From 6th to 31st May 2011 at Les Halles-St-Géry
"How do you do...Brussels?" is an artistic exhibition that includes black and white photos, interview extracts and "mixed media" artworks.
The event aims to illustrate and celebrate the cultural diversity of Brussels. It encourages an exchange of views between Bruxellois and foreigners living in the city as well as promoting the city and all its diversity.
The exhibition is in three languages: English, French, and Dutch.
The protagonists
The participants selected for the exhibition are 48 foreigners living in Brussels all with different profiles and nationalities.
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The Ambassador Filipino
The Architect Greek
The Artist Greek / Armenian
The Beautician Paraguayan
The Beer Maker Iranian
The Bike Messenger Finnish
The Shop Owner Albanian
The Commander Spanish
The Dragon of the dawn Italian / Taiwanese
The EU Official Greek
The Costume Designer Russian
The Couple Monegasque
The Editor British
The Energy Expert Mauritian
The Esparanto Speaker Moroccan
The EU Competitions Candidate Romanian
The Fishmonger French
The Flight Attendant French
The IT Analyst Congolese
The Jewellery Designer Taiwanese
The Lawyer Barbadian
The Mother Korean
The Mystery Girl Australian
The Music Director Cuban
The Musician Taiwanese
The Busker Argentinean
The Nurse Burundi
The Pastor German
The Pharmacist Malagasy
The Philanthropist Japanese
The Philosopher Mexican
The Radio Presenter Canadian
The Reader American
The Lady of the Sacred Brazilian
The Rock Climber Polish
The Sailor Dutch
The Security Manager Canadian
The Sisters Ecuadorian
The Speech Therapist Colombian
The Trainee Romanian
The Student Brazilian
The Surgeon Italian
The Teacher Slovenian
The Translator Lithuanian
The Volunteer Mexican
The Waffle Lover Irish
The Watch Dealer Laotian
The Windsurfer British / American
All protagonists were photographed in key locations throughout the city. The location of the picture is important as it is used to show whom the participant is, reveal a part of the city and have an unexpected characteristic.
The participant quotes are equally important. They are chosen from a questionnaire about Brussels which each participant has replied to. These extracts are an opportunity for the protagonists to express their feelings and vision about the city they live in.
The introduction of the exhibition catalogue is co-edited by Minister Vanraes, responsible for exterior relations and the image of Brussels, and by the Echevin Philippe Close, responsible for tourism and the population in Brussels.
In addition to the exhibition content, photos and interview extracts, we will add a selection of the best addresses recommended by expatriates: restaurants and bars, cultural events... It will be sold for 15 Euros at the Halles Saint-Géry during the exhibition.
