John Baldessari
Past event
Cancelled
Postponed
19 Sept.'25 →
1 Feb.'26
Parables, Fables, and Other Tall Tales
John Baldessari (1931-2020) was a giant of contemporary art, whose codes he turned upside down. Known for his paintings combining art historical references with Hollywood film stills, he blurred visual boundaries and developed a complex narrative language tinged with humour.
The exhibition focuses on his work from the 1980s to the 2000s. It reveals the continued international relevance of his practice, including to generations born in the digital age.
The exhibition at Bozar, dedicated to his work, is a must-see for anyone who wants to grasp the subtleties of the avant-garde from the second half of the 20th century.
Campaign Image: John Baldessari, Arms and legs (specif, elbows & knees),etc, part (one) : arm and leg (with column) © John Baldessari 2007,Courtesy Estate of John Baldessari © 2025; Courtesy John Baldessari Family Foundation; Sprüth Magers. Würth Collection, Künzelsau
John Baldessari, Money (Flesh)/Glider (Blue) © John Baldessari 1990. Courtesy Estate of John Baldessari © 2025; Courtesy John Baldessari Family Foundation; Sprüth Magers; Craig Robins Collection, Miami
John Baldessari, The Duress Series, Person Holding on to Pole Attached to Exterior of Tall Building © John Baldessari 2003. Courtesy Estate of John Baldessari © 2025; Courtesy John Baldessari Family Foundation; Sprüth Magers; Herbert Collection, Ghent
John Baldessari, Noses and Ears, (Part One) : Hand Holding Cigarette and Head (with Nose), Courtesy ©John Baldessari 2006
John Baldessari, Noses and Ears, (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, Pink Shape over Enrapted Figure (Near White Shape) © John Baldessari 1990.Courtesy Estate of John Baldessari © 2025; Courtesy John Baldessari Family Foundation; Sprüth Magers; ING
John Baldessari, Money (Flesh)/Glider (Blue) © John Baldessari 1990. Courtesy Estate of John Baldessari © 2025; Courtesy John Baldessari Family Foundation; Sprüth Magers; Craig Robins Collection, Miami
John Baldessari, The Duress Series, Person Holding on to Pole Attached to Exterior of Tall Building © John Baldessari 2003. Courtesy Estate of John Baldessari © 2025; Courtesy John Baldessari Family Foundation; Sprüth Magers; Herbert Collection, Ghent
John Baldessari, Noses and Ears, (Part One) : Hand Holding Cigarette and Head (with Nose), Courtesy ©John Baldessari 2006
John Baldessari, Noses and Ears, (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, Pink Shape over Enrapted Figure (Near White Shape) © John Baldessari 1990.Courtesy Estate of John Baldessari © 2025; Courtesy John Baldessari Family Foundation; Sprüth Magers; ING
Practical information
Dates
Location
BOZAR/Centre for Fine Arts
Rue Ravenstein 23 1000 BRUSSELSRates
MyBozar Card
€ 14
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€ 9
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€ 18
< 26 year
€ 13
< 18 year
€ 0
>65 year
€ 16
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€ 9
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€ 0
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Related events
Talks & Debates
Literature
Dirk van Bastelaere meets John Baldessari
See also
Partners
- John Baldessari Family Foundation
- Estate of John Baldessari & Sprüth Magers
Support
- Vlaamse Overheid
- Craig Robins Collection Miami
- uhoda
- Sprüth Magers