Nine New Paintings is the second exhibition in our “Nine New…” series. For this iteration, BURO_ASAP, an artist-run space, invites nine painters from different generations and backgrounds to present new or previously un-exhibited works. The exhibition captures the immediacy of each artist’s current practice, offering an unfiltered view into their working methodologies.

By reaching directly into the artist’s toolbox, the exhibition functions as a series of self-curated presentations. Rather than imposing a unifying theme, each participant is guided by their own systems, concerns, and present moment of production. The selection of artists is shaped by BURO_ASAP’s position as an artist-run space and studio, where proximity to practice and peer-exchange inform curatorial decisions. This context allows generational and experiential differences to coexist without being flattened into a single narrative.

Together, the nine paintings form a slate of newness without an ambition toward trendiness. While the exhibition does not seek to interrogate painting as a medium, it positions itself through its exclusive focus on painting, asking what the medium can do when presented outside institutional or commercial frameworks.

BURO_ASAP supports contemporary art and culture, both in Belgium and internationally. We provide a platform where artists can show their work to a diverse audience, encourage artistic interaction and explore different art forms. Through exhibitions, publications and collaborations, we aim to make art more accessible and promote dialogue about contemporary art practices, focusing on both local and international art scenes.

Our self-funded approach allows us to function outside of institutional or commercial pressures, aiming to produce exhibitions and editions founded in a respect for the artist as persons instead of brands, humanizing their practice within a greater context. Our team is composed of Vanessa Van Obberghen, Jesse Siegel and Rokhaya Diokhane, with contributors Jan Tomza-Osiecki and Jaehun Park.