Steps away from the Grand Sablon, in the heart of the historical neighbourhood of the Belgian art trade, a neo-Flemish house built in 1888 beckons. Its facade is unmistakable, adorned with a turret and a sculpted balcony. Once a lawyer's office with imposing chimneys, it now houses: Jonathan F. Kugel’s Cabinet de Curiosités Contemporain. Here, time and style playfully interweave through a program of solo and themed exhibitions.

The artists showcased at the Cabinet embody a unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary vision. Their works share space with a curated selection of objects spanning centuries.

“… the qualities I seek in a contemporary piece are no different from those I value in an antique: virtuosity, craftsmanship, historical significance, and a distinct artistic vision. Ultimately, an object should evoke emotions – beauty, intrigue, or a touch of the grotesque – while simultaneously stimulating the intellect through its scientific or technical ingenuity."

A focus on ceramics:

“I specialize in contemporary ceramics, an incredibly rich medium where the artist expresses themselves freely with their unique mark, mastering a technique while leaving room for alchemy during the firing process, where all bets can sometimes be off."

Jonathan F. Kugel