Almine Rech Gallery

Almine Rech Gallery is a contemporary art gallery on Rue de l'Abbaye in Ixelles, Brussels, around the corner from Tenbosch Park. Its exhibitions bring established and emerging international artists to the city, with work ranging from abstract painting to conceptual installations. Large-scale presentations, including installations by Ryoji Ikeda, can fill the gallery’s spacious rooms. Check the current opening hours before setting out, and ask the staff about the exhibition on view if you would like more context.

A Brussels gallery with a Paris beginning

Almine Rech opened her first gallery in Paris in 1997. The Brussels branch followed in 2007, extending the gallery’s programme to Ixelles. The Rue de l'Abbaye address is close to Avenue Louise and just around the corner from Tenbosch Park.

The gallery brings emerging and established artists from different countries to Brussels. Its programme has included painters such as Chloe Wise and Huang Yuxing, alongside artists working in other forms.

Exhibitions across painting and installation

Shows at the gallery range from abstract paintings to conceptual installations. Ryoji Ikeda’s large installations have filled the spacious interior, while exhibitions by artists including Otis Kwame Kye Quaicoe provide another reason to check what is currently on view.

The gallery has also been associated with risk-taking in its choice of artists. Its Paris history began with a light installation by James Turrell, who was not widely known at the time. A selection of books is available at the Brussels gallery.