BALOJI AUGURISM.

Baloji, Peau de Chagrin x Bleu de Nuit, 2018 © Photo: Kristin-Lee Moolman

Transforming the gallery into a place of magical realism, we witness the world of transdisciplinary artist Baloji. Born in Lubumbashi, in the Democratic Republic of Congo and based in Belgium, his work challenges Congolese culture – its philosophy, rituals and traditional clothing – while also exploring its connection with European avant-garde and modern issues, forming narratives about the complexity of identity.

Baloji experiences the effects of synaesthesia, which makes him express himself in vidid colours, shapes and textures.

The exhibition is inspired by Augure (Omen), Baloji’s first feature film and celebrates his collaborations with artists such as Victor Harris and Jack Robertson, Big Chief and master designer of the Fi-Yi-Yi Mardi Grass Indians, London-based Norwegian artist Magnhild Kennedy or Damselfrau, artist and designer Ben Storms, as well as Brandon Wen, creative director at the fashion department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp.

Baloji, Peau de Chagrin x Bleu de Nuit, 2018 © Photo: Kristin-Lee Moolman

Baloji, Peau de Chagrin x Bleu de Nuit, 2018 - Wearable head sculpture by Damselfrau, garment by Brandon Wen © Photo: Kristin-Lee Moolman

Exhibition under the lead of Curators: Baloji, Elisa De Wyngaert Project manager: Rossana Miele Set design: Baloji, Eve Martin Production: Julie Motoi, Marie Vandecasteele Set designer assistants: Emilie Nelis-Culot, Lilie Francois, Nico Servais Graphic design: Vrints-Kolsteren

Baloji Augurism. is open for view until 16th June 2024.