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THEMA Brussels—Founded by seven non-European art galleries, the fi fth annual THEMA Sablon will be held this coming 28 November 25–28, this year with twenty-fi ve participants specializing in a variety of fi elds. The concept of the event remains the same: Each gallery presents a thematic exhibition, transforming the Sablon into a center for the exploration of a wealth of art in all its nuances. The event, which has been gaining popularity and attendance every year, was not conceived of as an art fair per se but rather as a stroll through the cultural locus that galleries represent. Art is an important part of this to be sure, but so is knowledge and information. BRUSSELS ART SQUARE Brussels—On September 25 and 26, the Sablon neighborhood of Brussels will be home to the Brussels Art Square (BAS), an art show that has been held annually since 2005. The focus of the event is to raise awareness of the neighborhood’s central activity, which has been ongoing since the nineteenth century—the art and antiques trade. About fi fty local dealers with specialties in a variety of disciplines will be participating. Of these, Joaquin Pecci, Serge Schoffel, and Patrick and Ondine Mestdagh (whose show will also feature Japanese art) will be presenting tribal art. For the second time, the BAS will host galleries from a particular invited country. Last year it was the United Kingdom and this year it will be Spain. Twelve galleries are coming from there, including Galerie Guilhem Montagut, which is well known to African art afi cionados. BERBER Liège—Espace 251 Nord will host an exhibition titled Arts berbère, regards sur une collection (Berber Arts: Viewing a Collection) from September 18 until November 1. Conceived of by Laurent Jacob in collaboration with La Comète, the event is dedicated to this culture of “free men,” a translation suggested by one of the possible etymologies of the word imaziyen, which most Berber groups use to refer to themselves. The show will provide an opportunity to discover an exceptional textile tradition, created both for ceremonial and daily use, as well as beautifully rendered polychrome wood architectural elements. The exhibition will also be an homage to the eye of collector Lucien Viola. He settled in Marrakech in the 1990s, where he put together one of the world’s largest collections of Moroccan art. His research is also of great value, especially as it relates to the symbolism in Berber weavings. ABOVE: Maternity fi gure. Bambara, Mali. Wood. H: 67 cm. To be offered by Galerie Joaquin Pecci at BAS. © Studio Frédéric Dehaen. RIGHT: Suspension hook, jizai-kagi. Japan, Edo Period, late 18th–early 19th century. Wood. BELOW: Necklace, waseisei. Fiji. 18th century. Whale tooth, vegetal fi ber. Both objects to be offered by Galerie Patrick and Ondine Mestdagh at BAS. ABOVE: Boy’s cloak, akhnif. Berber, Ait Ouaouzguite Confederation, Ait Ouagharda, Siroua, Anti- Atlas, Morocco. 20th century. Wool, cotton, silk. H: 110 cm (excluding fringe). Lucien Viola Collection. Photo: Philippe De Formanoir. ART in motion


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