Art in the Belgian Embassies

Art in the Belgian Embassies

openbaar kunstbezit vlaanderen openbaar kunstbezit vlaanderen Art in the Belgian Embassies Art in the Belgian Embassies Diplomatic force of art It may not be self-evident, but there is one unequivocal link between art and diplomacy. Or more generally, between culture and diplomacy. At first glance, the rather formalist diplomatic world and the spirited artistic environment seem to be miles apart. In reality they are inter- dependent. Art, by its very nature, represents an internationally understood langu- age that knows no borders. A language that simultaneously affords pla- ces, countries and peoples an identity. That not only yields beauty but also frequently produces understanding, and sometimes confrontation. Some refer, a little pretentiously to ‘the diplomatic force of art’. This is precisely because art, and more generally culture, are an essential component of effective diplomacy. They involve a display of a country’s cultural diversity and richness to the outside world. And that is what we do, first and foremost in our communities’ international activities, often in association with our embassies, and through private initiatives that reinforce our country’s image. Not only does this takes place abroad but also in our own country. FPS Foreign Affairs is actively involved, financially as well as in orga- nisational terms, in the biennial arts festival Europalia. This is an am- bitious series of events where the cultural wealth of a different country is assessed in each edition. In addition we collaborate with Bozar, a partnership specifically designed to focus on activities with internatio- Luc TUYMANS, The conversation, nal appeal. 1995, H 50 x W 63 cm, Furthermore our FPS implements an active arts policy, and artworks silk-screen on 200-gram Hahnemühle paper must of course be exhibited. And we do that too, more actively now BRUSSELS HEADQUARTERS than in the past, at accessible locations as well as in the main buildings Félix Augustin MILIUS, Réception solennelle du Consul Général de Belgique Cover 1: Cover 4: in Brussels and in our embassies. Mr. Daluin, par l’Empereur du Maroc à Rabat le 2 décembre 1865 (So- Wim DELVOYE, Atlas 8, 2003, Rear façade Washington lemn reception of the Belgian Consul General, Mr Daluin, by the Emperor H 100 x W 125 cm, residence I am also lucky to have artworks in my office. Three paintings by Rik of Morocco in Rabat on 2 December 1865), 1865, H 110 x W 140 cm cibachrome print on © Tom D’HAENENS Slabbinck adorn the sitting area, a landscape, a portrait and a still life (without frame), H 140 x W 170 cm (with frame), oil on canvas aluminium that offer a worthy presentation of his oeuvre. RABAT RESIDENCE BRUSSELS HEADQUARTERS © Wim DELVOYE Three works were arranged in the meeting area. These consist of a map- pemonde (a map of the world), the domain of Foreign Affairs, by the young French artist Jean Denant. There is the lithography The Conver- sation by Luc Tuymans, which appears to portray a negotiation scene; Augustijnerklooster, Academiestraat 1, 9000 Gent Pre-press one could say the trademark of diplomacy. Lastly there is the work openbaar tel. 09 269 58 30, fax 09 269 58 39, Grafisch Buro Geert Lefevre by Denmark, which could be considered a reference to the documents kunstbezit [email protected], www.tento.be Printing we work with on a daily basis, ranging from treaties to press articles. Production Joh. Enschedé I Van Muysewinkel vlaanderen Peter Wouters Copyright Denmark shreds newspapers and uses them to create open books with [email protected] All rights reserved. The reproduction of this publication fading lines, alluding to the relativity and the transience of what we do Final drafting in whole or in part, its storage in an automated database here every day. Mark Vanvaeck and/or its communication to the public by any means [email protected] whatsoever, whether this be electronically, mechanically, Editor in charge using photocopies, recording or by another means, is Dirk Achten Peter Wouters, Academiestraat 1, 9000 Gent prohibited without prior written authorisation from President of the Board of Directors Layout the editor. FPS Foreign Affairs An Openbaar Kunstbezit Vlaanderen publication Oeyen en Winters WD 2013/7892/13 Diplomatic force of art It may not be self-evident, but there is one unequivocal link between art and diplomacy. Or more generally, between culture and diplomacy. At first glance, the rather formalist diplomatic world and the spirited artistic environment seem to be miles apart. In reality they are inter- dependent. Art, by its very nature, represents an internationally understood langu- age that knows no borders. A language that simultaneously affords pla- ces, countries and peoples an identity. That not only yields beauty but also frequently produces understanding, and sometimes confrontation. Some refer, a little pretentiously to ‘the diplomatic force of art’. This is precisely because art, and more generally culture, are an essential component of effective diplomacy. They involve a display of a country’s cultural diversity and richness to the outside world. And that is what we do, first and foremost in our communities’ international activities, often in association with our embassies, and through private initiatives that reinforce our country’s image. Not only does this takes place abroad but also in our own country. FPS Foreign Affairs is actively involved, financially as well as in orga- nisational terms, in the biennial arts festival Europalia. This is an am- bitious series of events where the cultural wealth of a different country is assessed in each edition. In addition we collaborate with Bozar, a partnership specifically designed to focus on activities with internatio- Luc TUYMANS, The conversation, nal appeal. 1995, H 50 x W 63 cm, Furthermore our FPS implements an active arts policy, and artworks silk-screen on 200-gram Hahnemühle paper must of course be exhibited. And we do that too, more actively now BRUSSELS HEADQUARTERS than in the past, at accessible locations as well as in the main buildings Félix Augustin MILIUS, Réception solennelle du Consul Général de Belgique Cover 1: Cover 4: in Brussels and in our embassies. Mr. Daluin, par l’Empereur du Maroc à Rabat le 2 décembre 1865 (So- Wim DELVOYE, Atlas 8, 2003, Rear façade Washington lemn reception of the Belgian Consul General, Mr Daluin, by the Emperor H 100 x W 125 cm, residence I am also lucky to have artworks in my office. Three paintings by Rik of Morocco in Rabat on 2 December 1865), 1865, H 110 x W 140 cm cibachrome print on © Tom D’HAENENS Slabbinck adorn the sitting area, a landscape, a portrait and a still life (without frame), H 140 x W 170 cm (with frame), oil on canvas aluminium that offer a worthy presentation of his oeuvre. RABAT RESIDENCE BRUSSELS HEADQUARTERS © Wim DELVOYE Three works were arranged in the meeting area. These consist of a map- pemonde (a map of the world), the domain of Foreign Affairs, by the young French artist Jean Denant. There is the lithography The Conver- sation by Luc Tuymans, which appears to portray a negotiation scene; Augustijnerklooster, Academiestraat 1, 9000 Gent Pre-press one could say the trademark of diplomacy. Lastly there is the work openbaar tel. 09 269 58 30, fax 09 269 58 39, Grafisch Buro Geert Lefevre by Denmark, which could be considered a reference to the documents kunstbezit [email protected], www.tento.be Printing we work with on a daily basis, ranging from treaties to press articles. Production Joh. Enschedé I Van Muysewinkel vlaanderen Peter Wouters Copyright Denmark shreds newspapers and uses them to create open books with [email protected] All rights reserved. The reproduction of this publication fading lines, alluding to the relativity and the transience of what we do Final drafting in whole or in part, its storage in an automated database here every day. Mark Vanvaeck and/or its communication to the public by any means [email protected] whatsoever, whether this be electronically, mechanically, Editor in charge using photocopies, recording or by another means, is Dirk Achten Peter Wouters, Academiestraat 1, 9000 Gent prohibited without prior written authorisation from President of the Board of Directors Layout the editor. 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