Brussels into Toledo/London

5 May 2014

Walter Vanhaerents kindly hosted us at his impressive and voluminous Collection in Brussels

Brussels into Toledo/London
The collection is also showing a show stopping installation by Haroon Mirza.
Brussels into Toledo/London
This James Lee Byars was shining.
Brussels into Toledo/London
During my trip I was fortunate enough to meet some fabulous ‘Brussel people’ including writer Julian Elias Bronner, who writes for Art Forum and his friend, Frederic de Goldschmidt.
Brussels into Toledo/London
I also managed to find time to visit ART'Loft, which was full of wonderful surprises.This work is by a Palestinian artist using materials picked up from the Gaza.
Brussels into Toledo/London
I also discovered Maison Particulière, a large building housing quite a massive array of works from three collectors.
Brussels into Toledo/London
There was such a wide selection of artists all lovingly curated by Myriam and Amaury de Solages. Artists ranging from Don Brown…
Brussels into Toledo/London
to the minimalist work of Angela de la Cruz from the collection Josep Maria Civit. Many of the names were new to me.
Brussels into Toledo/London
Then before I knew it I was in Toledo via Cristina Iglesiases 'Tres Aguas.' A swampy work based on the co-existence of Muslims, Christians and Jewish communities living together for centuries.
Brussels into Toledo/London
All the girls together surrounded by our Art Angel host, James Lingwood.Being back in London in May feels like all the fun and games are just beginning, again.