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John Baldessari. Parables, Fables and Other Tall Tales – Bozar 2025 © We Document Art - Bozar

Last chance to visit Baldessari

The exhibition of John Baldessari is entering its final weeks. Discover the work of one of the most influential figures in contemporary art. On view until 1 February.

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Films

Replay

Nouvelle Vague - Richard Linklater

Now →
22 Jan.'26

From 8 €

Films

New release

In the presence of the director

The Vanishing Point - Bani Khoshnoudi

In the presence of the director on 18/12

Now →
31 Jan.'26

From 8 €

Films

New release

In the presence of the director

I Only Rest in the Storm - Pedro Pinho

In the presence of the director

Now →
21 Feb.'26

From 8 €

Films

Art & Film

In the presence of the director

Brûler pour briller - Patricia Allio

In the presence of the director

Now →
30 Jan.'26

From 8 €

Films

New release

Spain

La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés - C. Tangana

Now →
5 Feb.'26

From 8 €

Films

Art & Film

In the presence of the director

La Musique du Geste - Isabelle Dumont

In the presence of the director on January 18

Now →
29 Jan.'26

From 8 €

Films

Close-up

Spain

In the presence of the director

Afternoons of Solitude - Albert Serra

Now →
25 Jan.'26

From 8 €

Performances

Némo Flouret. 900 Satellites

19 + 20
Jan.'26

From 20 €

Films

New release

In the presence of the director

L'Academie des Secrets - Joachim Olender

In the presence of the director

21 Jan. →
8 Feb.'26

From 8 €

Concerts

Education

Secondary Education

Musica Maestro

An inspiring musical journey

22 Jan.'26

Exhibitions

Contemporary Art

Highly Recommended

John Baldessari

Parables, Fables, and Other Tall Tales

Now →
1 Feb.'26

From 18 €

Individual

Highly Recommended

Guided Tours

Highlights tour John Baldessari in French

Guided tour for individuals

Now →
1 Feb.'26

From 18 €

Individual

Highly Recommended

Guided Tours

Highlights tour John Baldessari in Dutch

Guided tour for individuals

Now →
1 Feb.'26

From 18 €

Concerts

Electronic Music

Bozar Bassment #4: Nik Colk Void, Klara Lewis & Pedro Maia - GAIKO

22 Jan.'26
- 20:30

From 22 €

Exhibitions

Contemporary Art

Highly Recommended

John Baldessari

Parables, Fables, and Other Tall Tales

Now →
1 Feb.'26

From 18 €

Concerts

Early music

Performance

Highly Recommended

Spem in alium. Saburo Teshigawara & Vox Luminis XL

Staging the Concert

31 Jan.'26
- 20:00

From 20 €

Classical Music

Festival

Highly Recommended

Bartók Festival

6 → 12
Feb.'26

Concerts

Classical Music

Piano

Highly Recommended

Sir András Schiff

18 Feb.'26
- 20:00

From 26 €

Concerts

Global Music

Highly Recommended

Derya Türkan, Murat Aydemir & Christos Barbas

18 Feb.'26
- 20:30

From 24 €

Concerts

Electronic Music

Highly Recommended

Fennesz

Mosaic

26 Feb.'26
- 20:30

From 22 €

Concerts

Symphonic

Highly Recommended

Fire in my mouth - Julia Wolfe

A Taste of Injustice

27 Feb.'26
- 20:00

From 22 €

Concerts

Highly Recommended

Fennesz & Jim O’Rourke

28 Apr.'26
- 20:30

From 28 €

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John Baldessari, Noses & Ears, Etc. (Part One): Hand Holding Cigarette and Head (With Nose) © John Baldessari 2006. Courtesy Estate of John Baldessari © 2025; Courtesy John Baldessari Family Foundation; Sprüth Magers; Private Collection, Lisbon, Portugal

John Baldessari. Parables, Fables, and Other Tall Tales

Focusing on his work from the 1980s to the 2000s, this exhibition reveals the continued international relevance of his practice, including to generations born in the digital age.

Visit until 1 February →