Summer Escape
Frederik Vercruysse, Solo Show
Panoramic, 15 Years of Art Photography
Opening: Friday 8 August 2025, 17:00–21:00
Koningin Fabiolalaan 20, Knokke Le Zoute, Belgium
In the presence of the artist photographer
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About the Artist
Frederik Vercruysse
Frederik Vercruysse is a celebrated Belgian photographer renowned for his minimalist, atmospheric visual style. Based in Antwerp, he has gained international recognition for his distinctive approach to still lifes, architecture, interiors and landscapes. His serene, meticulously composed images are noted for their clarity, balance and poetic restraint. Vercruysse broadly defines his work as still life photography, whether he is capturing spaces, objects or natural environments. Regardless of the subject, his aim remains consistent: to reveal things in their purest, most essential form. Since 2017, Spazio Nobile Gallery has exhibited and represented his fine art photography. His personal projects often explore themes of silence, time, materiality and transformation. Created during a residency at Villa Lena in Tuscany, Tempo Polveroso captures the otherworldly stillness of the region’s marble quarries. Windows, exhibited at Spazio Nobile in 2021, examined the relationship between architecture, reflection, and human presence through layered compositions and digital interventions. Other notable works, such as the Atlantic Series and his 2017 collaboration with Belgian ceramicist Piet Stockmans within the gallery’s duo exhibition, Blauw, Ceci n’est pas une couleur, further revealed his enduring interest in texture, mood, and spatial abstraction. Read more
About Spazio Nobile Gallery
Lise Coirier & Gian Giuseppe Simeone
Spazio Nobile is a contemporary art and design gallery in Brussels, Belgium, known for its bold exhibitions and commitment to promoting innovative, boundary-pushing work. The gallery presents a range of emerging and established artists and designers from around the world, providing a platform for experimental practices and new creative directions in both fine art and collectable design. When art historians Lise Coirier and Gian Giuseppe Simeone founded Spazio Nobile in 2016, they combined their passions for design and art history to establish a fruitful dialogue with applied art, design and photography. Without boundaries between disciplines, they have created a collection of unique art and design pieces, limited editions and installations, with a particular sensitivity to nature and minerality. The gallery also publishes TLmag_True Living of Art & Design, launched in 2008, an annual international print and online magazine dedicated to curating and capturing the culture of collecting. TLmag has evolved over 15 years with creative influencers, collectors, curators, artists, designers and architects who have shaped the contemporary art and design scene. The magazine and artist monographs are published by Spazio Nobile Editions. Spazio Nobile Studiolo, a permanent showcase in front of the main gallery, has been curated by the gallery since 2020. The co-founders have also extended the gallery experience to their private villa in Tervuren, on the outskirts of Brussels, with Spazio Nobile At Home, and in Sweden, at 25 Columns, built by OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen, overlooking Lake Siljan from the heights of Plintsberg, Dalarna. Read more
About our Main Sponsor
Maxime Verhulst & Karen Theunen
Vlassak–Verhulst has a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship at its core. In 1970, Koen Vlassak and Paul Verhulst, two friends from Schilde, launched a small construction company that would grow to become one of the most respected names in luxury villa building. Today, with over 50 years of experience and more than 1,000 projects delivered, Managing Director Maxime Verhulst carries forward the family legacy alongside a dedicated team. Together, they offer a comprehensive concept, not just construction, tailored to the needs of discerning clients in Belgium and abroad. Vlassak–Verhulst manages every aspect of residential construction in-house. This integrated model ensures a seamless process from the first sketch to the final handover, including interior design and post-completion support. The company takes a human, client-focused approach, offering in-house architects, engineers and stylists, a single point of contact throughout the journey, transparent budgeting and strict timeline control. Clients are guided step by step with an unwavering commitment to comfort, quality and personalisation. Vlassak–Verhulst is frequently cited as a benchmark in the luxury villa sector and is known for its timeless, refined architecture. The firm collaborates with leading names in architecture and interior design, and is especially valued for its mastery of traditional craftsmanship, pure and enduring aesthetic, and ability to turn lifestyle dreams into beautiful, liveable spaces. Read more
About our Main Partner
Allaert Staal is a well-established name in the Belgian steel construction industry, recognized for delivering high-precision and durable steel structures. The company specializes in the design, fabrication, and installation of structural steelwork for industrial, commercial, and architectural applications. The origins of Allaert Staal date back to 1955, when Valentin Allaert shifted from traditional metal joinery in steel, copper, and bronze to pioneering work in aluminum construction. This evolution built upon a legacy initiated by his father, Maurice Allaert, a renowned architect and recipient of the First Prize of Rome, who had previously acquired a tile factory and woodworking business—firmly anchoring the Allaert family in the building sector since the early 20th century. In 1980, Serge Allaert expanded the company’s capabilities, particularly in the aluminum division, setting the stage for further industrial growth. In 2025, Thomas Allaert became CEO of Allaert Staal, representing the seventh generation in the family’s construction tradition. His leadership marks a renewed focus on the company’s core expertise in steel construction, guided by innovation and long-term vision. Allaert Staal operates with a strong commitment to structural reliability, environmental responsibility, and full compliance with modern safety and quality standards. Ongoing investment in advanced technologies and sustainable practices ensures the company’s continued role as a dependable partner for complex steel construction projects.
About our Lighting Partner
Swedish Company Wästberg
Magnus Wästberg
Wästberg is a Swedish lighting company founded in 2008 in Helsingborg by Magnus Wästberg. Rooted in the belief that good lighting nurtures both functionality and well-being, the brand focuses on creating “modern-day fires”—human-centered lighting that evokes comfort, control, and atmosphere. Inspired by lighting theorist Richard Kelly, Wästberg’s approach blends task lighting, ambient glow, and mood-setting accents. Their philosophy is guided by the principle: “One eye sees, the other feels.” Renowned for its Scandinavian design sensibility, Wästberg collaborates with leading international designers such as John Pawson, Ilse Crawford, David Chipperfield, Nendo, Inga Sempé, and Claesson Koivisto Rune. Widely awarded and internationally recognized, Wästberg’s luminaires are found in homes, offices, hotels, and museums around the world—lighting spaces in a way that prioritizes human presence over pure illumination. Read more
