Renzo Martens wins CultuurPrijs Vlaanderen

On Monday February 1, Renzo Martens received the CultuurPrijzen Vlaanderen 2009 in the category Film. Joke Schauvliege (Minister of Culture) offered Martens an Award and 12.500 Euro's for his documentary Episode 3 – Enjoy Poverty.
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Municipal Art Acquisitions 2010

Call for visual artists

History appears to be growing in significance as a determining factor in our identity, our culture, our norms and values. The creation of the Canon of Holland and the establishment of a National Historical Museum are evidence of this development. In the past, particularly in the 19th century, a similar interest in history resulted in magnificent historical paintings and monuments commemorating national heroes and events. Increasingly often, contemporary art is also showing interest in historical reflection, but in a variety of disciplines and definitely not necessarily in support of 'the nation'.
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