The theme of ritual and religious dances in Indonesia is now a mass attraction. As the subject of tourism-related endeavours, they sometimes lose their sacred quality, which is deeply rooted in Indonesian culture.
Produced for the magazine "Kult, Carnet de Voyage Sénégal", Angie Pir's collages, Jemmy Lamar's illustrations and Xavier Lozet's photos tell the story of Côte FM, a community radio station in Nianing (Petite Côte in Senegal). However, these works reveal much more than a trip; they are the reflection of an adventure that leaves no-one unscathed, of an experience that is so overwhelming that it has to be shared.
Indonesia effortlessly evokes exoticism, South-east Asia, its cultures and its spices. Since ancient times, spices have been transported to Europe and used in our dishes throughout the centuries. This is the story of the journey of spices from Asia to our corner of the world, and their use – which has varied over the centuries – as recounted by the "The Spice Route. From Indonesia to our plates” exhibition.
From 3 May, the Grand Curtius museum presents the “A scent of happiness” exhibition by France Demay, as well as photos by the winners of the “Happiness” competition, which was organised by the “Priorité à l'Ouverture” photography group. This exhibition presents two popular visions of happiness.
The Grand Curtius in Liège presents "To the avant-garde! The 12th battalion", the history of the oldest defence department. The 12th battalion – Prince Léopold's 13th battalion, which today has its barracks in Spa, was born with Belgium.
The Curtius Museum hosts a remarkable exhibition of pieces by the Antheit artist Paul Delvaux (1897–1994). The “From tomorrow to Delvaux” exhibition inaugurates the Grand Curtius’ temporary exhibition halls. The exhibition showcases Paul Delvaux’s favourite domain: stations, trains and trams. The exhibition will present an exceptional collection of paintings, watercolours, sketches and artefacts that belonged to Delvaux. The pieces that are exhibited come from museums in Belgium and overseas (including Japan and USA), the Delvaux Foundation in Saint-Idesbald and private collections.