Michael Beutler creates the first edition of Bozar Monumental. This annual summer commission returns the Hall Horta to its original function, as it was conceived by Victor Horta almost a century ago: as a place for sculpture. Bozar invites artists to create new site-specific work that embraces and challenges the scale, materials and history of this monumental space Known for his large-scale and ingenious architectural installations, Michael Beutler (1976, Germany) makes engaging and playful works that trigger our imagination. A natural-born bricoleur, he invents artisanal hand-driven tools that enable him to develop the materials needed for the construction of his structures. Those are usually locally sourced, simple and sustainable materials such as cardboard, paper, timber, or bamboo. The... Read more