Leaps of Faith carves its way between art and faith

At Z33, House for Contemporary Art, Design & Architecture in Hasselt, three new exhibitions will open on Sunday, March 31st: Leaps of Faith, Daiga Grantina: Four Sides of a Shadow, and Riar Rizaldi: Fossilis. The exhibition Leaps of Faith explores the relationship between faith and contemporary art, featuring works by as many as eighteen artists.

Between art and faith

Modern Western art carries a religious legacy even if its primary purpose isn’t religious. The influence of religion is evident in the symbolism of art and the unique status attributed to artworks. Art like religion can connect realms: the material to the spiritual, the earthly to the transcendent, and the finite to the infinite. Its religious roots are never lurking far from the surface. 

Leaps of Faith explores the relationship between faith and contemporary art. How do we navigate the uncertainties of life? What gives us structure and comfort? For many artists, the significance of faith extends beyond its religious meaning. Faith is about our relationship to the unknown and the unknowable; about doubt and conviction; about what you cannot know but perhaps can feel. In this sense, faith – like art – represents a leap into the unknown.

Family tour

Themes like faith, are not easy to explain. They are things you can feel, but cannot grasp. How does this translate into an image? This quest is the center of the family tour. Make your way through the unknown with the whole family, just like an artist. An invitation for everyone to focus their senses, fully absorb the works of art and scrabble down their feelings about a work of art.

Local and international talent

Leaps of Faith gathers the work of Igshaan Adams, Francis Alÿs, David Bernstein, Peter Buggenhout, Justin Caguiat, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Edith Dekyndt, Kira Freije, Theaster Gates, Daan Gielis, Peter Hujar, Kris Martin, Sophie Nys, Antonio Obá, Namsal Siedlecki, Paul Thek, Danh Võ and Cathy Wilkes.

You can visit Leaps of Faith from March 31 through August 25. Learn more about the new exhibitions at www.z33.be

Agenda

Sat 30.03: grand opening

On Saturday March 30th, we open our doors at 7:30 PM. Discover three new exhibitions that evening and enjoy performances by Maxime Denuc and DJ Vers.

do 11.04: evening opening

Sun 14.04: lecture & concert - Miserere by Kris Martin & Ensemble Currende 

Kris Martin sets the tone for the expo Leaps of faith with his artwork Miserere. On April 14, the artist and Ensemble Currende will immerse you in an extraordinary piece of music and art history.

Sun 05.05: concert Call to Prayer by Ghalia Benali & Romina Lischka