Precy Numbi

Robot sapiens Kimbalambala

This exhibition and travelling performance offer an insight into the engaged artistic universe of an eco-futurist creator.

Precy Numbi is a visual artist, sculptor and performer who uses his art to raise public awareness of contemporary environmental and social issues. A graduate of the Kinshasa Academy of Fine Arts, Numbi is politically committed to human rights through militant performances in public spaces.

His works and performances explore themes of resistance, human resilience and environmental degradation. He uses recycled materials such as used plastic bottles, car bodies and electronic waste to create poetic films, analogue characters, living sculptures and contemporary masks. By interacting with the audience, he invites everyone to think about their own responsibility for preserving the planet and come up with creative solutions for a better future.

Fabwest

Urban water recovery installation

Rhizome

Plantswap

Join the Brussels plantswap community!

‘What is a plantswap?’

This cosy occasion brings together houseplant and garden lovers to share their plants and cuttings to expand their collection of green friends. The perfect opportunity to meet fellow enthusiasts, make new contacts and learn tips & tricks. You simply bring what you have at home and offer it to others.

By exchanging plants and cuttings for free, you counterbalance the capitalist production system: many houseplants are produced in ecologically dubious conditions and sold at high prices, to be consumed as decorative items that are discarded when their health deteriorates.

Help encourage the circular economy and increase your knowledge of plants at the same time!

Graffiti fresco

Noio Games (Thomas van den Berg)

Cloud Gardens

Explore the interaction between nature and urban planning in this creative video game. Plant seeds to rejuvenate and transform overgrown, decaying urban environments into thriving spaces. Create unique dioramas with the healing power of nature and let your imagination run wild as you turn urban landscapes into green paradises.

Cloud Gardens is a garden simulator, dystopian landscape builder and puzzle game that offers frustration-free fun. Share your creations with fellow gardeners, download videos of other dioramas, and immerse yourself in the generative soundscapes of Amos Roddy, the composer of Kingdom.

The relaxing nature of Cloud Gardens encourages creativity. The video game has a huge catalog of objects and plants for you to choose from.

Watch the trailer of the game via the following link: https://youtu.be/pZ6x-Ueoz_Y?si=wC4ggGXQjWLeg5b7

Mâalem Driss Filali & Koyo de Bxl

Discover Gnawa music

The music, singing, and dancing of the Gwanas are part of Moroccan folk culture. Originally, their musical performances were religiously inspired. However, the meeting between Gwana and Jazz musicians in the early ’70s made the music known outside the community as well.

Driss Filali is a ‘mâalem’ or Gwana master, and one of the key artists from the Moroccan diaspora in Brussels. He is a member of MetX groups such as Marockin’ Brass and Banda Quetzal, and is the co artistic coordinator of the Gwana training program Karkaba.

As the son of mâalem Selam, Driss Filali grew up in Morocco in a cummunity where Gwana culture is omnipresent. At a young age, he learned to play music with his father and his cousin, mâalem Hamid. Together, they perform during various lila’s, traditional spiritual healing rituals, in Morocco and at festivals in France and Belgium. Enjoy their captivating music rhythms and whirlwind choreographies at CurieuCity.

Odd Paper

Create your own personalised, sustainable notebook

Creating a personalized notebook from various types of collected paper.

OddPaper? That’s a Brussels-based company that crafts sustainable, personalizable notebooks from old paper sourced from local printers and companies. The notebooks are made entirely from 100% reclaimed paper. The company collects, sorts, and creatively repurposes Belgium’s own paper waste to create unique, personalized notebooks. In this workshop, you can learn how to handle and repurpose waste paper yourself.

Join this distinctive and practical workshop during CurieuCity. Create a personalized notebook from different types of collected and reclaimed paper and immerse yourself in the circular economy and the reuse of materials. At the same time, discover the fascinating story behind OddPaper, founded by Nastasia Anzad, and learn about various binding techniques. Whether you have a passion for writing, drawing or simply want to contribute to a more sustainable world: this workshop is for you!

To register for this activity, click here.

Carré & Co asbl

Upcycling Fitness Granito

This activity is only available in NL-FR

Sport, art, and science all in one workshop! Create your own Granito wall tiles in this fun upcycling workshop suitable for all ages. Upcycling is a form of recycling where the processed product has the same or even better quality: like a new bag made from old denim or new furniture from old oil drums.

In this ‘sporty’ workshop, learn about the production chain and circular economy, and discover how to reuse bricks to create beautiful wall tiles.

Break your own used red bricks and shape them into lovely Granito wall tiles in this short workshop by Carré&Co vzw. Will you soon tile your bathroom with self-made tiles?

Carré & Co asbl raises awareness, creates and develops art and craft forms applied to urban design, the plastic arts, architecture and scenography.

Carré & Co develops inclusive and creative projects for the appropriation of public space with residents and neighbourhood associations in Brussels.

Their projects encourage practices based on re-use, personal well-being and encounters between diverse people.

To register for this activity, click here.

Play Corner

This activity is only available in NL-FR

In the CurieuCity play corner, game and innovation come together in a series of fascinating board and building games. Discover “Amai!”, where players race to create a clever AI solution first. With simple rules and an appeal to creativity , this game is suitable for anyone interested in technology, without needing to be an expert.

For nature lovers, there are games such as ”Le Rallye des Vers de Terre” and “Le Jeu du Potager”, where players explore the wonders of urban agriculture. “Carcassonne” invites you to build medieval landscapes, while “Salad 2 Points” combines strategy with a healthy dose of fun. For crafters, there’s ”Villa Paletti”, where building a stable structure under pressure is key.

“Babel” and “Takla” offer a cooperative challenge where collaboration and balance are essential. This diverse collection of games offers something for everyone, from deep strategic games to light and quick ones. Come to CurieuCity’s play area and be surprised by the world of board and building games!

IMDO VUB

Taste the science of sourdough bread

This activity is only available in NL-FR

Discover the rich flavors of authentic sourdough bread during Fermented Food Pilot Plant’s exclusive tasting! Learn about the craft and science behind the age-old fermentation process, presented in a series of engaging demonstrations that bring each stage of fermentation to life.

Dive deep into the world of wild yeasts and natural baking processes and learn how they give a unique taste and texture to sourdough bread. Enjoy the subtle nuances of freshly baked bread while expert bakers provide detailed explanations of the various preparation steps.

Experience the opportunity to taste and try out this culinary art form for yourself. Each participant will receive a handy card with instructions and tips for baking perfect sourdough bread to take home.