Jonk & Friends 2026: 13 Artists Intervene on Abandoned-Site Photographs
From May 7 to June 6, 2026, Galerie Nature Forte will showcase the second edition of 'Jonk & Friends,' featuring the renowned photographer Jonk alongside 13 other artists, including Alberto Ruce and Philippe Hérard. Each artist will interpret Jonk’s striking images of abandoned locations, with their works measuring 60 x 80 cm on high-quality art paper. This gallery, which emphasizes Jonk's 'Nature Forte' theme—a movement highlighting nature's strength—first opened in March 2023. The exhibition will launch with an opening reception on Thursday, May 7 at 6 PM, attracting many participating artists.
Key facts
- Exhibition runs May 7 to June 6, 2026.
- 13 artists intervened on Jonk's photographs.
- All works are 60 x 80 cm on art paper.
- Galerie Nature Forte opened in March 2023.
- Jonk founded the 'Nature Forte' concept as a new artistic genre.
- Jonk's series 'Naturalia: Chronique des Ruines Contemporaines' questions humanity's relationship with nature.
- Opening reception: Thursday, May 7 at 6 PM.
- Participating artists: Alberto Ruce, Bault, Beerens, Disek, FKDL, Horss, Jace, Mouarf, Philippe Bonan, Philippe Hérard, Réa, S4m, Siel.
Entities
Artists
- Jonk
- Alberto Ruce
- Bault
- Beerens
- Disek
- FKDL
- Horss
- Jace
- Mouarf
- Philippe Bonan
- Philippe Hérard
- Réa
- S4m
- Siel
Institutions
- Galerie Nature Forte
- Artistikrezo