Name: Argos
Address: Rue du Chantier 13, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Telephone: 02 229 00 03
Rating: 4.2

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An exhibition exploring the theme of ancestrality, focusing on how past legacies influence our futures and interconnected stories. The exhibition features works by Western and Indigenous artists, examining ancestral memory in its various forms. It opens on 7 February 2026 and runs until 28 June 2026, with free guided tours every last Sunday of the month. The programme also includes monthly microcinema evenings titled 20/20 Vision and curated films on argos TV related to the theme.

Argos Centre for Audiovisual Arts

Becoming Ancestors

An announcement about tracing ancestrality through the 'Becoming Ancestors' exhibition.

Becoming Ancestors and beyond: tracing ancestrality at argos

A free monthly film from the argos collection, showcased on your screen during the first half of 2026. This screening is part of the 'Becoming Ancestors' exhibition. The film documents the artist's stay in Cameroon, exploring how participation in funeral rites blurs the Western distinctions between life and death. It depicts celebrations where the dead remain present, creating a space where ancestry is a living continuum. The film follows a solitary outsider observing extravagant funerals and death celebrations, revealing local beliefs that the dead are not truly gone, a perspective resilient against colonization, Christianity, and globalization. As the outsider bonds with local guides, he becomes increasingly haunted by memories of his ancestors.

argos TV85: Matthew Lancit, La Saison des funérailles (2011)

A free guided tour of the 'Becoming Ancestors' exhibition at Argos Centre for Audiovisual Arts, scheduled for March 29, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00. The tour is conducted in French and is included with the purchase of an entry ticket. Participants are advised to gather at the reception about 5 minutes before the start. The event aims to help visitors better understand the artworks displayed in the exhibition.

Free Guided Tour (French)

A monthly gathering where filmmakers and artists can present their work-in-progress for constructive feedback. The session is open to documentary and experimental filmmakers of all experience levels, focusing on fostering a supportive environment for sharing and discussion. Presenters are encouraged to bring questions to guide feedback. The event takes place every first Wednesday of the month from 18:00 to 20:00 at Argos Centre for Audiovisual Arts in Toronto. Participants should contact Maryam via email to participate or present.

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Discussion

The event features the screening of 'Le Cadeau' (2018), a 48-minute digital film by artist Myriam Van Imschoot. The film pays tribute to the 'youyou' or 'zagharit,' a traditional shrill cry used by women in North Africa, the Middle East, and Sub-Saharan Africa to express joy and intense emotions. It explores the personal relations women have with this sound through four portraits, culminating in a collective performance by the Brussels YOUYOU group, who broadcast their voices over Brussels from rooftops. The event highlights themes of cultural expression, tradition, and transmission.

argos TV86: Myriam Van Imschoot, Le Cadeau (2018)

Film screening of 'El Fin de las Primeras Veces' by Rafael Ruiz Espejo. The film is 7'6" and from Mexico. Original language is Spanish with French and English subtitles.

El Fin de las Primeras Veces

A screening titled '20/20 Vision: The Bird, the Train and the Ritual'.

20/20 Vision: The Bird, the Train and the Ritual

This screening features three experimental short films by Iranian artists Naser Taghvai, Khosrow Sinai, and Manouchehr Tayyab, produced in the late 1960s Iran. The films explore themes of modernization, society, and music, offering a visual and auditory glimpse into Iran before the 1979 Revolution. The programme aims to serve as a remembrance and act of resistance amidst ongoing conflicts and upheavals. The event includes a screening of the films 'The Rhythm' (1964), 'Ars Poetica' (1967), and 'Arbaeen' (1970), with a focus on avant-garde editing, visual style, and the use of music to connect past and present.

A free, collaborative workshop during Heritage Day 2026, organized by Argos and MOOSS, inviting visitors of all ages to create a giant wall drawing, invent hybrid creatures and future ancestors, and experiment with light, textiles, and projection. Participants can contribute to a collective mythical landscape, transform themselves with fabrics and recycled materials, play with light and shadow, and capture images of their fictional ancestors. The event runs from 14:00 to 17:00, with the exhibition open from 11:00 to 18:00, and includes a free guided tour at 15:00. Materials and equipment are provided, and attendees can stay as long as they like.

Heritage Day: Become an ancestor! A playful family workshop

A family workshop celebrating heritage and ancestry.

A free guided tour of the exhibition 'Becoming Ancestors' at Argos Centre for Audiovisual Arts, scheduled for April 26, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00. The tour offers an in-depth understanding of the artworks and is conducted in Dutch. Participants are advised to gather at the reception about 5 minutes before the start.

Free Guided Tour (Dutch)

A free guided tour of the 'Becoming Ancestors' exhibition at Argos Centre for Audiovisual Arts in Toronto. The tour is scheduled for April 26, 2026, from 15:00 to 16:00, conducted in Dutch. Participants are advised to gather at the reception about 5 minutes before the start. The tour offers a deeper understanding of the artworks and is included with the purchase of an entry ticket.

A monthly session where filmmakers and artists, primarily documentary and experimental filmmakers, share their work-in-progress for constructive feedback. The event is open to both aspiring and experienced artists not enrolled in a school, aiming to foster an open and welcoming space for discussion. Presentations can vary from screenings to describing ideas, accompanied by questions to engage the group. The sessions occur every first Wednesday of the month from 18:00 to 20:00 at Argos Centre for Audiovisual Arts in Toronto. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks and communicate in English. To participate or present, contact Maryam via email.

peer-to-peer (P2P)

The event features the screening of 'The Porters' by Sarah Vanagt, part of the argos TV87 series. It is scheduled to start on May 7, 2026, at 12:00. The screening is part of a series of audiovisual presentations at the Argos Centre for Audiovisual Arts in Toronto, showcasing contemporary media art. The event includes a screening session and is hosted by Argos Arts.

argos TV87: Sarah Vanagt, The Porters (2022)

A free film from the argos collection, screened on your screen every month during the first half of 2026. This screening is part of the 'Becoming Ancestors' exhibition. The film 'The Porters' (2022) by Sarah Vanagt, a 31-minute piece in French and Dutch with English subtitles, explores themes of colonial history and contemporary reflections in Brussels, featuring footage and dialogues that intertwine past and present.

In this lecture performance, Colombian artist Laura Huertas Millán explores the layered history of the coca plant, contrasting its traditional significance for Indigenous communities in the Andes with its association with cocaine and global drug policies. The performance combines live cinema, documentary, and science fiction elements, portraying coca as a traveling character that moves from the Andes into worldwide systems of knowledge, control, and desire. The event prompts reflection on who produces knowledge and the geopolitical implications surrounding the coca leaf, especially amid ongoing debates at the United Nations.

Coca Orbits - Laura Huertas Millán

In this lecture performance, Colombian artist Laura Huertas Millán explores the layered history and significance of the coca plant, contrasting its traditional healing and social roles in Indigenous Andean communities with its reduction to cocaine in Western imagination. The performance combines live cinema, documentary, and science fiction to examine coca's journey from the Andes into global systems of knowledge, control, and desire. It also addresses current debates on the legal status of coca and questions who produces knowledge about it.

Argos is a media space in Brussels that offers video art exhibitions and multimedia experiences. Visitors appreciate the high-quality displays, affordable entrance fee, and the option to relax with drinks. Some mention that the space is small but engaging, making it a worthwhile visit for art enthusiasts.

Brussels’ LGBTQ+ community thrives in Saint-Jacques, an area known for its bars, cafés, and creative culture. Belgian Pride and the city’s European diversity make it an inclusive crossroads for queer life and activism.

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April 2026

Heritage Day: Become an ancestor! A playful family workshop

Heritage Day: Become an ancestor! A playful family workshop

Free Guided Tour (Dutch)

Free Guided Tour (Dutch)

May 2026

peer-to-peer (P2P)

argos TV87: Sarah Vanagt, The Porters (2022)

argos TV87: Sarah Vanagt, The Porters (2022)

Coca Orbits - Laura Huertas Millán

Coca Orbits - Laura Huertas Millán

Past events (last 90 days)

February 2026

Becoming Ancestors

Becoming Ancestors and beyond: tracing ancestrality at argos

March 2026

argos TV85: Matthew Lancit, La Saison des funérailles (2011)

Free Guided Tour (French)

April 2026

Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Discussion

argos TV86: Myriam Van Imschoot, Le Cadeau (2018)

El Fin de las Primeras Veces

20/20 Vision: The Bird, the Train and the Ritual

20/20 Vision: The Bird, the Train and the Ritual

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