Episode 1 – Introduction

Who is Berlinde De Bruyckere? A look back at her extensive career, in which dialogue has always played a central role.

“Literature, film, and poetry have been key sources of inspiration in developing my own universe and language.”

Episode 2 – Lost & Pier Paolo Pasolini

We enter the first room of Khorós, where the powerful sculpture Lost opens the exhibition and the influence of filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini becomes evident.

“Pier Paolo Pasolini’s films revolve around the themes of life and death.”

Episode 3 – Lucas Cranach the Elder

From Pasolini, we move to the work of German Renaissance artist Lucas Cranach and his Salome, who impassively holds the severed head of John the Baptist.

“The absence of a head in my work has never spoken so clearly.”

Episode 4 – Enclosed Gardens

In this episode, we journey to the 16th century and the enchanting 0, which De Bruyckere first discovered in 2016.

“What fascinated me most was the way they were constructed, and their layers of meaning.”

Episode 5 – San Sebastian

A monumental tree trunk pierced with bronze arrows takes its name and inspiration from Saint Sebastian – a true obsession for De Bruyckere.

“The arrows don’t seem to hurt him, even though they pierce his body.”

Episode 6 – Lost V, Peter Buggenhout & Patti Smith

The sixth and final episode explores the dialogue between De Bruyckere, her husband and fellow artist Peter Buggenhout, and the words of Patti Smith – all brought together in a single room.

“In their own way, Smith and De Bruyckere sculpt both memories and time itself, weaving an intimate relationship with the world from small, reclaimed fragments.”