Magrafica Exhibition Opening: Democracy in Focus

On Sunday 26 April opens the group exhibition at the Brussels North station with graphic work of 70 artists. Sander de Wilde's work was selected for this travelling exhibition inspired on Democracy and the work of the famous Belgian graphic artist Frans Masereel.

How do contemporary artists view and depict the concept of democracy? What does freedom mean today, now that the space for resistance seems to be shrinking? How do we deal with a democracy under pressure? Which images from the past help us to better understand the current zeitgeist?

You are warmly invited to the festive opening of Magrafica – Democracy in Images, featuring a unique recital by Tom Lanoye and spoken word by the Brussels-based Outspoken Collective.

Following Tom Lanoye’s reading and the slam poetry, the Magrafica – Democracy in Images exhibition will be officially opened with drinks and refreshments. Magrafica, an initiative of the Masereel Fund and various partners, invited artists to engage in a visual dialogue with democracy – through free graphic art – in the spirit of Frans Masereel. More than 70 artists submitted a total of 130 works. A selection was made from this rich harvest, which can be viewed at TRACK Brussels from 26 April to 3 May.

Come and listen, and be inspired by words and images that question and strengthen democracy!

PROGRAMME

10.30 am to 1 pm: Lobby tour of the European Quarter (optional and subject to registration)

1.30 pm: Welcome address by Karim Zahidi, Chair of the Masereel Fund

1.45 pm: Slam poetry by the Outspoken Collective (Justine Karamira & Bre Uwin)

14:00: Lecture by Tom Lanoye

15:00: Opening of the Magrafica exhibition

18:00: End

Voting Booth

Voting Booth.

Lithography by Sander de Wilde