Nationale 8 Gallery

10/11/2025

THE LAST ROUND - OPENING 11/11/2025

The last round marks the true final stop for Nationale 8.
After 8 years, we feel that the two circles have come full circle, and that our story can find its resting place here.

Eight unforgettable years filled with discoveries, new friendships and artistic adventures — memories forever engraved in our hearts:

-the very first exhibition by acclaimed photographer Frederik Buyckx in Dilbeek,
-our first art fair in Paris – Le Marais (Carreau du Temple, where we immediately found ourselves delivering works to the most extraordinary apartments),
-the first pop-up in Rivoli Brussels with Dominique Van Gilbergen and Jean-Baptiste Besançon,
-the inspiring journeys to Copenhagen (Thorbjorn Bechmann) and Bordeaux (Jean-Baptiste Besançon) in search of the right artists,
-the perfect duo exhibition by Miho Ichise (Japan) & David Abbott (UK),
-the high-class adventures at Luxembourg Art Week & Approche,
-and the many artworks that found their way from San Francisco to Tokyo and Australia.
But above all: the many warm encounters in our gallery and fair booths that have shaped this story.

It remains something truly unique — a chapter we will cherish forever.

With warmth and love, we look back on everyone — our artists, collectors and loyal visitors — who believed in us and shared these moments at every opening.
Thank you for your trust, your support, and your presence throughout the years.

During this final month, we raise our glass one last time — “The Last Round” —
with a group show, exceptional Christmas art deals,
and the heartfelt wish to welcome you one more time to our gallery.

With love,
Roger & Silvie Erzeel

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EXHIBITION: 11/11 - 13/12/2025
OPENING 🥂TOMORROW 11/11/2025 (2-7 PM)
Artists: .otoole .ceuppens

06/11/2025

THE LAST ROUND

The last round marks the true final stop for Nationale 8.
After 8 years, we feel that the two circles have come full circle, and that our story can find its resting place here.

Eight unforgettable years filled with discoveries, new friendships and artistic adventures — memories forever engraved in our hearts:

-the very first exhibition by acclaimed photographer Frederik Buyckx in Dilbeek,
-our first art fair in Paris – Le Marais (Carreau du Temple, where we immediately found ourselves delivering works to the most extraordinary apartments),
-the first pop-up in Rivoli Brussels with Dominique Van Gilbergen and Jean-Baptiste Besançon,
-the inspiring journeys to Copenhagen (Thorbjorn Bechmann) and Bordeaux (Jean-Baptiste Besançon) in search of the right artists,
-the perfect duo exhibition by Miho Ichise (Japan) & David Abbott (UK),
-the high-class adventures at Luxembourg Art Week & Approche,
-and the many artworks that found their way from San Francisco to Tokyo and Australia.
But above all: the many warm encounters in our gallery and fair booths that have shaped this story.

It remains something truly unique — a chapter we will cherish forever.

With warmth and love, we look back on everyone — our artists, collectors and loyal visitors — who believed in us and shared these moments at every opening.
Thank you for your trust, your support, and your presence throughout the years.

During this final month, we raise our glass one last time — “The Last Round” —
with a group show, exceptional Christmas art deals,
and the heartfelt wish to welcome you one more time to our gallery.

With love,
Roger & Silvie Erzeel
Nationale 8 Gallery

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EXHIBITION: 11/11 - 13/12/2025 (ATTENTION only open on Friday PM & Saturday PM this last month)
OPENING: NEXT Tuesday 11/11/2025 (2-7 PM)
Rivoli Open Sunday: 7/12/2025 (2-6 PM)

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09/10/2025

NEXT WEEKEND = RIVOLI OPEN SUNDAY 12/10/2025 (2-6PM)

Jan Maes ‘Poème pour le fleuve’ runs till 25/10/2025

Work: Poème pour le fleuve - portret nr. 42 - sous le soleil exactement - Oil on canvas - 30 x 24 cm
Artist:

01/10/2025

27/09/2025

Jan Maes – ‘Poème pour le fleuve’

Water – the series “Poème pour le fleuve” is an ode to its deeper meaning. A stream of thoughts that swirls, bubbles, and eventually comes to rest in tranquil images. A metaphor for life itself – elusive and ever-changing. Both transparent and unfathomable.

Through images that reflect our search for the unknown, it becomes a journey of discovery that never truly ends. The French titles further express this longing to understand, paired with the realization that one can never fully grasp it all. It is a way of seeing – with the openness and wonder of a child.

“C’est mon devoir de garder mon rêve”
(“It is my duty to preserve my dream.”)

Jan Maes (1964) is self-taught. As the founder of a respected publishing house and with a deep passion for books and art, he spent years quietly developing his own visual language.
In 2024, he presented his work publicly for the first time.

EXHIBITION: 07/09 - 25/10/2025
Rivoli Open Sunday: 12/10/2025 (2-6 PM)

Artist:
Work : Poème pour le fleuve - portrait n° 43 – la mémoire | yeux bleus - oil on canvas - 80 x 60 cm

24/09/2025

Today a dear friend of braeckman 👌
came to visit his first exhibition
🙏 a lot to be so kind

The exhibition runs till 25/10/2025

24/09/2025

Jan Maes – ‘Poème pour le fleuve’

Water – the series “Poème pour le fleuve” is an ode to its deeper meaning. A stream of thoughts that swirls, bubbles, and eventually comes to rest in tranquil images. A metaphor for life itself – elusive and ever-changing. Both transparent and unfathomable.

Through images that reflect our search for the unknown, it becomes a journey of discovery that never truly ends. The French titles further express this longing to understand, paired with the realization that one can never fully grasp it all. It is a way of seeing – with the openness and wonder of a child.

“C’est mon devoir de garder mon rêve”
(“It is my duty to preserve my dream.”)

Jan Maes (1964) is self-taught. As the founder of a respected publishing house and with a deep passion for books and art, he spent years quietly developing his own visual language.
In 2024, he presented his work publicly for the first time.

EXHIBITION: 07/09 - 25/10/2025
Rivoli Open Sunday: 12/10/2025 (2-6 PM)

Artist:

20/09/2025

Jan Maes – ‘Poème pour le fleuve’

Water – the series “Poème pour le fleuve” is an ode to its deeper meaning. A stream of thoughts that swirls, bubbles, and eventually comes to rest in tranquil images. A metaphor for life itself – elusive and ever-changing. Both transparent and unfathomable.

Through images that reflect our search for the unknown, it becomes a journey of discovery that never truly ends. The French titles further express this longing to understand, paired with the realization that one can never fully grasp it all. It is a way of seeing – with the openness and wonder of a child.

“C’est mon devoir de garder mon rêve”
(“It is my duty to preserve my dream.”)

Jan Maes (1964) is self-taught. As the founder of a respected publishing house and with a deep passion for books and art, he spent years quietly developing his own visual language.
In 2024, he presented his work publicly for the first time.

EXHIBITION: 07/09 - 25/10/2025
Rivoli Open Sunday: 12/10/2025 (2-6 PM)

Artist:
Work: Poème pour le fleuve – portrait n° 30 – mémoire en rose/pink memory - Oil on canvas - 50 x 40 cm

03/09/2025

NEW OPENING NEXT SUNDAY: JAN MAES
‘Poème pour le fleuve’

Water – the series “Poème pour le fleuve” is an ode to its deeper meaning. A stream of thoughts that swirls, bubbles, and eventually comes to rest in tranquil images. A metaphor for life itself – elusive and ever-changing. Both transparent and unfathomable.
Through images that reflect our search for the unknown, it becomes a journey of discovery that never truly ends. The French titles further express this longing to understand, paired with the realization that one can never fully grasp it all. It is a way of seeing – with the openness and wonder of a child.

“C’est mon devoir de garder mon rêve”
(“It is my duty to preserve my dream.”)

Jan Maes (1964) is self-taught. As the founder of a respected publishing house and with a deep passion for books and art, he spent years quietly developing his own visual language. In 2024, he presented his work publicly for the first time.
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EXHIBITION: 07/09 - 25/10/2025
OPENING SUNDAY 07/09/2025 (2-7 PM)
Rivoli Open Sunday: 12/10/2025 (2-6 PM)
 8 GALLERY

Artist;
Work: Poème pour le fleuve - portrait n° 31 - ces petits riens (la pensée du penseur) - Oil on canvas- 50 x 40 cm

23/08/2025

NEW ARTIST - NEW OPENING SOON (7/09 PM)

JAN MAES
Poème pour le fleuve
07/09 – 25/10/2025

Water, de reeks ‘Poème pour le fleuve’ is een ode aan haar diepere betekenis. Een stroom van gedachten die kolkt en bruist en tot rust komt in verstilde beelden. Als een metafoor voor het leven, ongrijpbaar en voortdurend veranderend. Zowel transparant als ondoorgrondelijk. In beelden die ons zoeken naar het onbekende weerspiegelen, een ontdekkingsreis die nooit eindigt. Ook de Franse titels geven vorm aan dit verlangen om te begrijpen en te weten dat je nooit alles zult kunnen vatten. Het is kijken met de onbevangenheid en verwondering van een kind.

‘C’est mon devoir de garder mon rêve’

Jan Maes (1964) is autodidact. Als stichter van een gereputeerde uitgeverij en met een grote passie voor boeken en kunst werkte hij jarenlang in stilte aan zijn eigen beeldtaal. In 2024 kwam hij voor het eerst met zijn werk naar buiten.

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L’eau, la série « Poème pour le fleuve », est une ode à sa signification profonde. Un flot de pensées qui tourbillonne, bouillonne, puis se calme dans des images silencieuses. Une métaphore de la vie, insaisissable et en perpétuel changement. À la fois transparente et insondable.

À travers des images qui reflètent notre quête de l’inconnu, c’est un voyage de découverte sans fin. Les titres en français traduisent également ce désir de comprendre, tout en sachant qu’il est impossible de tout saisir. C’est regarder avec l’innocence et l’émerveillement d’un enfant.

« C’est mon devoir de garder mon rêve ».

Jan Maes (1964) est un autodidacte. Fondateur d’une maison d’édition réputée et animé d’une grande passion pour les livres et l’art, il a travaillé pendant des années dans le silence à l’élaboration de son propre langage visuel. En 2024, il a présenté son travail au public pour la première fois.

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