Jef Geys (1934–2018) probably was one of the most radical artists of his generation. For sure he was one of the first to explore the relationships between art and life in depth, and to investigate transdisciplinary strategies to do so. Trained in advertising at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp in the 1950s, Geys successfully integrated communication and publication tools in his artistic practice. As a teacher, he considered avant-garde art a liberating and emancipating force.
At the occasion of the exhibition You don’t see what you think you see at WIELS in Brussels (2024), the Antwerp Academy and research group ArchiVolt pay tribute to Geys by reflecting on his practice and his legacy. Contributors: Nico Dockx, Iris Paschalidis, Frederik Swennen, Johan Pas, Guillaume Bijl, Sofie Dederen, Nicholas Tammens, Andrea di Serego Alighieri, Gloria Hasnay, and Moritz Nebenführ. Organized by the research group ArchiVolt in consultation with WIELS.
More info: www.ap-arts.be/en/event/surrounding-jef-geys
