Koen Vanmechelen invites all children and youngsters for a magic day of limitless imagination; Day of the Cosmogolem 18 May 2025 — Rebel Giants
On Sunday 18 May, children and youngsters take centre stage at LABIOMISTA! During ‘Day of the Cosmogolem - Rebel Giants’, Koen...
Noah's Ark, Marco Polo Airport, Venice (IT), Feb 2025 - 2026
From this February, Koen Vanmechelen’s participation in last year’s Venice Biennale will have a successful sequel. At the Biennale, the Belgian artist had been invited to showcase two works of art at different locations, but connected to each other. One of those sculptures is now installed at Marco Polo Airport, where it will be on display for a year. The second sculpture remains in the Giardini. This will ensure both works have an unprecedented level of visibility for a glob
Experience LABIOMISTA in a magical way during Nocturne on 5th April
LABIOMISTA kicks off her 7th season! Join us on April 5 for the Nocturne, raise a glass with us, and explore the park as night falls....
Koen Vanmechelen opens doors of his studio to kick off LABIOMISTA's 7th season — Wild Gene
Unique Access to Koen Vanmechelen's studio On Sunday, April 6, artist Koen Vanmechelen will once again open his studio to all visitors....
Every organism is looking for another to survive, Art Brussels Off, Liszt Institute, 23 Apr - 4 June 2025
In the framework of the Art Brussels OFF , Belgian artist Koen Vanmechelen and Hungarian artist Sándor Körei explore the intricate...
Koen Vanmechelen drops anchor in Venice
Monumental artwork 'Noah's Ark' now on show at Marco Polo Airport From this February, Koen Vanmechelen’s participation in last year’s Venice Biennale will have a successful sequel. At the Biennale, the Belgian artist had been invited to showcase two works of art at different locations, but connected to each other. One of those sculptures is now installed at Marco Polo Airport, where it will be on display for a year. The second sculpture remains in the Giardini. This will ensu
Koen Vanmechelen and ViaVia Entebbe celebrate art, humanity, and freedom with the inauguration of Cosmogolem in Entebbe, Uganda
On February 15th 2025, artist Koen Vanmechelen’s monumental sculpture, Cosmogolem, a global symbol of hope, freedom, and creativity, will...
'Ode aan de Verwondering', a tribute to Caroline Pauwels by Dimitri Leue, An Miller and Koen Vanmechelen
‘ What is, can still be different’ wrote Caroline Pauwels, author and former rector of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, in her beautiful...
Koen Vanmechelen unveils impressive artwork ‘Seduction’ in Middelkerke
The Belgian coastal municipality of Middelkerke is unveiling ‘Seduction’, an impressive sculpture by artist Koen Vanmechelen. The...
Cosmopolitan Renaissance, Capetown (SA), 11 Feb - 31 Dec 2025
In a remarkable convergence of contemporary art and cultural dialogue, artist Koen Vanmechelen will showcase his work at a private residence in Cape Town. The exhibition, entitled "Cosmopolitan Renaissance," will feature a selection of Vanmechelen's fundamental pieces that resonate with his overarching themes of identity, biocultural diversity , and the interconnectedness of humanity. "Cosmopolitan Renaissance" is a reflection of Vanmechelen's commitment to fostering a dial
