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Hangar
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About the Vibe
Hangar isn't just a gallery—it's Brussels' dedicated home for photography lovers. Tucked away in La Cambre, this space doubles as a specialized photo bookshop and publishing house, championing both established masters like Stephan Vanfleteren and emerging voices. You'll find yourself lingering over limited editions and exhibition catalogs long after viewing the shows, which rotate regularly with thoughtful, often intimate group and solo exhibitions.
Known For
- •specialized photography bookshop
- •publishing house for photo books
- •exhibitions by Belgian photographers
- •Stephan Vanfleteren portraits
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Reviews (1)
Brussels' photography sanctuary
Hangar is a quiet sanctuary for photography lovers in Brussels. Unlike the flashy galleries in the city center, this place in La Cambre focuses purely on the medium—both as art and as a collectible. The exhibitions are consistently strong, often featuring work by Belgian photographers alongside international names. I recently saw the Stephan Vanfleteren portraits exhibition, and the portraits were nothing short of stunning, capturing subjects with such depth and humanity.
What really sets Hangar apart is the bookshop and publishing arm. You can spend an hour just flipping through their curated selection of photo books, many of which are hard to find elsewhere. They've published over a dozen catalogs themselves, supporting artists directly. It's not a place to rush through; come with time to browse, read, and really engage with the work. It's become my go-to recommendation for anyone who wants to understand contemporary photography beyond the mainstream.
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Hangar est un havre de paix pour les amateurs de photographie à Bruxelles. Contrairement aux galeries flashy du centre-ville, cet espace à La Cambre se consacre exclusivement au médium, tant comme art que comme objet de collection. Les expositions sont toujours de qualité, mettant souvent en avant des photographes belges aux côtés de noms internationaux. J'ai récemment vu l'exposition de portraits de Stephan Vanfleteren, et les portraits étaient tout simplement époustouflants, capturant les sujets avec une telle profondeur et humanité.
Ce qui distingue vraiment Hangar, c'est sa librairie spécialisée et son activité d'édition. On peut passer une heure à feuilleter leur sélection de livres de photo, nombreux étant difficiles à trouver ailleurs. Ils ont publié plus d'une douzaine de catalogues eux-mêmes, soutenant directement les artistes. Ce n'est pas un endroit où l'on se dépêche ; venez avec le temps de feuilleter, lire et vraiment engager avec les œuvres. C'est devenu ma recommandation préférée pour quiconque veut comprendre la photographie contemporaine au-delà du mainstream.