Lichtekooi

Food, cooking, and eating hold an undeniable place within the context of contemporary art. The relationship between art and food creates space for various interpretations, connotations, and associations in both directions. Raw materials, substances, and ideas are transformed through intuition and experimentation into a new "substance," which is subsequently presented to an audience for “consumption.”

The exhibition reflects on this connection, offering a behind-the-scenes perspective — in the kitchen — on the production process and the journey from concept to presentation and consumption. It also explores themes such as ecological impact and waste, culture and identity, necessity and scarcity.

With Jack Davey, Alexis Deconinck, Koba De Meutter, Chris Hoeben, Elke Lente, Albert Mayr, Hannah Mevis, Magali Reus, Mostafa Saifi Rahmouni, and Nina-Joy Thielemans

Curated by Nadia Bijl, Pepa De Maesschalck and Kasper De Vos
With a scenography by Kasper De Vos.

Lichtekooi is a non-profit art space, located in the former garage of a terrace house. The space was founded in 2021 by Nadia Bijl and Pepa De Maesschalck. Lichtekooi aims to develop a varied programme of solo and thematic exhibitions, performances and shows, lectures and artist talks, all based on an open dialogue. The term lichtekooi is an old Dutch word for a girl of easy virtue. Lichtekooi aims to be a good “hostess” for its audience and a “girl of easy virtue” for artists.