Drawing from seemingly endlessly proliferating word sequences—which arise from a single word through a simple rule and through association—Veva Leye creates montages that present the same words in completely different ways. Uncannily coagulating, these word images expand and contract in an accordion-like movement. A similar rhythm characterizes Jelle Martens’ (photo)graphic registrations that combine fragments, reproductions and trivial observations into layered prints and drawings. Every print layer, every drawing operates as a temporary frame bringing together images that only temporarily solidify, overlap, and fall apart again. Image and language tumble along, stumble upon. Letters form words form images reading looking.

Whilst working on his final major project, Livre d’image, Godard decided that the ideal place and way to watch this film was in his own studio. It is now possible to visit his workplace, albeit relocated to Milan at the Fondazione Prada. Even after his death, the film itself continues to tour and be screened as an installation. To evoke the atmosphere of the studio, the screening space is scented with cigars from his favourite brand.

In the Zwarte Zaal, Fabrice Aragno presents Sentiments, Signes, Passions, a dynamic projection of Jean-Luc Godard’s final film Le livre d’image (2018). Out of deep respect for his mentor, Aragno travels the world, each time presenting a different version of the installation. This time, he captures Godard’s personal workspace: Et la nuit le jour. This can be seen in the cellarium of the Kunstenbibliotheek.