Superstories Triennial in Hasselt Criticized as Incoherent Bric-à-Brac
The 'Superstories' exhibition, part of the second Triennial of Contemporary Art, Fashion and Design, took place in Hasselt, Belgium, from February 7 to May 10, 2009, at locations such as the Fashion Museum and Z33. Curated by Koos Flinterman, the event focused on narrative and metaphor in modern art, a concept that Paul Ardenne deemed outdated. The showcase included approximately 200 artworks, featuring pieces by Cristina Lucas that highlighted animal themes, Ted Noten's transparent handbags equipped with revolvers, and mobile mirrors by Germaine Kruip. Ardenne criticized the lack of cohesion and found Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin's work disjointed, ultimately labeling the exhibition a failure despite some intriguing individual pieces.
Key facts
- Superstories was the second Triennial of Contemporary Art, Fashion and Design in Hasselt, Belgium.
- The exhibition ran from February 7 to May 10, 2009.
- Venues included the Fashion Museum, Cultuurcentrum, and Z33.
- Artistic director was Koos Flinterman.
- The theme was the influence of narrative and metaphor in contemporary creation.
- About 200 works were displayed across all genres and media.
- Critic Paul Ardenne wrote a negative review in artpress.
- Artists featured: Cristina Lucas, Ted Noten, Germaine Kruip, Els Vanden Meersch, Koen Danmechelen, Inez van Lamsweerde, Vinoodh Matadin, Bram Bogart, Studio Job, Aldo Bakker.
Entities
Artists
- Cristina Lucas
- Ted Noten
- Germaine Kruip
- Els Vanden Meersch
- Koen Danmechelen
- Inez van Lamsweerde
- Vinoodh Matadin
- Bram Bogart
- Aldo Bakker
- Studio Job
- Pierre Restany
- Paul Ardenne
Institutions
- Z33
- Fashion Museum (Hasselt)
- Cultuurcentrum (Hasselt)
- artpress
Locations
- Hasselt
- Belgium
Sources
- artpress —