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NEWS
An overview of my most recent challenges and upcoming exhibitions.
SUMMER COLLECTIVE 2026 @ DE WIEUW - 08/2026
During the summer months, De Wieuw opens the Mezzanine to five artists, one of whom is me this year 🥳.
In a single shared space, a fascinating dialogue unfolds between painting, photography, mixed media, and more.
Welcome: Scheldestraat 59 - 2000 Antwerp
In a single shared space, a fascinating dialogue unfolds between painting, photography, mixed media, and more.
Welcome: Scheldestraat 59 - 2000 Antwerp
NEW PROJECT + article in Gazet van Antwerpen - May 2026
Anyone who knows me even a little bit knows that I’m a fan of scarves as an extra accessory. For a while now, I’ve been toying with the idea of having scarves printed with a detail from my paintings… and finally, the time has come!
💃 When a journalist from Gazet Van Antwerpen asked me if she could write a short article about my “new” scarves for her Lifestyle section, … of course I said YES!!
💃 When a journalist from Gazet Van Antwerpen asked me if she could write a short article about my “new” scarves for her Lifestyle section, … of course I said YES!!
New PARTNERSHIP with Arbe Home Design in Schilde - May 2026
Since early May, you can also find my work in the Jelle & Benjamin showroom.
What began in Tenerife as a design agency has now expanded to include a design studio and showroom in Schilde.
Be sure to stop by and check it out!
What began in Tenerife as a design agency has now expanded to include a design studio and showroom in Schilde.
Be sure to stop by and check it out!
GROUP EXHIBITION & Event “NOORDKRACHT” in GENK, March 2026
An initiative by the two sisters Elke and Veerle Penders, born out of a spontaneous conversation and a shared desire to bring people together.
A total of five artists are exhibiting their work: Veerle Penders, Sigrid Bedeer, Agnes Huls, Walther Adriaensen, and Ann Vrancken. Welcome!
Location: The Gallery, Molenstraat 5, 3600 Genk
A total of five artists are exhibiting their work: Veerle Penders, Sigrid Bedeer, Agnes Huls, Walther Adriaensen, and Ann Vrancken. Welcome!
Location: The Gallery, Molenstraat 5, 3600 Genk
EXHIBIT BOOTH at ART3F in PARIS - January 23–25, 2026
This is my second time participating in this art fair, and this time it’s in beautiful Paris!
Art3f is one of the leading contemporary art fairs, bringing together artists, galleries, and collectors from all over Europe. At this international fair, you can come admire some of my paintings and meet the artist.
Location: Paris Expo, Pavilion 5.2 (Porte de Versailles)
Art3f is one of the leading contemporary art fairs, bringing together artists, galleries, and collectors from all over Europe. At this international fair, you can come admire some of my paintings and meet the artist.
Location: Paris Expo, Pavilion 5.2 (Porte de Versailles)
Auction for “DE WARMSTE WEEK” at AZUA in Wilrijk - November 29, 2025
This year, Azua tennis club is organizing an auction on Saturday, November 29, to raise money for the theme “Being invisibly ill.” In addition to many beautiful items, two workshops by Be Dear will also be auctioned off.
Would you like to compete for one of the workshops? Just send me a message with your highest bid and I will make sure it is included in the auction on the day itself 😅. Good luck!
Would you like to compete for one of the workshops? Just send me a message with your highest bid and I will make sure it is included in the auction on the day itself 😅. Good luck!
BIAF - ART FAIR in Antwerp - October 11 and 12, 2025
On Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October, I will be participating in the Belgian International Art Fair, or BiAF for short.
Together with 100 other Belgian artists, we will be filling the Waagnatie in Antwerp with art.
You can find me and my latest works at stand no. 2. Welcome!
Together with 100 other Belgian artists, we will be filling the Waagnatie in Antwerp with art.
You can find me and my latest works at stand no. 2. Welcome!
EXHIBITION STAND at ART3F in KORTRIJK - May 16 to 18, 2025
Art3f is one of the leading contemporary art fairs, bringing together artists, galleries, and collectors from all over Europe. At this international fair, you can admire some of my paintings and meet the artist 🤩.
In addition to painting, there is also sculpture, photography, and digital art to discover.
In addition to painting, there is also sculpture, photography, and digital art to discover.
ART IN THE PARK following the 50th anniversary of LIONS CLUB KONTICH - 3 & 4/5/2025
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Lions Club Kontich - Zuidrand, among other things, a wonderful event will be organized with a walking trail in the beautiful Altena Park, along amazing works of art.
This weekend some of my paintings will also be exhibited.
This weekend some of my paintings will also be exhibited.
EXPO at culinary studio VIZIER in EDEGEM - 2025
Vizier is a Culinary Atelier in the heart of Edegem, founded by brothers Wim and Ben Bruininkx - May 2024.
Quality, creativity, craft, experience and taste is what the brothers stand for. So a colorful painting on the sleek white walls of this beautiful new establishment could not be missing. The food is delicious and already extensively tested by myself. Nice match, right ?
Quality, creativity, craft, experience and taste is what the brothers stand for. So a colorful painting on the sleek white walls of this beautiful new establishment could not be missing. The food is delicious and already extensively tested by myself. Nice match, right ?
EXPO at ANNEMUZE, art and fashion store in KONTICH - Feb to July 2025
For the next 6 months, the walls of the fashion store AnneMuze will be extra brightened up. Besides the colorful spring and summer collection, jewelry, handbags and other accessories, you can now also go and admire 4 of my paintings there.
Feel free to pop in and meet Annemie. When the weather is nice, there is also a nice and sunny terrace in the back, where you can order a refreshing drink.
Feel free to pop in and meet Annemie. When the weather is nice, there is also a nice and sunny terrace in the back, where you can order a refreshing drink.
EXHIBITION 'BACKGLAS' at HOVE - 25/1 to 9/2/2025
A new team of enthusiastic Hovenaars took over the torch from the previous team that spent 20 years bringing art closer to everyone, to the streets of Hove.
Put the dates in your calendar and come enjoy the artworks of local artists, including one of my paintings.
Put the dates in your calendar and come enjoy the artworks of local artists, including one of my paintings.
EXHIBITION '5 WOMEN' in BRUGGE - 1 to 15/12/2024
Together with the 4WOmen (8 months after our exhibition in the gallery of the Rivierenhof in Deurne), Els Van den Meutter, Nessie Trio Art, Nicole S. Pousset, myself and as 5th woman Lucy Elliott, exhibit for 2 weeks in the historical center of Bruges.
Exhibition space : Huis ter Beurze, Bruges
Exhibition space : Huis ter Beurze, Bruges
EXPO at HOTEL 'BANKS Antwerp' - OKT 2024 tem JAN 2025
Please mark Thursday, October 10 in your agenda for the vernissage of my exhibition at the Hotel 'BANKS Antwerp' from 6 to 9 pm.
The exhibition (entire ground floor) can be visited daily until early January 2025.
Address : Steenhouwersvest 55, 2000 Antwerp.
The exhibition (entire ground floor) can be visited daily until early January 2025.
Address : Steenhouwersvest 55, 2000 Antwerp.
BENEFIET & WINTER BBQ at Kapellen Castle - Friday 18/10/2024
On Friday 18/10 we are organizing a benefit evening with BBQ tvv the charity. The charity 'House of Angels' includes the building of an orphanage for 24 girls in Ghana.
It will be a unique evening, at a unique location (Kasteel van Kapellen), for a unique cause. So register quickly, because places are limited!
It will be a unique evening, at a unique location (Kasteel van Kapellen), for a unique cause. So register quickly, because places are limited!
PRODUCT LAUNCH KEUNE together with BE DEAR - Tuesday 10/09/2024
During the product launch of Keune (hair cosmetics), the gallery A-Space in Antwerp will be decorated with some of my colorful paintings.
Gladly surprised that my work was thought of, I will transform the gallery into a colorful whole and my work will be a nice addition to the poster / photos of Keune.
Gladly surprised that my work was thought of, I will transform the gallery into a colorful whole and my work will be a nice addition to the poster / photos of Keune.
EXHIBITION IN GALLERY EXPO 38 in HOOGSTRATEN - SEPT 2024
In September you can find my work in Galerie Expo 38 in the Begijnhof of Hoogstraten.
The 3rd weekend of September the summer is symbolically closed with an impressive open-air exhibition with creations in flowers, vegetables and fruit. Ideal to come down to Hoogstraten and pop into the Gallery.
The 3rd weekend of September the summer is symbolically closed with an impressive open-air exhibition with creations in flowers, vegetables and fruit. Ideal to come down to Hoogstraten and pop into the Gallery.
PARTICIPATION TO LAMBERMONTMARTRE in Antwerp - SUNDAY 11/8/2024
The "Lambermontmartre Painters Square" is an open-air public exhibition for painters, sketch artists and photographers. On Sunday, Aug. 11, you can find me here along with 120 other artists.
This colorful art fair brings a wonderful bohemian atmosphere to KMSKA on the Leopold De Waelplaats in Antwerp.
This colorful art fair brings a wonderful bohemian atmosphere to KMSKA on the Leopold De Waelplaats in Antwerp.
EXPO AT THE 'ART GUEST GALLERY' IN KNOKKE - AUG 2024
During the month of August you can find some of my paintings in the new gallery of Chris Janssens on the Zeedijk in Knokke.
On Friday evening 2/8 I will be present myself from 18h on the 'Meet the Artists' and you are welcome to join me on this fascinating exhibition !
On Friday evening 2/8 I will be present myself from 18h on the 'Meet the Artists' and you are welcome to join me on this fascinating exhibition !
EXPO IN THE CORRIDORS of UZ LEUVEN June & July 2024
Starting June 3, I will brighten up the corridors of UZ Leuven - Campus Gasthuisberg with 30 of my colorful and abstract paintings.
How beautiful it is to be able to show your work in an environment where people usually go through a difficult period and in this way you can give them some extra color, energy and love ❤️.
How beautiful it is to be able to show your work in an environment where people usually go through a difficult period and in this way you can give them some extra color, energy and love ❤️.
EXPO '4WOman' at Rivierenhof 4 to 14/4/2024
4 women, 4 visions and 4 beautiful souls 😍 exhibit together in the gallery of the Rivierenhof during the Easter vacations. With lots of gusto, color and some life wisdom, we welcome you to the gallery and show you around our latest creations.
EXPO @ASPRIA LOUISE IN BRUSSELS 11/2023
Until the end of November, 12 of my abstract paintings will add extra color to the lounge area of Aspria fitness & wellness club in the heart of Brussels.
Need some extra me-time? Spoil yourself and book a wonderful massage, take a sauna, hammam or a refreshing swim 🙏 ... And also take a look around to see if you can spot my work there.
Need some extra me-time? Spoil yourself and book a wonderful massage, take a sauna, hammam or a refreshing swim 🙏 ... And also take a look around to see if you can spot my work there.
INTERVIEW FOR RADIO SOUTH EDGE 19/11/2023
On Sunday November 19 you can listen to my interview recorded for the weekly program 'In de kijker' of Radio Zuidrand.
Curious to see what Walter & Johan made of it ? Then listen to Radio Zuidrand online between 12 and 2 p.m., where short conversations are combined with my favorite and (in retrospect) quite different choice of music tracks 💃.
Curious to see what Walter & Johan made of it ? Then listen to Radio Zuidrand online between 12 and 2 p.m., where short conversations are combined with my favorite and (in retrospect) quite different choice of music tracks 💃.
GROUP EXPO 'DEURNE GIVES YOU WINGS' 10/2023
And hup ... from Wilrijk to Deurne 😅 because the next expo is coming up again. Saturday 7/10 and Sunday 8/10 2 of my paintings will be on display at the group exhibition 'Deurne gives you wings' in the side wings of the Districtshuis in Deurne. Welcome !!!
EXPO @SOLUTION ON OPEN BUSINESS DAY 1/10/2023
On Sunday, October 1, you can visit SOLUTION during the Voka Open Business Day and see an extra exhibition.
Once you have taken a look through the showroom and the extensive studio and seen the Solution team in action, you will pass some new and brightly colored abstract paintings by myself, a photo report with beautiful city views by Erwin Hodister and new travel photos by Greet Urkens.
Once you have taken a look through the showroom and the extensive studio and seen the Solution team in action, you will pass some new and brightly colored abstract paintings by myself, a photo report with beautiful city views by Erwin Hodister and new travel photos by Greet Urkens.