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 contribution is also on view at the Marcasse mine ruins. The Borinage is a formal industrial region South-West of Mons, Belgium.

The Borinage was one of the most inspiring regions that Karin Borghouts visited as part of her project Vincent Was Here. Last year 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, south-west of Mons, 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.
30 photos will be on display spread over the two Van Gogh houses. In collaboration with assistant Dieter Demey, a video is produced with is on view in Maison Van Gogh Petit-Wasmes.

With the support of cc Colfontaine, Ville de Mons, Fondation Mons 2025 and Milo-Profi photo lab.

Look here: NEW VIDEO by assistant Dieter Demey & Karin Borghouts

June 22 > October 13, 2024

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: 0032 (0)492 76 03 03

Charbonnage de Marcasse
7, Sentier de Saint-Ghislain
7340 Petit-Wasmes (Colfontaine) BE

Info Visit Mons

Guided tours by the artist at the tribute to Van Gogh weekend on 27 and 28 July 2024
Hommage à van Gogh Weekend

Meet & greet Karin Borghouts: 25 Augustus, 29 September, 12 October. 2024 Write a message to keep informed.

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.
Tip: If you want to combine your visit with the Rodin exhibition in 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.

Exhibition photography: Wouter Bollaerts

Lees
Artikel door Patrick Auwelaert in The Art Coach online - 3 juli 2024 (Dutch)

Lisez
LM Magazine Art&Culture Hauts-de-France / Belgique, juin 2024, par Julien Damien (français)

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Poster 'Au Borinage' - Karin Borghouts
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