Decoding Contemporary Art | Beyond the Banana on the Wall

27/05/2025 - From 19h30 to 21h30 - Members & Guests
Registration mandatory

You’ve seen them: the artworks that spark endless debate and leave us questioning everything.

A banana duct-taped to a wall selling for an astronomical sum. A stained bed scattered with empty bottles and used condoms displayed in a museum.

• What is the deal with contemporary art?
• Why are some pieces so expensive?
• How do we decide what is considered art and what isn’t?

These are all interesting questions, and the answers reveal a lot about the inner workings of today’s global art market.

Ana Fota, both an art connoisseur and a keen political observer, believes these two worlds are more intertwined than we might think. With her background in journalism, she has honed a sharp analytical eye, always pushing to understand the deeper forces at play.

After immersing yourself in Galila’s P.O.C. Gallery — a bold, exciting private collection — join us for a thought-provoking workshop that will give you the framework to understand the world of contemporary art. 

Together, we’ll unravel the layers of meaning behind these often perplexing pieces and explore the cultural, political, and historical contexts that shape them.

Whether you’ve visited the gallery or not, this session is open to all—no prior knowledge required, just curiosity and a willingness to challenge the way you see art.

Ana Fota is a culture journalist based in Brussels. Her work has been published by The New York Times, Euronews, Politico and others. She writes a newsletter called Nap At The Opera, for art lovers in Brussels. Her work aims to bring the expat community closer to the city’s art world. 

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