Yves Malfliet's Ceramic Accumulations at Maison d'Érasme Through September 2026
Yves Malfliet, born in 1962, presents ceramic works at Maison d'Érasme in Brussels until September 20, 2026. His practice diverges from technical purity, embracing surrealist association, humor, and instinct. Malfliet sources materials from attics, antique chests, and flea markets, assembling dishware and porcelain trinkets into hybrid sculptures coated with glaze. These intimate, elusive pieces engage in timeless dialogue with the Renaissance philosopher's home furnishings, paintings, and frescoes. The exhibition features formal rebuses that reference religious imagery and art history, evoking Jérôme Bosch, Courbet, and Caspar David Friedrich. Pastel tones cover surfaces, inviting close inspection of accumulated details. The installation resonates with Erasmus's "The Praise of Folly" (1511), creating anachronistic conversations within the historic space.
Key facts
- Yves Malfliet was born in 1962
- Exhibition runs until September 20, 2026
- Location is Maison d'Érasme in Brussels, Belgium
- Works incorporate found porcelain objects and dishware
- Sculptures feature glaze coatings
- References include Jérôme Bosch, Courbet, and Caspar David Friedrich
- Erasmus's "The Praise of Folly" was published in 1511
- Materials sourced from attics and flea markets
Entities
Artists
- Yves Malfliet
- Jérôme Bosch
- Courbet
- Caspar David Friedrich
- Adya van Rees-Dulith
- Paul Jobert
- Michel-Ange
- Auguste Rodin
- Nan Goldin
- Otto
Institutions
- Maison d'Érasme
- Musée national de la marine
- Musée du Louvre
- L'ŒIL
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Manche