Villa Empain, Boghossian Foundation, Brussels
April 4–September 8, 2024
The Boghossian Foundation is proud to host the first exhibition in Belgium of the work of Josef and Anni Albers, two pioneers of modernism who produced pivotal artworks that marked the history of 20th century art. Featuring some 100 artworks (paintings, assemblages, photographs, graphic works, textiles, films, and furniture) the exhibition retraces the Alberses’ respective artistic careers and sheds light on their close and intimate relationship that allowed them to mutually enrich and empower one another throughout their lives.
The exhibition is housed in the Villa Empain, a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture that heralded the arrival of Modernism. Initially designed for a couple, the pure lines of the Villa Empain provide the perfect setting to showcase the Alberses thoroughly modern, international vision, and, more specifically, the aesthetic and pedagogical values their work embodies to this day.
The show also endeavors to examine the legacy of Josef and Anni Albers and the influence of their work and teachings on such artists as Olivier Gourvil, Linda Karshan, Mehdi Moutashar, Vico Persson, Leïla Pile, Charlotte von Poehl, Damien Poulain, Chloé Vanderstraeten and Bernard Villers.
Learn more at Boghossian Fondation.