Alessandro Algardi
Anne Wenzel
Ann Veronica Janssens
Ben Benaouisse
Berlinde De Bruyckere
Bizhan Bassiri
Bruce Nauman
Cristina Lucas
Damien Hirst
David Adamo
David Claerbout
Dirk Braeckman
Ed Lipski
Fernando Sanchez Castillo
Frederik Van Simaey
Geert Bisschop
Gerard Godal
Gregor Schneider
Huang Yan
Ian Wilson
Jan Fabre
Jan Van Imschoot
Jan Van Oost
Johan Tahon
Karel Dierickx
Koen Theys
Kris Martin
Leo Copers
Luciano Fabro
Mandla Reuter
Maria Degreve
Maria Gabrielle
Mario Airo'
Marlene Dumas
Masashi Echigo
Masato Kobayashi
Matthieu Ronsse
Maurizio Cattelan
Mehdi-Georges Lahlou
Michael Borremans
Navid Nuur
Nicolas Provost
On Kawara
Pascale Marthine Tayou
Philippe Vandenberg
Ricardo Brey
Rossella Biscotti
Sarah Westphal
Stanislas Lahaut
Thierry De Cordier
Thomas Bogaert
Thomas Raat
Wim Delvoye
Jan Hoet
Hans Martens
Sint-Jan is the former name of the cathedral and is inspired by the 'The Mystic Lamb / Ghent Alterpiece' by Hubert and Jan Van Eyck. This exhibition, with 51 artists, explores traces of religion and spirituality in contemporary art. The works (some small or modest, others monumental) are displayed on the various altars and side chapels in the cathedral.
An exhibition with 51 artists at the Saint-Bavo's Cathedral in the center of Ghent. Curated by Jan Hoet and Hans Martens.
LIST OF CONFIRMED ARTISTS: Alessandro Algardi / Anne Wenzel / Ann Veronica Janssens / Ben Benaouisse / Berlinde De Bruyckere / Bizhan Bassiri / Bruce Nauman / Cristina Lucas / Damien Hirst / David Adamo / David Claerbout / Dirk Braeckman / Ed Lipski / Fernando Sanchez Castillo / Frederik Van Simaey / Geert Bisschop / Gerard Godal / Gregor Schneider / Huang Yan / Ian Wilson / Jan Fabre / Jan Van Imschoot / Jan Van Oost / Johan Tahon / Karel Dierickx / Koen Theys / Kris Martin / Leo Copers / Luciano Fabro / Mandla Reuter / Maria Degrève / Maria Gabriëlle / Mario Airo / Marlene Dumas / Masashi Echigo / Masato Kobayashi / Matthieu Ronsse / Maurizio Cattelan / Mehdi-Georges Lahlou / Michaël Borremans / Navid Nuur / Nicolas Provost / On Kawara / Pascale Marthine Tayou / Philippe Vandenberg / Ricardo Brey / Rossella Biscotti / Sarah Westphal / Stanislas Lahaut / Thierry De Cordier / Thomas Bogaert / Thomas Raat / Wim Delvoye / …
We all know Jan Hoet. This charismatic “Pope of Art” has become a living legend in the world of contemporary art, and far beyond its borders. For years he was Director at the Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art (S.M.A.K.) in Ghent. In that capacity, he inspired the two much-talked about exhibitions Chambres d’Amis (1986) and Over The Edges (2000). Today, he is the driving force behind Sint-Jan (Saint John), a contemporary art exhibition that aims to become an addition to TRACK. However, unlike TRACK with its various clusters, Sint-Jan will be held at a very specific location in the city.
Sint-Jan is the former name of the cathedral and is inspired by the “The Mystic Lamb / Ghent Alterpiece” by Hubert and Jan Van Eyck at the St Bavo’s Cathedral. The exhibition explores traces of religion and spirituality in contemporary art.
For many artists it is a true challenge to display their works in such meaningful surroundings. They forge a relationship with the physical and mental architecture of the cathedral and its heritage.
Another surprising fact: there is no budget, only generosity. The artists work for free. They are displaying works (some small or modest, others monumental) under the topic “spirituality and religion”. The works are displayed on the various altars and side chapels in the cathedral. Jan Hoet and Hans Martens have truly managed to bring together an impressive line-up of influential artists for his Sint-Jan project. This exhibition is yet another reason to visit Ghent, and more particularly St Bavo’s Cathedral and its Mystic Lamb. Highly recommended!
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Opening Saturday 2 June 2012 at 11 am
Saint-Bavo's Cathedral
Hoofdkerkstraat 1 9000 Ghent
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 9.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Sunday & public holidays: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Entrance fee: Free / except the visit of the ‘Mystic lamb / Ghent Alterpiece’ (4,00 / 3,00 / 1,50 euro)