Metamorphosis is the theme with which we welcome the new year — warm, poetic and full of hope.
Discover a multilingual exhibition featuring poems by Brussels-based word artists, paired with visual work by emerging talents from the art academies.
During an intimate poetry reading, the texts truly come alive, as the poems are performed with musical accompaniment by Wakas Ashiq.
Feel like writing yourself? Join the writing and presentation lab and explore your own voice.
Come and experience how poetry can transform both yourself and the world around you.
Expo
Following an open call, 27 wordsmiths submitted their poems. This year, we welcome 8 different languages.
The exhibition is free to visit from late January to early May:
- 23/1 > 27/2 @ De Rinck
Dapperheidsplein 7, Anderlecht
Open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - 10/3 > 4/4 @ Dutch-language Library
Sint-Guidostraat 97, Anderlecht
During the library's opening hours - 20/4 > 9/5 @ Anderlecht Music Academy & Academy of Visual Arts
Dapperheidsplein 5 & 17, Anderlecht
During the secretariat's opening hours
Participating poets: Seref Kavak, Valéry Dvoïnikov, Alhadi Agabeldour, Esteban Lloret Linares, Santiago Bozzolo Pacelli, Valérie Antoine, Quỳnh Iris Nguyễn - de Prelle, Veerle Van Bouchaute, Koen Braem, Ida Dotty Verbist, Macy Verbludenko, Gert Vercauteren, Antonella Doblanovic, Mia Joosten, Didier Mouton, Matthias Van de Velde, Michéle Wauters, Inge Denayer, Aisling Henrard, Maren Moreau, Laurens Van de Voorde, Laura Berthoud, Fleur Wirtz, Pezkhamino, Farideh Ghalandari, Pauline De Pelsmacker, Marie Willeaume
With visual art by the Children's Art Studio and Graphic design and illustration by Delphine Frantzen and Silke Reyntjens.
Special moments
🎉 Opening reception – 23 January @ De Rinck
4:00–9:00 pm
Join us for the festive opening of the exhibition Metamorphosis, during De Rinck’s New Year celebration.
Enjoy homemade fries, a cosy bar, music, and an opening speech by Lau and Luc. Wander through the exhibition, meet the artists, and raise a glass to the new year.
Free – no registration required
🎤 Poetry reading – 30 January @ De Rinck
7-9 pm
Experience poetry up close during an intimate poetry reading. The poets bring their texts to life, accompanied by the evocative music of Wakas Ashiq. An evening to listen, feel, and be carried away by words and sound.
Free – no registration required
✍️ Writing lab – 6 February @ Music Academy
7-8.30 pm
Feel like writing yourself? In this writing lab, you’ll work on your own text. Guided by the Spoken Word teachers of the Music Academy, you’ll explore language, imagination, and your unique voice. No experience needed — everyone is welcome.
Free – registration required
👉 poezie@vgc.be
🎙️ Presentation lab – 13 February @ Music Academy
7-8.30 pm
Always wanted to practise performing your own poetry? In this lab, you’ll work on voice, presence, and expression, with personal guidance from the Spoken Word teachers of the Music Academy. Perfect for building confidence and bringing your text to the stage.
Free – registration required
👉 poezie@vgc.be
The poetry exhibition is a collaboration between De Rinck, the Music Academy, the Dutch-language library, and the Academy of Visual Arts Anderlecht.