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The Vanhaerents Art Collection is a collection of contemporary art located in a former industrial building in the Dansaert district in Brussels.

The Vanhaerents Art Collection is a contemporary art collection founded by Belgian collector Walter Vanhaerents and his children, Els and Joost. Established in the 1970s, it has grown into a respected collection that reflects their passion for innovative and thought-provoking art. Housed in a repurposed industrial building in Brussels' Dansaert district, the collection showcases a diverse range of

contemporary artworks, from painting and sculpture to installation, photography, and video, featuring both emerging and renowned artists. Current Presentation: Viewing Depot EXH #03 – Year of the Snake highlights recent acquisitions and key works that explore themes of oppression, freedom, and individuality. Spanning all three floors of the Vanhaerents Art Collection, the exhibition brings together large-scale works that blend aesthetic innovation with emotional intensity. A central highlight is Ai Weiwei’s installation Life Vest Snake (2019), alongside works by Alvaro Barrington, Ugo Rondinone, Gilbert & George, Tracey Emin, and many more.

12/06/2026

In memory of David Hockney (1937-2026)
Master of color

Looking back at viewing depot EXH #01 in 2018
The Arrival of Spring in Woldgate, East Yorkshire, 2011

29/05/2026

Today we open our doors for Downtown Brussels Art — one day only, 10:00–17:00.

Come discover Reflections on Breathing by Jeppe Hein and add your own blue line to Breathe With Me — a collective artwork painted breath by breath, exhale by exhale.

Guided tours at 14:00 in 🇳🇱 Dutch & 🇫🇷 French — sign up at the front desk.

16 other institutions across Brussels are also opening their doors today — check out their programmes via .

📍 Anneessensstraat 29, Brussels — stop #02 on the map

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23/05/2026

TODAY — Live jazz at Vanhaerents Art Collection.

As part of Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend, we welcome One Frame Movement for two free sets — right inside the Jeppe Hein exhibition. This is happening today.

One Frame Movement is a contemporary jazz trio of keys, double bass and drums. Dynamic, colourful and unpredictable — they draw from electronic music, classical, indie and everything in between, stretching lyrical melodies into rhythmic soundscapes live in improvisation. After their debut EP and live EP BRUSQUE, DJ Lefto featured them on Jazz Cats 2. In 2026 the trio becomes Marijn Claeys (keys), Anton Lambert (double bass) and Orlan Ghekiere (drums).

We're curious to discover what they bring into the Jeppe Hein space — and you should be too.

🕐 11:30 — First set

🕒 15:30 — Second set

Free. No booking. Entrance via the stairs outside.

Open until 17:00.

📍 Anneessensstraat 29, 1000 Brussels

📸 photo: Kwestion

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21/05/2026

Jazz is coming to the collection this sunny Saturday.

One Frame Movement plays two free sets at Vanhaerents Art Collection as part of — 11:30 & 15:30. In between, our neighbours will be serving snacks outside.

Can't wait until Saturday? Catch them tomorrow at Saint-Catherine first.

16/05/2026

Free live jazz at 23.05

In exactly one week — Saturday 23 May — in partnership with — we welcome , a contemporary jazz trio of keys, double bass and drums.

Drawing from a wide range of backgrounds and influences, they build colorful and progressive compositions — only to pull them apart again in improvisation.

Two sets:
↳ 11:30
↳ 15:30

The concert unfolds inside exhibition Reflections on Breathing. Free entry, no booking needed. Entrance via the stairs outside.

The viewing depot exhibition is also open throughout the day — tickets available at the door or in advance online.

📍 Anneessensstraat 29, 1000 Brussels
🗓 23.05.2026
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12/05/2026

Two Saturdays in May. Two reasons to drop by.

23.05 · Live jazz by , in partnership with Lotto Brussels Jazz Weekend. Free entry, entrance via the stairs outside plus food/drinks by La Senne

30.05 · Open day during

Both days: 10:00 – 17:00.

Concerts: 11.30 AM & 3.30 PM

While you're here, you'll discover our current exhibition Reflections on Breathing —a participative work by Danish artist Jeppe Hein and our more permanent exhibition Viewing Depot EXH #03

📍 Anneessensstraat 29, 1000 Brussels

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23/04/2026

This weekend marks the opening of and also our new exhibition Reflections on Breathing— with present in person. No better way than mark

Experience , where each breath becomes part of a collective drawing.

Open all weekend:
Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:00 (tickets online or at the door)

Saturday 17:00 — 18:00
Artist talk with Jeppe Hein, moderated by Chantal Pattyn (free via Eventbrite, limited spots)

Drop by to meet Jeppe, see his exhibited works and help create a unique participative artwork

21/04/2026

Reflections on Breathing —

Only 4 days to go until the official opening.

This Saturday, the Project Space transforms into an immersive environment shaped by breathing, movement and awareness — and the artist himself will be present.

At the heart of the exhibition: Breathe With Me, a participatory artwork where each breath becomes a blue line, forming a collective drawing.

Alongside, Hein’s benches and mirrors invite you to move, reflect and engage differently with space.

Join us this weekend:
Saturday 25.04.2026
10:00 — 17:00 | Exhibition open (tickets via the website or at the door)

17:00 — 18:00 | Artist talk with Jeppe Hein, moderated by Chantal Pattyn (free via Eventbrite – only a couple of places left)

Sunday 26.04.2026
10:00 — 17:00 | Exhibition open (tickets via the website or at the door)

We are open all weekend, come by and paint your own breath.

15/04/2026

OPENING Reflections on Breathing —

25.04.2026 & 26.04.2026| Anneessensstraat 29, Brussels

Breathe. Draw. Connect.

A new participatory exhibition where your breath becomes art. Rotating mirrors, social benches and a collective drawing shaped by every visitor.

Opening day 25 April: entry from 10:00 |Artist TALK 17:00 – 18:00 |

Sunday 26 April exceptionally open from 10:00 – 17:00

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09/04/2026

Reflections on breathing — Jeppe Hein

On view: opening Sat 25.04.2026 //

This spring, Danish artist transforms the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 into an environment shaped by breathing, movement and awareness.

💙 At the heart of the exhibition lies 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲: a large-scale participatory artwork inviting visitors to paint their own breath dring our open visitor day in April: 25.04.2026

One exhale becomes one blue line — individual gestures slowly forming a collective drawing.

Alongside, the exhibition brings together Hein’s 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 and 𝗥𝗼𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗶𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝘀, sculptures that reshape how we move, sit, interact and perceive space.

Together, we're creating a setting that invites participation and attentiveness — a moment to slow down and become conscious of one’s place within a shared environment.

Join us for the opening day 25th of April:

10:00 — 17:00 | Exhibition open

17:00 — 18:00 | Artist talk w/ moderated by

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is a privately curated collection of contemporary art based in Brussels.

Discover the collection during our monthly open days, through private guided visits by reservation or by hosting your own event surrounded by art.

🔗 More info via the link in bio.

Adres

Anneessensstraat 29
Brussels
1000

Telefoon

+3225115077

Website

http://linktr.ee/vanhaerentsartcollection

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