Katerina Gregos to leave Art Brussels after 2016 edition
Art Brussels revealed that Katerina Gregos, the artistic director, will resign after the fair's 2016 edition, which is set for 22–24 April. Since her appointment in 2012, Gregos has been instrumental in integrating nonprofit organizations and establishing a curatorial initiative with the Flanders Art Institute. A noted art historian and curator, she recently oversaw the Belgian Pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale (2015) and the 5th Thessaloniki Biennial. On 9 February 2016, Gregos expressed her desire to concentrate on collaborating with artists and organizing exhibitions.
Key facts
- Katerina Gregos steps down as artistic director of Art Brussels after the 2016 edition.
- Art Brussels 2016 runs from 22 to 24 April.
- Gregos was appointed in 2012.
- She introduced nonprofit institutions to the fair.
- She launched a curatorial program with the Flanders Art Institute.
- Gregos curated the Belgian Pavilion at the 56th Venice Biennale in 2015.
- She also curated the 5th Thessaloniki Biennial.
- Announcement date: 9 February 2016.
Entities
Artists
- Katerina Gregos
Institutions
- Art Brussels
- Flanders Art Institute
- Belgian Pavilion
- Venice Biennale
- Thessaloniki Biennial
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Venice
- Italy
- Thessaloniki
- Greece