Brussels Design September 2023: Highlights and Key Projects
Directed by Elizabeth Djam, the 2023 Brussels Design September took place from September 12 to 30, offering a variety of events and exhibitions throughout Brussels. The 'Nuevo Nouveau' exhibition at MAD highlighted the creations of Spanish designer Jaime Hayón, featuring works for Baccarat and Fritz Hansen. At The Hotel, an installation by Jean-Paul Lespagnard included items available for purchase until December, while the Hotel Mix, a renovated 1960s structure, showcased interiors designed by Atelier Lionel Jadot. The newly established gallery Augusta, launched by Ariane and Lara van Dievoet, presented 'States of Matter,' focusing on sustainable design. Additionally, designer Damien Gernay and ceramist Julie Istasse unveiled 'Terrain Vague.' Julien Renault was honored as Designer of the Year 2023 for his collaborations with Hay and Kewlox.
Key facts
- Brussels Design September 2023 ran from September 12 to 30.
- Elizabeth Djam is the artistic director of Brussels Design September.
- The exhibition 'Nuevo Nouveau' at MAD featured Jaime Hayón.
- Jaime Hayón has created objects for Baccarat, Fritz Hansen, Magis, Established & Sons, Bisazza, and B.D. Barcelona.
- Hotel Mix is a converted 1960s insurance office building in the Forêt de Soignes.
- Atelier Lionel Jadot and the Zaventem Ateliers designed the interiors of Hotel Mix.
- Jean-Paul Lespagnard created an immersive installation at The Hotel, open until December.
- Augusta gallery opened in the Sablon district, founded by Ariane and Lara van Dievoet.
- Augusta's inaugural exhibition 'States of Matter' features seven Belgian designers.
- Damien Gernay and Julie Istasse presented 'Terrain Vague' at their Molenbeek studio.
- Gernay and Istasse collaborated with chef Régis Baudy on culinary synergies.
- Julien Renault was named Designer of the Year 2023 by Knack Weekend and Le Vif Weekend.
- Julien Renault's studio is in a building by architect L-H. De Koninck in Uccle.
- Renault designed the Pastis chair for Hay, Cassetta for Mattiazzi, and directs creative for Kewlox since 2017.
Entities
Artists
- Elizabeth Djam
- Jaime Hayón
- Lionel Jadot
- Jean-Paul Lespagnard
- Damien Gernay
- Julie Istasse
- Julien Renault
- Régis Baudy
- L-H. De Koninck
Institutions
- Brussels Design September
- MAD (Fashion and Design Centre)
- Baccarat
- Fritz Hansen
- Magis
- Established & Sons
- Bisazza
- B.D. Barcelona
- Hotel Mix
- Atelier Lionel Jadot
- Zaventem Ateliers
- The Hotel
- Augusta
- Knack Weekend
- Le Vif Weekend
- Hay
- Mattiazzi
- Kewlox
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Forêt de Soignes
- Sablon
- Molenbeek
- Uccle