HEYSEL & EXPO
Art Brussels
- 23 – 26 Apr ‘26
- Place de la Belgique 1 Hall 5
- artbrussels.com
Art Brussels 2026 kicks things off right at the entrance with Belgian artist Natasja Mabesoone’s delightfully tongue-twisting commission Cher mouths Mary, Mary mouths Cher—a site-specific spectacle that transforms the arrival into a playful yet pointed artistic statement, setting the tone for the fair, with bespoke wallpaper supported by Masureel.
Artistic Project at the Entrance
Gallery Sofie van der Velde presents a large Natasja Mabesoone
Horizons section
A new section featuring 7 large-scale works too ambitious for traditional booths. Set in an open, immersive space, Horizons invites slower looking—alongside Jacqueline de Jong presented by Dürst Britt & Mayhew and Elen Braga with Wouters Gallery. The guest curator is Devrim Bayar, Senior Curator at KANAL-Centre Pompidou.
Horizons is supported by Vanhaerents Art Collection.
These are the galleries we’re keeping an eye on at Art Brussels next week:
- Almine Rech – Hans Op de Beeck, Ali Cherri, Oliver Beer – booth C06
- Mendes Wood DM – solo presentation Laís Amaral – booth C20 & C26
- Galerie Lelong – Guy Yanai, Etel Adnan, Jaume Plensa – booth C25
- Xavier Hufkens – Cassi Namoda – booth D35 – D37
- Tim van Laere Gallery – booth C36
- Sorry We’re Closed – booth C40
- Galerie Fontana- solo presentation Inez de Brauw – booth A48
- Working Title – booth A36
- Templon – booth B32
- Axel Vervoordt Gallery – solo presentation Sopheap Pich – booth B26
- Gallery Sofie van de Velde – solo presentation Ritsart Gobyn – booth B15 & B17
- Rodolphe Janssen – solo presentation Patrizio di Massimo, and works by Thomas Lerooy, Emily Mae Smith, Matthew Hansel – booth D21 & D27
- Nino Mier – solo presentation Nicola Tyson – D19
- Galerie Ron Mandos – a solo presentation Renato Nicolodi, and works by Katinka Lampe, Hans Op de Beeck, Levi van Veluw – booth E24 & E26
- Settontotto – solo presentation herman de vries – booth E18
- Artemis Gallery – solo presentation Joana Vasconcelos – booth E20
ROYAL QUARTER & SABLON
Bellezza e Brutteza | Bozar
- Until 14 June ’26
Picture Perfect | Bozar
- Until 16 Aug ’26
- 23 Rue Ravenstein
- bozar.be
Bozar, Brussels’ landmark arts center, brings together world-class exhibitions, concerts, and performances under one iconic roof.
DRINK: Victor Cafe at Bozar
- Rue Ravenstein 23
- victorbozarcafe.be
Tucked inside Brussels’ iconic cultural hub, Victor Café pairs smart cocktails and sleek interiors with an artsy afterglow that lingers long past last call.
Magritte Museum
- Pl. Royale 1
- musee-magritte-museum.be
Step into surrealism’s playground at the Magritte Museum, where Brussels celebrates the mind-bending world of René Magritte.
Claudy Jongstra | Galerie Fontana
- (22 April -27 June ‘26)
- 16 Rue Watteeu
- galeriefontana.com
In Awaken Love, Claudy Jongstra turns textiles into a call for care. Rooted in nature, rich in material, and quietly urgent.
Aaron Gilbert | Gladstone
- 22 April – 27 June ‘26
- 12 Rue du Grand Cerf
- gladstonegallery.com
Gladstone Gallery, founded by NY gallerist Barbara Gladstone and now led by a team of partners, is internationally recognized for its commitment to experimentation and visionary practices—with its Brussels gallery playing a key role in presenting ambitious new work.
A Serene Look upon the World | Mendes Wood DM Brussels
- 22 April – 30 May
- 13 Rue des Sablons
- mendeswooddm.com
Mendes Wood DM, founded in São Paulo in 2010, represents both Brazilian and international artists, with galleries around the world. Its Brussels location, situated on the historic Sablon square, spans three floors of a historic townhouse. The gallery is co-owned by Art Fixer Carolyn Drake Kandiyoti.
Nino Mier Gallery
- 25 Rue Ernest Allard
- miergallery.com
Nino Mier Gallery, with a vibrant space in Brussels, is part of a growing international footprint that includes multiple locations in New York & LA, showcasing a dynamic roster of contemporary artists across both continents.
Jameson Green| Sorry We’re Closed
- Until 16 May ‘26
- 39 Rue des Minimes
- sorrywereclosed.com
Founded by Sébastien Janssen, Sorry We’re Closed is a contemporary art gallery in Brussels renowned for its bold, sculpture-focused program and commitment to emerging international talent.
Jeppe Hein + VIEWING DEPOT EXH#03 | Vanhaerents Art Collection
- 25 April – 31 Dec ‘26
- 29 Rue Anneessens
- vanhaerentsartcollection.com
An impressive collection that reflects the diversity and vitality of current art practices with an angle towards new and provocative art. Open once a month: check the website for the nearest open day or plan a different visiting day directly through this email.
EAT: Era Restaurant
- Rue du Fossé aux Loups 46
- era-restaurant.com
Sleek and refined, ERA offers a globally inspired, plant-forward menu in a contemporary space just steps from the city center.
DRINK: Ökēn
- Place Poelaert 6
- oken.be
In the basement of TheMerode private club you’ll find Ökēn, we love the cocktail bar with a cosy, exclusive jazzy atmosphere. Members can bring multiple guests.
DRINK: Under The Stairs
- Rue Royale 103
- corinthia.com
If you are looking for a speakeasy luxury experience, head over to the bar Under The Stairs at the beautifully renovated Corinthia Hotel.
STAY: Corinthia Grand Hotel Astoria
- Rue Royale 103
- corinthia.com
A palatial stay reimagined, this landmark hotel on Rue Royale delivers Belle Époque elegance with a fresh, five-star edge.
STAY: Pillows Hotel
- Parochiaansstraat 15–23
- pillowshotels.com
A calm, design-led retreat in the heart of Brussels, offering understated luxury just steps from the city’s museums and historic landmarks.
STAY: The Hoxton Brussels
- Sq. Victoria Régina 1
- thehoxton.com
Industrial chic meets cosmopolitan comfort in this stylish haunt, where cozy rooms, a buzzing lobby, and rooftop sips make for a stay that’s anything but standard.
FOREST
Marie Zolamian | WIELS
- Until 17 May ‘26
- 354 Av. Van Volxem
- wiels.org
Nestled in Brussels’ vibrant Forest district, WIELS reinvents a historic brewery into a dynamic hub where daring contemporary art pulses at the city’s creative core.
CANAL / TOUR & TAXIS
KANAL – Centre Pompidou
- Opening Nov ‘26
- Sq. Sainctelette 21
- kanal.brussels
KANAL Centre Pompidou transforms a former Citroën garage in Brussels into a vibrant cultural hub, showcasing modern and contemporary art from Belgium and beyond. It will open on November 28th with an impressive nine exhibitions.
EAT: Nightshop
- Rue de Flandre 16
- nightshop.world
A laid-back, late-night Brussels favorite where seasonal small plates, natural wines, and an effortlessly cool crowd comes together in a warmly buzzing, no-frills setting.
EAT: Aster
- Rue Antoine Dansaert 202
- aster.brussels
Located on the lively Rue Antoine Dansaert, Aster blends bold flavors, natural wines, and minimalist design for a dining experience that feels effortlessly cool.
EAT: Double Standard
- Ground Floor, Bd Roi Albert II 30
- standardhotels.com
On the ground floor of The Standard hotel, Double Standard brings casual bites, stylish drinks, and a laid-back vibe to the heart of the city’s business district.
EAT: Lila 29 Rooftop
- Bd Roi Albert II 30/29th Floor
- lila29.com
Perched on the 29th floor, Lila29 pairs inventive plates and cocktails with panoramic views that make Brussels feel brand new.
STAY: The Standard
- Bd Roi Albert II 30
- standardhotels.com
The New York icon lands in Brussels with its signature style—think bright rooms, rooftop views, and just the right amount of attitude.
SAINT GILLES
Renaud Auguste-Dormeuil | La Patinoire Royale
- Until 25 July ‘26
- 15 Rue Veydt 15
- prvbgallery.com
Marion Charlet | La Patinoire Royale
- Until 30 May ‘26
- prvbgallery.com
La Patinoire Royale turns a former 19th-century roller rink in Saint-Gilles into a grand stage for exceptional contemporary art.
IXELLES
Sean Launders | Rodolphe Janssen
- until 24 April 26
- Upcoming: Groupshow Secret Skins 7 May – 4 July ‘26
- 35 & 32 Rue de Livourne
- rodolphejanssen.com
Gallery Rodolphe Janssen, a mainstay of the Brussels art scene, represents Art Fix favorites Kendell Geers and Thomas Lerooy and many more. Be sure to ask for gallery director Julie Senden when you visit.
Shirley Jaff | Galerie Obadia
- until 23 May ‘26
- 8 Rue Charles Decoster
- galerie-obadia.com
Originally from Paris and now with a prominent space in Brussels, Galerie Nathalie Obadia represents major international artists such as Laure Prouvost, Mickalene Thomas, and Fiona Rae.
Art & Language | Fondation CAB
- until 9 May ‘26
- 32 Rue Borrens
- fondationcab.com
Fondation CAB champions minimalist and conceptual art, offering a sleek, non-profit space for bold Belgian and international voices.
Jannick Deslauriers & Camille Charboneau | Stems Gallery
- 21 April – 16 May ‘26
- 4 Rue du Albert Prince
- stemsgallery.com
Stems Gallery is a spacious Brussels venue championing artists like Tyrell Winston & Arghavan Khosravi . Each summer, the gallery expands its program with a seasonal exhibition in Knokke.
Joan Semmel | Xavier Hufkens Gallery
- 22 April – 27 June ‘26and
- 107 Rue St Georges
- xavierhufkens.com
Do not miss this leading international gallery with three Brussels locations, representing both emerging and established artists such as Antony Gormley, Roni Horn, Nicolas Party and Mark Manders.
Arne Quinze | Maruani Mercier
- 22 April – 23 May ‘26
- Avenue Louise 430
George Rickey | Maruani Mercier
- 22 April – 6 June ‘25
- Rue Saint-Georges 13
- maruanimercier.com
Maruani Mercier, with its elegant gallery space on Avenue Louise in Brussels, is known for its strong contemporary program and also operates a seasonal outpost in the chic coastal town of Knokke during the summer months.
Ha Chong Hyun | Almine Rech
- 22 April – 27 Jun 26
- 20 Rue de L’Abbaye
- alminerech.com
Almine Rech, daughter of French fashion designer Georges Rech, opened her first gallery in Paris in 1989 with a James Turrell light installation. Now with locations in Brussels, Paris, London, New York, Shanghai, Gstaad, and Monaco, the gallery is renowned for its focus on minimal and conceptual artists such as Turrell, John McCracken, and Oliver Beer. Claire Tabouret & Chloe Wise are also represented by her.
NOT TO MISS: Jean-Michel Othoniel | Villa Empain / The Boghossian Foundation
- Until 4 Oct 26
- Av Franklin Roosevelt 67
- villaempain.com
In the stunning Art Deco Villa Empain, this cultural hub bridges East and West through bold exhibitions and vibrant programs.
SAINT JOSSE
Le Botanique
- Rue Royale 236
- botanique.be
Housed in the former orangery of the National Botanic Garden, this iconic venue hosts a diverse array of events, from intimate concerts to thought-provoking exhibitions. Its striking architecture and vibrant programming make it unmissable.
EAT: Le Petit Bon Bon
- Rue Royale 103
- Lepetitbonbon
A cozy gem on Rue Royale, Le Petit Bon Bon serves up playful, seasonal dishes with a touch of French flair and a lot of heart.
