in cooperation with BE-PART and City of Kortrijk

25.06—03.10.2027

We look back on a successful 2024 edition full of art, wonder and encounters. See you in 2027 for a new edition of Triennial Kortrijk!— We look back on a successful 2024 edition full of art, wonder and encounters. See you in 2027 for a new edition of Triennial Kortrijk!— We look back on a successful 2024 edition full of art, wonder and encounters. See you in 2027 for a new edition of Triennial Kortrijk!— We look back on a successful 2024 edition full of art, wonder and encounters. See you in 2027 for a new edition of Triennial Kortrijk!— We look back on a successful 2024 edition full of art, wonder and encounters. See you in 2027 for a new edition of Triennial Kortrijk!— We look back on a successful 2024 edition full of art, wonder and encounters. See you in 2027 for a new edition of Triennial Kortrijk!— We look back on a successful 2024 edition full of art, wonder and encounters. See you in 2027 for a new edition of Triennial Kortrijk!—

Triënnale Kortrijk 2024: After Paradise

Name: BE-PART
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The third edition of the Kortrijk Triennial took place from 29 June to 6 October 2024. The theme of the third Kortrijk Triennial was After Paradise: what comes after “paradise”? In contrast to the harmony and rich abundance found in paradise, the post-paradise confronts us with raw material shortages, social tensions and a heavily polluted environment. Although this sounds predominantly negative, After Paradise aims above all to tell a positive story. Taking responsibility and empowerment are central to this. This was reflected in the artistic interpretation, with a focus on works that challenge dialogue, reflection and action.

Both important international artists such as Felix Gonzalez-Torres and Roni Horn, and Belgian artists such as Kasper Bosmans, Jan Van Imschoot, René Heyvaert and Nico Dockx presented work that fits within the theme of After Paradise. These are all artists with a special interest in the social and societal aspects of art. Triennial Kortrijk 2024 invited visitors to (re)discover the beauty of the city. Kortrijk's rich history served as a guiding thread throughout the exhibition.

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Curators

Patrick Ronse (Be-Part, Platform for contemporary art) and Hilde Teerlinck (Han Nefkens Foundation, Barcelona & curator Belgisch Paviljoen Biënnale Venetië 2022).