Gallery FIFTY ONE

Gallery FIFTY ONE presents a new group exhibition as part of their gallery's 25th-anniversary celebration, centered around the theme of the sea. This exhibition serves as a continuation of the show they curated on water back in 2011. Over the past 13 years, much has transpired, leading to a profound shift in our perception of water's significance in our lives. We've finally but still too slowly come to realize that the Earth's water resources are finite, amplifying the importance of conserving this precious element.

The sea embodies both breathtaking beauty and unforgiving brutality. While a wave can evoke sheer joy for a surfer, it can also wreak havoc, leading to devastating consequences for countless individuals and entire communities. The tragic tsunamis that struck South Asia serve as poignant reminders of the sea's formidable power. The Mediterranean, once associated with dreams and vacations, has in recent years become a symbol of a coffin ad a trash bin.

In this exhibition, their goal is to delve into the enchanting beauty, dreams, and poetry evoked by the sea. While they've invited various artists from the gallery to participate, they've also extended invitations to other artists they admire, including David Shirley, David Horvitz, Philip Aguirre, Dirk Braeckman, and Francois Halard. Join them as they embark on this artistic journey, navigating the depths of the sea's mysteries and confronting the stark realities of its might.

GALLERY FIFTY ONE is specialized in fine art, vintage, classic, fashion, African and contemporary photography. From June 2000, the gallery is the only major art gallery in Belgium devoted exclusively to fine art photography. The gallery deals with young emerging photographers and established photographers of the 20th and 21st century. Since 2009, the gallery also started a New York office to meet the growing demands of American clients and since 2011, the gallery started a dialogue between photography and works on paper. Regularly, these exhibitions are conducted to emphasize the artistic gaze of photography.