English:The Border (Q179197)

Under the overall header 'The border - contemporary art zone', a new project on contemporary art was launched during the 2009 'fusion' art fair Lineart at Flanders Expo (Ghent). After two editions, The border, has developed into a real independent art fair. It shows promotional art galleries, mostly representing today's young avant-garde. Only contemporary art galleries can acquire a space in 'The border'. The definite selection is subject  to the assessment of a jury, a curator or a selection committee. 'The border', unveils a selection of gallerists who provide a stunning presentation of the young avant-garde. Exhibitors at The border benefit from various activities and extra projects, including an Entrance Marker, a B - New Gallery selection a Gigacase, a Young Ones Award, Belgium Calling booths, a Gallery Award and a gallery gathering award event.

The border is going further down the road of success, and is keeping a finger on the pulse with more new contentpartners every year. In 2011, Francis Feidler (ikob) took over from Joost Declercq (MDD) as chairman of the general selection committee/ Philippe Van Cauteren (S.M.A.K) and Pierrre –Olivoer Rollin (BPS 22) have now handed Johan Swinnen (VUB and Artesis) the keys to the Gigacase.
Flor Bex (honorary-director MUHKA) is extending his 'B-New Gallery selection'–jury.

The border takes place every year early december
Location
Flanders Expo, Ghent (B)

Galleries can apply by sending their application to:
theborder – Kortijksesteenweg 1004 – 9000 Gent