Au Borinage
2024
The Borinage, South-West of Mons in Belgium, was one of the most inspiring regions that Karin Borghouts visited as part of her project Vincent Was Here. In 2023 she decided to devote a whole photo project to it. This was partly due to a request from cc Colfontaine. Vincent van Gogh spent two years in the Borinage. First he worked as a pastor, then he decided here to become an artist.
The Borinage, is a region with an eventful mining past. The many slagheaps are still visible in the landscape. Karin was attracted by the miners' houses in the hilly lanes, by the ruins of the mines, by the now green terrils, but also and above all by the people. That is why she decided to photograph 'borains' - people from the Borinage - in special places. Since September 2023, Karin has been staying at regular intervals as an artist in residence at the Van Gogh House in Petit-Wasmes.
From 22 June to 13 October 2024, a brand new photographic exhibition can be visited in the Borinage's two Van Gogh houses: La Maison Van Gogh in Petit-Wasmes and La Maison Van Gogh in Cuesmes (pronounced Wam and Kwèm). A large photo is also on view at the Marcasse mine ruins.
30 photographs in various formats will be exhibited inside and outside the two Van Gogh houses.
A video was made in collaboration with assistant Dieter Demey (on view in Petit-Wasmes from 27 July).
New video online: Au Borinage by Dieter Demey and Karin Borghouts
With the support of cc Colfontaine, Ville de Mons, Fondation Mons 2025 and Milo-Profi photo lab.
June 22 > October 13, 2024
Opening on Saturday 22 June 202
Maison Van Gogh Cuesmes
3, Rue du Pavillon
7033 Cuesmes (Mons)
Belgium
Tu > Sun : 10 am - 3:45 pm
Maison Van Gogh Petit-Wasmes
221, Rue Wilson
7340 Petit-Wasmes (Colfontaine)
Belgium
Tu > Sun : 10 am - 4 pm only after reservation because the house is unstaffed: 0032 (0)492 76 03 03
Charbonnage de Marcasse
7, Sentier de Saint-Ghislain
7340 Petit-Wasmes (Colfontaine) BE
Tip: The best way to discover the region is on foot or by bike. Good condition required. There are beautiful views from a slag heap. Van Gogh walks and cycling routes as well as group visits are possible. Bikes for rent at Visit Mons.
Tip: If you want to combine your visit with a visit to Mons (near Cuesmes) or with a visit to Mac's Grand Hornu (near Petit-Wasmes), it is best to visit the Van Gogh houses first, as they close early. Petit-Wasmes is also unstaffed, so make an appointment.
With the support of cc Colfontaine, Fondation Mons 2025, Visit Mons and Milo-Profi photolab.
Meet & greet Karin Borghouts:
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July 2024
Guided tour by the artist at the tribute to Van Gogh weekend
Hommage à van Gogh Weekend
Sunday 25 August 2024
11-13 hrs Maison Van Gogh Cuesmes
14-16 hrs Maison Van Gogh Petit-Wasmes
Sunday 29 September 2024
The programme will be completed shortly.
Finissage Saturday 12 October 2024
9:30 - 12:00 : Maison Van Gogh Petit-Wasmes: visit exhibition
9:30 Van Gogh walking tour with Filip Depuydt
13:00 : Maison Van Gogh Cuesmes: visit exhibition
14:00 : talk with Paul de Moor about this new book 'Tot de kleuren zingen' about Van Gogh's work (NL, FR, E)
The programme will be completed shortly.
Lees
Artikel door Patrick Auwelaert in The Art Coach online - 3 juli 2024
Lisez
LM Magazine Art&Culture Hauts-de-France / Belgique, juin 2024, par Julien Damien (français)
