Mercy (Politics) derives from Zlatko Kopljar and Luc Tuymans’ two-person exhibition titled Mercy (December 22-February 23, Galerija Vartai, Vilnius, Lithuania). The book revolves around the politics in the artists’ work, as well as their political views. It consists of an extensive interview with each of the artists and a curatorial statement by Ory Dessau, the editor of the book and the curator of the exhibition mentioned above.

Kunstenaars en atleten zoeken steeds hun grenzen en limieten op. Begenadigd met talent en nooit vies van serieus labeur dromen ze elk in hun vak van de absolute top. Maar wat betekenen ontwikkeling, stijl, elegantie, beperking, rivaliteit, snelheid, kracht of behendigheid nu precies in kunst en sport? Applaus, roem of drama voelen in beide domeinen alvast even intens aan. Met vergelijkend beeldmateriaal, interviews, quotes en essays botsen en vervlechten de schijnbaar uiteenlopende werelden v...

In the vast expanse of human understanding, Witold Vandenbroeck (b.1994, Leuven) delves into the profound connection between us and the landscapes we inhabit. His canvases, a mesmerizing fusion of archetypes such as volcanoes, arteries, stones, and pottery, offer a visual exploration of our evolving relationship with the environment. These are not merely paintings but a fluid sequence of impressions, each ebbing into the next. It's in the space between these cascading images that the true ess...