Office Baroque, Contemporary art gallery in Pentagon, Brussels, Belgium
Description
Office Baroque is a contemporary art gallery on the ground floor of a cast iron building from 1909 with high ceilings and large windows. The space displays rotating exhibitions in rooms defined by their architectural character.
History
Marie Denkens and Wim Peeters founded the gallery in 2007 in an Antwerp apartment. The move to Brussels in 2013 marked its expansion to the Belgian capital.
Culture
The gallery's name references Gordon Matta-Clark's architectural work that was demolished in Antwerp in 1980. This conceptual link shapes how the space approaches art and design today.
Practical
The gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 to 18:00, with appointments available on other days by request. Check ahead before visiting to confirm current exhibitions and any access requirements.
Did you know?
The gallery regularly participates in major international art fairs including Art Basel Miami Beach and Independent New York. This presence reflects its role in the global art market beyond Brussels.
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