The Needs of the Soul at Dorotheum, Brussels
Curated by Kathleen Weyts
Exhibition: 9 June – 13 September 2026
“To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul…”
— Simone Weil
Inspired by the writings of philosopher Simone Weil (1909–1943), The Needs of the Soul brings together artists from different generations and backgrounds to explore the “vital needs of the soul.” The exhibition invites reflection on our place within a changing world. Drawing on Weil’s conviction that philosophy constitutes a form of practice, it encourages attention, responsibility, and engagement with the present.
Artists
Kicsy Abreu Stable, Philip Aguirre y Otegui, Carla Arocha & Stéphane Schraenen, Sven Augustijnen, Anna Bella Geiger, Lili Dujourie, Beau Disundi Nzazi, Jos De Gruyter & Harald Thys, Hamza Halloubi, Jean Katambayi Mukendi, Maryam Najd, Angyvir Padilla, Annaïk Lou Pitteloud, Jonathan Prince, Luc Tuymans, Joëlle Van Autreve, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Sharon Van Overmeiren.