Atelier Poiesis develops a multidisciplinary public programme for the accumulation, transmission and reflection of embodied knowledge. Through exhibitions, seminars, screenings, workshops, listening sessions and collaborative events, the atelier brings together artistic practice, urban exploration, collective imagination and material experimentation.
Upcoming Events
11-25 September 2026 HIDDEN RIVER exhibition – talks, workshops, screenings
Recurring Events
Our recurring programme unfolds through several thematic series:
Mapping Series
Exploring the city through observation, movement and alternative forms of cartography.
Urban walks · Urban sketching and exploration · Mapping theory · GIS workshops · Mapping crafts
Imaginary Worlds
A collective space for storytelling, speculation and the creation of imaginary worlds.
Game design · Stories and myths · Utopian lands
Crafts Series
Hands-on workshops centred on making, embodied learning and material expression.
Watercolour · Costume-making · Creative writing and poetry · Live drawing
Screenings
Film and audiovisual programmes opening conversations around artistic practice and urban life.
Reflections on Art · Reflections on Urban
Music and Listening Events
Gatherings that explore sound, collective listening and the social experience of music.
Gifkikker × Poiesis · Sunset Sessions
Cultural and Neighbourhood Events
Open and collaborative programmes that connect Atelier Poiesis with Cureghem and its surrounding creative communities.
Open Doors · Cureghem × Poiesis