Galerie Christophe Gaillard

For her first solo exhibition in Belgium Delprat presents recent paintings and ceramics, alongside a selection of small-format gouaches from the mid to late 1990s, never before shown. Created during a pivotal moment of temporary withdrawal from the art world, these works reflect a profound questioning of her practice and a sustained meditation on boldness, cynicism, and the role of transgression in the history of her painting.

This conversation will bring together artist Hélène Delprat, her gallerist Christophe Gaillard, and Goedele Bartholomeeusen, director/curator of Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens, to mark Delprat’s first solo exhibition in Brussels. The discussion will explore her artistic practice and various sources of inspiration, the collaboration between artist and gallery, and the museum’s role in presenting and contextualizing contemporary art.

Hélène Delprat is a French artist known for her paintings, drawings, installations, and multimedia works filled with dark humor and literary references. Delprat’s work explores themes such as identity, death, and bold visual imagery, often with a baroque and narrative approach. Her practice is marked by a unique, theatrical visual style and a fascination with archives and historical sources. She has exhibited in numerous international institutions and galleries, including Fondation Maeght, Museu Picasso in Barcelona, Lyon Biennial.

Goedele Bartholomeeusen is a Belgian curator and art historian who has served since 2022 as director/curator of Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens in Deurle. She has a background in art history and extensive experience developing exhibitions and programs for contemporary art. Bartholomeeusen is known for her focus on contextual and critical approaches to presenting art. Before joining MDD, she worked in various museums and cultural institutions. She is committed to connecting artistic practices with a broad and diverse audience.

Christophe Gaillard is a French gallerist and founder of Galerie Christophe Gaillard in Paris an Belgium. Since 2007, he has built a program showcasing both established and emerging artists, with a strong focus on contemporary painting and conceptual practices. His gallery is known for its bold exhibitions and international collaborations. Gaillard is committed to presenting independent, critical, and innovative artistic voices.