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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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Nadia Boulanger in Palais des Beaux-Arts in 1970 © Bozar Archives

A joyful re-encounter

In 2026, Bozar will welcome a series of major names who may feel instantly familiar. Through exhibitions, concerts, and festivals, these artists and composers return posthumously to a place that once inspired them—or marked a turning point in their career

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Béla Bartók: a life in 10 parts

Delve into the world of this visionary artist to whom Bozar and the Belgian National Orchestra are dedicating a festival from 6 to 12 February 2026.

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Ho Tzu Nyen, Image courtesy of Singapore Art Museum

Inside Ho Tzu Nyen’s Universe

Entering one of Singaporean artist Ho Tzu Nyen’s installations is like entering a condensed version of the world.

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Films

New release

Croatia

Fiume o Morte! - Igor Bezinović

28 Jan. →
12 Mar.'26

From 8 €

Meet & Greet

Cinquante-cinq minutes

Par ORIOL VILANOVA, artiste, habitué du Jeu de Balle - Un voyage par la collection

28 Jan.'26
- 19:30

From 10 €

Concerts

Suso Sáiz: Inside Sounds

Interpreted by Suso Sáiz and Echo Collective

28 Jan.'26
- 20:30

From 22 €

Films

Art & Film

In the presence of the director

La Musique du Geste - Isabelle Dumont

In the presence of the director on January 18

29 Jan. →
6 Feb.'26

From 8 €

Talks & Debates

Literature

Meet the Writers: Laura Fernández, Miguel Ángel Hernández & Vicente Luis Mora

29 Jan.'26
- 19:30

From 12 €

Films

Art & Film

In the presence of the director

Brûler pour briller - Patricia Allio

In the presence of the director

30 Jan.'26

From 8 €

Films

New release

Kontinental '25 - Radu Jude

31 Jan. →
12 Feb.'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

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

31 Jan. →
21 Feb.'26

From 8 €

Concerts

Early music

Performance

Highly Recommended

Spem in alium. Saburo Teshigawara & Vox Luminis XL

Staging the Concert

31 Jan.'26
- 20:00

From 20 €

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

Suso Sáiz: Inside Sounds

Interpreted by Suso Sáiz and Echo Collective

28 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 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 →