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CONCERT (EN) POCHE
PELTOMAA FRAANJE PERKOLA TRIO
Wednesday, December 18th at 8 pm
Hailing from Finland, the Peltomaa Fraanje Perkola trio offer a concert in the colours of winter just a few days before Christmas, in the exhibition space of Fondation CAB in Brussels. Welcome drink at [removed] and concert at 8 pm.
Trio Peltomaa Fraanje Perkola blends the sounds of the human voice, piano and viola da gamba with those of the medieval harp and various effects. With a background in early music, jazz, traditional Finnish music and contemporary music, the group draws inspiration from medieval music to develop its own distinctive sound. The ensemble delves into the songs of Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179), Pérotin (1160-1230) and 14th-century pilgrims’ songs. The echoes of monasteries, cathedrals and pilgrimage sites, combined with sensitive improvisations and original compositions, link regions and centuries and invite the listener on a journey towards peace and tranquillity. The trio is passionate about the perception of time and the way in which these beautiful medieval melodies and writings speak to us today. For the way in which the ‘present’ is represented in medieval manuscripts – the moment when they were written – and the way in which ‘the power of the present’ shapes our improvisations and compositions hundreds of years later.
Saturday December 21st, from 12 to 6 pm
Fondation CAB Brussels is pleased to invite you to the open studio of its 33th artist-in-residence, Marius Melissas (b. 1999 in Belgium).
Marius Melissas sees beyond tangible reality, viewing the universe as a continuous flow where “source energy” manifests as Nature. Creation, for him, requires a process of partial destruction, adaptation, and reconfiguration to become whole. He crafts regenerative paintings through experimentation, aligning his materials with his vision of natural harmony. Detached from conceptual or cultural meanings, his intuitive, free-flow style reflects the same universal flow. Melissas’ art invites us to forego interpretation and simply feel.
SAINT-PAUL DE VENCE
OPEN STUDIO
Friday, December 13th from 4 to 6 pm
Fondation CAB Saint-Paul de Vence is pleased to invite you to the open studio of its 8th artist-in-residence, the Italian duo Genuardi/Ruta, formed in 2014 by Antonella Genuardi (Sciacca, 1986) and Leonardo Ruta (Ragusa, 1990).
Antonella Genuardi and Leonardo Ruta harmoniously combine their talents, responding to both a focus on colour and a more architectural approach to art. At the heart of this collaborative balance is a shared interest in geometry and the way it allows a different view of painting and the world within it.
BRUSSELS
LAST WEEKS TO SEE
RICHARD NONAS
Exhibition till December 21st
Open from Wednesday to Saturday from 12 to 6 pm
Exhibition view, Richard Nonas, Fondation CAB Brussels, 2024 – Photography Philippe De Gobert
Fondation CAB Brussels is honoured to host an exhibition dedicated to the American artist Richard Nonas (1936-2021, New York). The exhibition offers a fascinating immersion into the singular world of Nonas, a sculptor whose work is distinguished by a profound exploration of space, matter and [removed];
Through his works, often composed of raw materials such as wood, metal and stone, he creates minimalist sculptures that question the relationship between the object and its environment. Nonas explores how these simple elements, through their placement and form, can transform our perception of place, evoking sensations of stability and [removed];
Through his unique approach, Richard Nonas questions the boundaries between art and architecture, between the natural and the artificial. His works, despite their apparent simplicity, carry a powerful emotional and intellectual charge, inviting viewers to reflect on their relationship with the objects and spaces in which they inhabit.
This exhibition is a rare opportunity to discover the world of Richard Nonas, an artist whose work continues to resonate powerfully in the contemporary art landscape. It promises a captivating visual and sensory experience, reaffirming the power of minimalist sculpture in our understanding of space and form.
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