Beyond his renowned portrayals of masks and skeletons, Ensor's legacy transcends as he was not solely a masterful painter but also a prolific writer and passionate composer.
Bozar exhibits a tribute to this multifaceted artist through an exhibition showcasing a diverse anthology of over a hundred works, illuminating the various dimensions of his extraordinary talent. You will discover his varied oeuvre, from his youthful works to his last creations. Particular attention
will be paid to lesser-known works, his print graphics, and his musical compositions such as La Gamme d’amour.
Some of these works - belonging to private collections - have never been exhibited before. Bozar presents over 150 pieces, including about 30 oil paintings, 80 works on paper (mainly drawings); 40 documents (prints, photographs, manuscripts and handwritten scores, film clips, sound fragments and 1 tapestry (Christ's Entry into Brussels by Gibau).
Almost a century ago, in 1929, the largest Ensor exhibition ever opened its doors at the Centre for Fine Arts of Brussels. Visitors to James Ensor. Maestro will discover archival footage from this remarkable retrospective and can listen to an audio recording of Ensor's speech.
Exhibition dates :29 February ‘24 → 23 June '24
Main Image :James Ensor Pierrot and skeletons, 1905 KBC Bank NV, Brussels
Anna Melnykova, "Palace of Labor (palats praci), architector I. Pretro, 1916", shot with analog Canon camera, 35 mm Fuji film in March 2022.
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