An intimate art lunch about art as a way of life.
TheMerode invites you to another edition of its recurring art lunch hosted by African artist and fellow member Kendell Geers. The special guest of this edition: Belgian collector Galila Barzilaï-Hollander.
Instead of keeping her eclectic collection to herself, Galila has opened the art space P.O.C. (Passion. Obsession. Collection), a testament to her unique, generous philosophy that defies all expectations. Mixing outsider art with design classics and museum-quality works by some of the world’s most important artists, her vision breaks every rule in the book.
One rather eccentric part of Galila’s collection will be on view at MAD Brussels from 14th March: “Matching Seats” showcases her extraordinary chair collection, as humorous as it is provocative.
Join us for a conversation with a true art passionate about art as a joyful addiction an approach to life, and of course - why Art Matters!
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Galila Barzilaï Hollander started her collection around 2005 when she visited the Armory Show in New York City and fell in love with contemporary art. Ever since, her drive to discover emerging talents has been unstoppable. Curiosity, eclecticism, non-conformism, humour and intuition are some of the characteristics that define her way of collecting. “I am not an art collector. I am an ‘artoholic’, and this is a serious addiction. Art is the main interest in my everyday life. Besides the joy that it brings, aesthetics is a source of constant stimulation for the mind and spirit. It’s a spring of creativity and a problem-solving approach to life”, she says.
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Kendell Geers is a contemporary artist. His work confronts universal themes of love, resilience, and hope, driven by his belief that the act of making art is what defines humanity itself. In times of social crisis and political extremism, his work challenges audiences to consider how art can build bridges and restore a sense of shared humanity.
Extending this vision, Geers hosts the Art Matters tables at TheMerode. Bringing together performance, philosophical inquiry, and community engagement, Art Matters embodies his conviction that art is not a passive pursuit but an active force for change. At its heart lies the idea that art changes the world, one perception at a time.
