François de Brussel
(Spa, 1979)
Lives and works in Brussels

At the heart of François de Brussel’s work lies a thorough examination of sensuality, spirituality and the human condition. Drawing inspiration from the city of Brussels and painters such as Breughel and Magritte, Francois reinterprets classical (religious) themes and translates them into contemporary realities. His art is a reflection of the belief that art, diversity, and human connection are essential forces that can unite us in a shared vision of beauty and vulnerability. A hint of surrealism in his work leaves the viewer wondering is this real? Through photography, collage, embroidery, video and (song) writing, he creates atmospheres of slight strangeness, surprising the spectator with his suggestive ideas.

KEY DATES

2025

Songwriting for the new production of the music band Venusberg

Presentation of Trésor(s) (Musée Maison d’Erasme, Brussels)

2017-2023

Co-curatorship of:

Bill Viola. Un humaniste pour notre temps (Musée La Boverie, Liège)

Ceci n’est pas un corps. La sculpture hyperréaliste (Musée Maillol, Paris)

Warhol. The American Dream Factory (Musée La Boverie, Liège)

L’Islam, c’est aussi notre histoire (Vanderborght, Brussels)

21, rue la Boétie (Musée Maillol, Paris)

2016

Conception of the visual identity, stage design and costumes for the tour of Venusberg

2015

Songwriting for the album Extremely Sad and Sexy Songs by Venusberg

2014-15

Conception of an immersive museum experience with Luc Petit Imagination (Hougoumont, Waterloo)

2011-13

Playwriting and production of the show Le Monde de Luce et ses extases (Cie Ah mon amour)

1998-2002

Master in Modern Languages and Literatures (Université Libre de Bruxelles)