About this event
Discover the current exhibition EXH#03 within the unique Viewing Depot concept of the Vanhaerents Art Collection in Brussels. Spanning over 3,500 m², the exhibition offers an intimate encounter with contemporary art by internationally acclaimed artists. In 2017, marking its ten-year anniversary, the collection radically reimagined its presentation model. Moving away from conventional exhibitions, it introduced the Viewing Depot—a hybrid space where aesthetics and functionality merge, offering visitors unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to one of Europe’s leading private collections. Opened in April 2024, EXH#03 is curated by Walter Vanhaerents together with Joost and Els Vanhaerents. The exhibition brings together recent acquisitions and key works across three floors. Inspired by the Chinese zodiac, it unfolds as an associative journey where large-scale works combine aesthetic innovation with emotional intensity and urgent social themes. The works address topics such as oppression, loss of freedom, identity, inequality and migration. Artists including Stephan Balleux, Gregory Crewdson, Alvaro Barrington, Jonathan Meese, Zakaria Ramhani, Jin Meyerson, Ugo Rondinone, Gillian Wearing and Gilbert & George each offer distinct perspectives on contemporary society. Also included in the visit is Reflections on Breathing by Danish artist Jeppe Hein, presented in the project space. At its core is Breathe With Me, a large-scale participatory work inviting visitors to visualize their breath through blue lines, creating a collective drawing of presence and connection. EXH#03 offers a powerful and layered experience where art, reflection and participation converge.
