏda Tchelidze – To your arrival and our welcome

19:00 : Drink & Buffet

20:30 : Doors close

Pay what you can (recommended price €6)

Kids’ workshop around our “PASSAGE” exhibition: fabrics tell stories! Let’s explore them!

Have you ever wondered where the patterns that decorate the fabrics in your home or on your clothes come from? And how are their colors made? During this week’s workshop, we’ll explore the vast history of textile colors and patterns, and what they say about us and the world we live in. An opportunity, for once, to create our own colors from our environment (using dye plants from wasteland, kitchen scraps, etc.), and to reinject meaning into the images that adorn our fabrics.

The workshop will be conducted in French by Amandine Brun Sauvant, a textile designer trained at the Beaux-Arts of Clermont-Ferrand and La Cambre.

When? From 8 to 12 July 2024, 10am to 5pm.
Who is it for? Children aged 9 to 12
Price: €90 for the workshop (€70 with Pass Cultuur Marolles)

LIMITED PLACES (max 10 children)

To register, please contact edu@mjb-jmb.org

Amandine Brun Sauvant is a textile designer trained at the Beaux-arts in Clermont-Ferrand and at La Cambre.

She discovered vegetable dyeing in Malaysia in 2016, where she learned to draw colors exclusively from local plants from the weavers of Rumah Gareh.

Back in Brussels, she deepened her apprenticeship with Charlotte Marembert and Michel Garcia, never to leave this healthier and, above all, living color tool. Initially drawn to the history of printed textiles, from Indians to digital prints, she explores, through weaving, printing and resist dyeing, how a woven surface can present different degrees of legibility, meaning and color.