Contemporary Art at the European External Action Service
Contemporary Art Exhibitions at the EEAS
Since early 2023, the European External Action Service hosts exhibitions of contemporary art at its premises in Brussels.
Art helps to create meaningful connections between people. The language of art does not require translation, it is multifaceted and transboundary.
Art is an invaluable means to facilitate a global exchange of ideas. In cultural diplomacy, art contributes at the level of civil society to the dialogue between countries.
Contemporary artists’ work often reflects and comments on modern-day society. Viewers are challenged to reflect upon the culturally diverse, ever-changing and multifaceted global environment we all live in.
In a similar way, the EEAS is called upon every day to address the complexities of the real world and tackle them to promote peace, security and prosperity in the interests of European citizens everywhere.
The exhibitions of contemporary art that will be ongoing at the headquarters of the European Diplomatic service will serve to underline the values of the European Union Member States in a powerful yet understated way.
Birth of Europe - the historical journey of European values
by Andrea Cochius
A new contemporary art exhibition by Andrea Cochius at EEAS HQ, Brussels, it is a collection of 21 large-format portraits which pay tribute to important figures who have shaped the course of European history.
She spent a year researching and painting her subjects. The portraits of historically significant European thinkers and politicians on dynamic backgrounds inspired by flags of Europe radiate with energy.
I hope my art encourages viewers to engage with the historical journey of Europe
The Birth of Europe exhibition serves as a reminder, that even if at first it seemed like an unrealistic pipe dream, a sustainable, democratic, unified Europe is now more necessary than ever.
- To learn more about the exhibition and the artist follow the link to an interview with the artist Andrea Cochius on the occasion of her exhibition at EEAS HQ entitled Birth of Europe art exhibition - the historical journey of European values
- Follow the link to visit the website of this exhibition called European Visions.
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CopyrightAndrea Cochius
Erasmus von Rotterdam, 16th C
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CopyrightAngeliki Angelidis
Water (2021). Acrylic on canvas, mixed media.
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Fire (2021). Acrylic on canvas, mixed media.
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Air - Sky (2021) Acrylic on canvas, mixed media.
INTERPRETATIONS
by Angeliki Angelidis
The European External Action Service is hosting its premier painting exhibition, welcoming the Greek artist Angeliki Angelidis and her Interpretations exhibition, from 7 - 24 February 2023.
Angeliki Angelidis deciphers Asia and Europe in her own sourced way, bringing in elements of Greek tradition, symbols and colours that depict global heritage. She attempts to express her emotional world and her strong movement from Korean phrases and combinations by discovering similarities and connections of the Greek world to the rest of the world.
Angeliki Angelidis deciphers Asia and Europe in her own sourced way, bringing in elements of Greek tradition, symbols and colours that depict global heritage.
Yiorgos Mylonas, Art Historian
Time depicted sometimes as a clock, other times as an hourglass, the roots and the branches, the proverbs constitute a common language where the West and the East meet. Her works inspire harmony, strength, and optimism at a time when humanity needs them most.
- Follow the link to discover an interview with the artist Angeliki Angelidis on the occasion of her exhibtion at the EEAS.
- To discover more about her art, follow the link to the official Angeliki Angelidis homepage.