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B-collective is a platform for Belgian creatives.
Bringing their fascinating work to be seen.
The monumental form and aesthetics are given priority over functionality.
Experiments with materials and techniques that lead to objects that surprises and moves.
We are happy sharing these upcoming talents who are proud to be Belgian and from Brussels… 


This edition highlights the power of an act of care…a reaching out…a gentle touch
Never underestimate the power of a small gesture. 



The exhibition aims to be a quiet, tender gesture.
Not a harsh slogan, but a caress of light, a gentle whisper of hope.
It is a call for gentleness in a world that is too often harsh.
A reminder that connection can be more powerful than division.

By bringing together diverse designers, B-collective embarks on a continuous quest for variety that invites dialogue and connection.
We do not confine ourselves to one single design discipline, but instead bring together a variety of atmospheres and challenge them to resonate with and enrich one another. In some editions, textile design has taken the lead, while in other years ceramics dominated. For this exhibition, we are combining a broader range of objects. We are curious to see what this will bring.

Functionality does not always lead the way; at times, it does not play a role at all. What defines the direction of the exhibition are above all the approaches, materials, and atmospheres. For this edition, our intention was to evoke a sense of softness and connectedness.

The focus, therefore, is not on objects addressing an individual, but on the interactions that arise through them: bringing people closer or creating a sense of comfort and belonging. Like a bench inviting you to sit next to someone and start a conversation, or a table gathering people around it for an encounter.

This year, the exhibition joins the ::MAD-parcours::, with most participating designers rooted in Brussels. Perhaps I am slightly biased, but I feel that this already creates a bond in itself — a bond of curiosity and openness towards one another.

For this edition, we searched for objects that embody softness and intimacy — through their concept, their texture, or the message they convey. Gradually, almost organically, the selection grew into a harmonious assembly of diverse creations.

The exhibition presents a selection of works by: Ariane van Dievoet (tabourets, table), Pierre-Yves Morel (room divider), Nina Plantefève-Castryck (Rise),
Harold Fallon (collages), Liesbet Lutin (ceramics), and finally Ana María Gómez in collaboration with Sophie Laenen (installation: Abri).

May this exhibition remind us that beauty, gentleness, and humanity still have the power to make a difference.




B-Collective_2025

From 12 november 2025 till 22 november 2025:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday free entrance from 12pm till 06pm
Wednesday’s by appointment


Vernissage B-Collective_2025:
12 11 2025  >> 12pm - 09pm


::contact:: us for your private invitation



Welcome at:
Rue Rouppe 1 – Rue Philippe De Champagne 21
1000 BXL

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