BNP Paribas Fortis Extends Partnerships with Belgian Contemporary Art Museums

BNP Paribas Fortis once again demonstrates its determination to be the bank for a changing world with a decision to take forward its existing partnership with the three most prominent Belgian contemporary art museums: the Dhondt-Dhaenens Museum in Deurle; Wiels – the Centre for Contemporary Art in Brussels; and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MACs) at Hornu.

This cooperation initiative will continue to provide Belgium’s contemporary art scene with the support it deserves, in line with the bold multicultural vision pursued by the BNP Paribas Group. 

In 2011 this partnership between BNP Paribas Fortis and the three leading Belgian contemporary art museums resulted in three highly acclaimed exhibitions, showing work by Alina Szapocznikow (Dhondt-Dhaenens), Tobias Rehberger (Wiels) and Michel François (MACs). 

BNP Paribas Fortis has decided to take forward during 2012 this innovative cooperation initiative designed to provide contemporary artists with the support and backing which their work merits. The exhibitions that will benefit from this ongoing support are:

WIELS, Centre for Contemporary Art – Exhibition by  Belgian conceptual artist Joëlle Tuerlinckx:  'WOR(LD)K IN PROGRESS?'          
from 22 September 2012 to 6 January 2013

Dhondt-Dhaenens Museum – Exhibition of the work of Belgian ceramic sculptor Johan Creten
from 21 October 2012 to 13 January 2013     

Museum of Contemporary Art (MAC’s) – S.F. [Art, Science & Fiction]
from 18 November 2012 to 17 February 2013   

BNP Paribas Fortis: Art is part of our DNA.  BNP Paribas Fortis is actively engaged in the cultural and artistic life of the country. Fostering art and art events is an integral and essential part of our civic and social commitment. As part of this initiative, we are also encouraging both our customers and our own staff to broaden their acquaintance with contemporary art. Combination tickets with a 50% reduction on the entry price are on offer at our branches. 

For over 25 years, the BNP Paribas Group has been widely involved with modern art and young contemporary artists and performers worldwide. The Group has brought exceptional musical works to the notice of the public, provided support to jazz festivals in Senegal, created a web portal for contemporary dance in France, and supported competitions for young writers, painters, photographers and musicians, among many other initiatives.

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