Multidisciplinary Art: Exhibitions & Projects
Next to being a photographer Sander de Wilde works as a multidisciplinary artist.
His personal, non-commercial work includes etchings, monotypes, lithography, ceramics, installations, film and of course photography.
Recent Art Projects by Sander
Art Biënnale of Brussels
I was honored to be asked to organise the second art biënnale of Brussels. Why fly to Venice if you're already in Brussels?
The themes Venice and Shame were announced in 2023 to a group of artists.
ART Biënnale of Brussels 2025
10 (inter)national artists worked on the Pavilion of Belgium, in Brussels, calling themselves La Belge Absurdité.
Due to the political situation in the USA and in Brussels the second Biënnale of Brussels was canceled. The raw works of the different artists were shown in a 3 day exhibition in the heart of Brussels, in the studio of sculptors at RHoK Academy.
The artist statement can be read at my artist website.
GENES
This video uses AI to animate ancestors' photos, blending history with digital art. For the last 20 years I did research on my family tree. This genealogy work resulted in finding loads of stories and images. For this work I projected made in 2022 (the start of AI use in photography) a series of images that were 'revived' by AR to living people.
The projection is on a curtain that covers a painting of a tree on tens of posters I got from my neighbour. She collects all posters of cultural events she visits throughout decades. It honours their legacy while creating a personal, timeless visual story that connects past and present.
GENES
Reinventing photography
Reinventing photography with analog methods like chemigrams and non-toxic chemistry blends tradition and innovation. These tactile techniques ditch digital ease, creating unique, unpredictable images digital can't match. Chemigrams combine painting and photography on light-sensitive paper without a camera, sparking creativity, while non-toxic chemicals keep it safe and eco-friendly.
This revival honors photography’s roots and pushes its limits with a playful, mindful approach to storytelling.
A short video of photographer and artist Sander de Wilde at work in his studio.
Film student Jochem expressed a genuine interest in Sanders’ artistic endeavors and wanted to create a captivating short film showcasing the essence of what he does. He accompanied Sander throughout various moments, capturing footage in his art studio, attending classes alongside him, and documenting a memorable visit to the picturesque city of Oostende with his students.
Student film. Sander preparing an exhbition
The Artist in Sander
With two artist friends in Woluwe we share a art studio called Neue Grizzley, and I also share an analog photography lab (darkroom) with three other photographers from Brussels. The lab is called Co’Lab and it’s on the VUB/ULB university’s Ur’square premises in Ixelles.
You can discover the analog photography Co’Lab on Facebook and on Instagram and you can find tickets for lessons and open printing nights in the shop.
In addition to these artistic pursuits, I am completely immersed in the fascinating worlds of genealogy, art, and artificial intelligence.
I also dedicates time as a volunteer in several organizations, and find immense joy in sailing and biking.
My goal in life is to maintain a balanced and fulfilling life by using a bicycle as said, and I prefer to limit myself to one or just a few jobs each day to ensure that I stay focused, productive, and genuinely happy .and so I can spend time with my friends and family too.
exhibitions
2025 May Magrafica Antwerp group show. Feb.Carte de Visite 2024 XSmall Schaarbeek group show 2024 April library groups how Etterbeek 2024 June Open air expo Gooik 2023 July Artist route open atelier Woluwe. 2023 June group show RHoK academy. 2023 Student show Elzenhof Streets of Brussels. 2022 3 prints of the XL Staycation project permanent on display. 2022 feb-Juni Erasmus huis groepstentoonstelling 2021 Carte de Visite groepstentoonstelling 2019 oct. cc Schaerbeek group show. 2018 sept. CC Elzenhof Ixelles, solo show. Musee Royale Arts & Histoire Brussels 2017 Ukiyo-e group show 2017 galerie Kunstkot Brussel group show, Brussels Vlaams parlement groepsexpo 2015, Roes & Rituelen project, Schiedam 2005 (NL), galerie Wild (maart-sept 2005) Rotterdam (NL), library Schiedam (feb.2004), De Coöperatie, Schiedam (juni-September 2004), art gallery 300procent (Schiedam feb.-mrt.2004), Noorderlicht festival (Groningen - 2001), Fotofestival Naarden (Naarden - 2000)
Photographic Chemigrams
published books:
No book (2001) 200 ex.
Artist book 2016 (1/1)
Artist book 2018 (1/1)
The Curve (Riso) 2019 12 ex.
Streets of Brussels (P.O.D., student book) 2023