Director’s Greetings: January – a month of cultivating hope?
Last autumn was my first at the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux. I was delighted to be greeted by a brilliant staff, the vibrant city of Brussels, and many exciting projects. Three months flew by in no time and by December we were again facing new...
Kristina Sedlerova-Villanen joins the new artist residency programme in Brussels
Finnish visual artist Kristina Sedlerova-Villanen joined the new artist residency initiative KULT XL Ateliers in Brussels. Between January and June, she will be involved in artistic research on water manipulation systems. KULT XL Ateliers is an artist studio network...
We are looking for a Communications Officer
The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux is looking for a part-time (19 hours/week) Communications Officer to join our team for permanent employment starting 10 January 2022. As the Institute’s Communication Officer, you will: ● Be responsible for creating...
Michiel Vandevelde at ‘Moving in November’
Belgian choreographer Michiel Vandevelde is taking part in the contemporary dance festival Moving in November in Helsinki, running from 4 – 14.11.21. Dances of Death reflects on the concept of death in our time. New incurable diseases are haunting us, suicide...
Possibilities of Potential Selves – Ervin Latimer x Morgane Gielen
Possibilities of Potential Selves is a fashion installation by the Finnish Young Designer of the Year 2020 Ervin Latimer, on show in Belgium as part of the Antwerp Queer Arts Festival from August 7th until August 14th. Linked to the exhibition, Ervin teamed up with Morgane Gielen, a talented Belgian photographer who also runs the inspiring body positivity focused platform No Babes.