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Karel Fonteyne is a Belgian photographer who was born in Koningshof (Antwerp) in 1950.
The wide age gap between him and his brother and sister meant that his childhood was rather solitary. He spent a lot of quality time in the outdoors which he adored, particularly the woods. His innate sensitivity to his surroundings, to their special vibrations and their immaterial and untouchable dimensions grows further. He is affected by the inexplicable, the incomprehensible, the miraculous.
This personality trait is the background to all his photographic work.
After studying fine arts at the SISA in Antwerp, Karel Fonteyne went on to start a career in art photography. He was soon spotted at an exhibition at the Beaux Arts in Brussels and at the Internationaal Cultureel Centrum in Antwerp.
From 1980 he moved to Italy and was propelled into a 17-year career in fashion photography.
HIS WORK
Karel Fonteyne’s work is impossible to label within traditional classifications. Every image is a veritable scene, a novel, a story. Indeed, Karel Fonteyne uses photography in the same way a writer uses words to describe a new world. This world is a troubled one, halfway between the impossible and the real.Karel Fonteyne starts off with an intuition which he allows to mature and to develop. He often works and refines his ideas with drawings and sketches in order to develop a composition.
Often, it is but at the end of the process that the artist understands the significance of his original intuitive inspiration. He experiences his art as an act of transformation from an unconscious inspiration to a readable work of art.
He explores an inner universe, that of an artist course, but maybe above all that of the spectator. The works “Tales of Silence” inspire reflection and introspection. Indeed, silence and reflection are intricately linked as they are pulled magnetically to each other. And yet the set up, is immersed in a heavy silence, emphasised by his peculiar treatment of time.
Veronique de Limburg Stirum
The wide age gap between him and his brother and sister meant that his childhood was rather solitary. He spent a lot of quality time in the outdoors which he adored, particularly the woods. His innate sensitivity to his surroundings, to their special vibrations and their immaterial and untouchable dimensions grows further. He is affected by the inexplicable, the incomprehensible, the miraculous.
This personality trait is the background to all his photographic work.
After studying fine arts at the SISA in Antwerp, Karel Fonteyne went on to start a career in art photography. He was soon spotted at an exhibition at the Beaux Arts in Brussels and at the Internationaal Cultureel Centrum in Antwerp.
From 1980 he moved to Italy and was propelled into a 17-year career in fashion photography.
HIS WORK
Karel Fonteyne’s work is impossible to label within traditional classifications. Every image is a veritable scene, a novel, a story. Indeed, Karel Fonteyne uses photography in the same way a writer uses words to describe a new world. This world is a troubled one, halfway between the impossible and the real.Karel Fonteyne starts off with an intuition which he allows to mature and to develop. He often works and refines his ideas with drawings and sketches in order to develop a composition.
Often, it is but at the end of the process that the artist understands the significance of his original intuitive inspiration. He experiences his art as an act of transformation from an unconscious inspiration to a readable work of art.
He explores an inner universe, that of an artist course, but maybe above all that of the spectator. The works “Tales of Silence” inspire reflection and introspection. Indeed, silence and reflection are intricately linked as they are pulled magnetically to each other. And yet the set up, is immersed in a heavy silence, emphasised by his peculiar treatment of time.
Veronique de Limburg Stirum
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2020
Publication of 'Spell' 50 Years of Photograpphy
Retrospectif "The Circle' Art center Hangar Brussels
2018
"Platina Prints" Ingrid Deuss Gallery Antwerp
"Faces" Artelli Gallery Antwerp
"Inner" Adornes Bruges
2017
Photobrusselsfestival Hangar "Portraits"
GalleryWilms Venlo
Festival du Condroz dialogue avec Paul Nougé et Karel Fonteyne "Rêver"
La Chataignerai Liège centre d'art contemporain Liege
2016
Gallery 44 Bruges
2015
A galerie Brussels
Galerie Didier Claes Brussels
De Buck Gallery Ghent
2014
Tales of Silence Gallery Ingrid Deuss
2013
Gallery Ingrid Deuss Knokke
Gallery De Buck Ghent
Young gallery - Boxes in a Box
2012
Miami Basel Art Fair BelCham ( USA )
Galerij Debuck Ghent
Maison Européenne de la photographie - Contrejour ( F )
Festival D'Arles - éditions Contrejour ( F )
2011
Lineart Gallery Ingrid Deuss Ghent
Gallery Ingrid Deuss Antwerp
2010
Art Brussels Gallery Moba
2009
Noorderlichtfestival fotografie Groningen ( N)
Gallery Sand Groningen
2008
Art library University Ghent
Momac Biennale Internationale de la Photographie Liège
Art Track Gallery Ghent Pistoleros
2007
Lineart 26 Moba Gallery Ghent Pistoleros
Moba Galerie Brussels ( Pistoleros
Publication PISTOLEROS Editeur Michel Husson
Young galerie Brussels
2006
The Unbearable Truth-machine Art Track gallery Ghent
A private vieuw Gert Voorjans Antwerp
2005
Gallery Art Track Ghent
2004
Needles to pin
2002
Pulsions Gallery Maurice Keitelman Brussels
1996
Shapes and Things Gallery Maurice Keitelman Brussels
1994
Opens Art Questhouse Menorca ( S )
1992
Book Prayers for The Deaf, unpublished
-Black borders
-Abracadabra
-Astral Journey
-Aeiou
1991
Prinz Gallery Tokio ( J )
Famous Photogallery London ( GB )
Nominé Festival de la mode Barcelone ( S )
Paradise Lost
1990
Edition BLack Earth Imschoot Ghent (
-Blue Hotel
-Il me semblait
-Asterion
Publication Sea Stars editeur De Cocker ( B )
French Vogue
1998
Lullaby and other series
1988
Warning
Hungarian Horses
1982 - 1992
Works as a fashion photographer ( B-I-N-FR-GB-US-J-GR-G-SP )
Amica - Bazaar -Linea Italiana - Elle -Marie Claire -Joyce -Vingt Ans - City Magazine
Max - French Vogue- Vanity Fair - Interview- New YorkTimes- Jardin des Modes
Vogue international - Manner Vogue - Elegance - Avenue Viva- Knack - Brutus
View on colour -World of Interiors - Casa Vogue,...
Campains and catalogues: Michel Klein - Bloomingsdales - Basile - Nikos
Hermes - Cotler - Lee - Dirk Bikkemberghs - Walter - Martin Margiela
Dries Van Noten - Chris Mestdagh -Bolsens - Olivier Strelli - Xandres
Caroline Biss - Hij mode - Shicheido - Santens - Rue blanche -Bellerose
1981
Achat de létat Belge curator Karel Geirlandt
Il Diafragma Milano ( I )
Gallery Aspects Brussels
1978
Museo Municipal La Rotonda ( I )
Maison Européene de la photographie
Frans Halsmuzeum ( N )
Museo Espagnol de arte Contemporano ( S )
Museo Fundation Miro ( S )
Bozar Brussels
Fotoforum Kasse ( G )
Vilnius ( USSR )
1977
Canon Photo Gallery Amsterdam ( N )
Portfolios Zoom ( F-I-G )
Publication Entre Chien et Loup ( F )
Collection Bert Hartkamp ( N )
Bernard Blondeel Gallery
Spectrum Gallery
1976
Portfolios Zoom
Estro Armonico Antwerp
Canon Gallery Tokyo Hiroshima- Nagoya -Kande Jimbocho ( J )
Gallery Contrejour Claude Nori ( F )
Collection Bibliothèque Nationale Paris ( F )
Collection Sterkxshof
Portfolios Zoom (F)- Chucan Chincho(J) Creative Camera ( GB )
Photographie Fantastique editions Contrejour ( F )
Festivald'Arles ( F )
Galerie Rotonda ( I )
Galleria Il Diafragma ( I )Musée Frans Hals ( N )
4 Photographes Belges Bozar
1975
British Journal of Photography ( GB )
Canon Gallery Amsterdam ( N )
Gallery Contrejour ( F )
Vecu Gallery Antwerp
Paule Pia Gallery Antwerp
Portfolio Zoom ( F-I-A )
Portfolio Progresso Fotografico ( I )
Spectrum Gallery Barcelona ( S )
Château d’Harzé Liège
1974
ICC-FCC Palais Royal Anvers ( B ) one man show
Portfolio Zoom ( F )
Portfolio Avenue
1973
Nouvelle Photographie Belge - Bozar Brussels
1 premier Salon Jeunes Photographes Belges Bozar
Publication of 'Spell' 50 Years of Photograpphy
Retrospectif "The Circle' Art center Hangar Brussels
2018
"Platina Prints" Ingrid Deuss Gallery Antwerp
"Faces" Artelli Gallery Antwerp
"Inner" Adornes Bruges
2017
Photobrusselsfestival Hangar "Portraits"
GalleryWilms Venlo
Festival du Condroz dialogue avec Paul Nougé et Karel Fonteyne "Rêver"
La Chataignerai Liège centre d'art contemporain Liege
2016
Gallery 44 Bruges
2015
A galerie Brussels
Galerie Didier Claes Brussels
De Buck Gallery Ghent
2014
Tales of Silence Gallery Ingrid Deuss
2013
Gallery Ingrid Deuss Knokke
Gallery De Buck Ghent
Young gallery - Boxes in a Box
2012
Miami Basel Art Fair BelCham ( USA )
Galerij Debuck Ghent
Maison Européenne de la photographie - Contrejour ( F )
Festival D'Arles - éditions Contrejour ( F )
2011
Lineart Gallery Ingrid Deuss Ghent
Gallery Ingrid Deuss Antwerp
2010
Art Brussels Gallery Moba
2009
Noorderlichtfestival fotografie Groningen ( N)
Gallery Sand Groningen
2008
Art library University Ghent
Momac Biennale Internationale de la Photographie Liège
Art Track Gallery Ghent Pistoleros
2007
Lineart 26 Moba Gallery Ghent Pistoleros
Moba Galerie Brussels ( Pistoleros
Publication PISTOLEROS Editeur Michel Husson
Young galerie Brussels
2006
The Unbearable Truth-machine Art Track gallery Ghent
A private vieuw Gert Voorjans Antwerp
2005
Gallery Art Track Ghent
2004
Needles to pin
2002
Pulsions Gallery Maurice Keitelman Brussels
1996
Shapes and Things Gallery Maurice Keitelman Brussels
1994
Opens Art Questhouse Menorca ( S )
1992
Book Prayers for The Deaf, unpublished
-Black borders
-Abracadabra
-Astral Journey
-Aeiou
1991
Prinz Gallery Tokio ( J )
Famous Photogallery London ( GB )
Nominé Festival de la mode Barcelone ( S )
Paradise Lost
1990
Edition BLack Earth Imschoot Ghent (
-Blue Hotel
-Il me semblait
-Asterion
Publication Sea Stars editeur De Cocker ( B )
French Vogue
1998
Lullaby and other series
1988
Warning
Hungarian Horses
1982 - 1992
Works as a fashion photographer ( B-I-N-FR-GB-US-J-GR-G-SP )
Amica - Bazaar -Linea Italiana - Elle -Marie Claire -Joyce -Vingt Ans - City Magazine
Max - French Vogue- Vanity Fair - Interview- New YorkTimes- Jardin des Modes
Vogue international - Manner Vogue - Elegance - Avenue Viva- Knack - Brutus
View on colour -World of Interiors - Casa Vogue,...
Campains and catalogues: Michel Klein - Bloomingsdales - Basile - Nikos
Hermes - Cotler - Lee - Dirk Bikkemberghs - Walter - Martin Margiela
Dries Van Noten - Chris Mestdagh -Bolsens - Olivier Strelli - Xandres
Caroline Biss - Hij mode - Shicheido - Santens - Rue blanche -Bellerose
1981
Achat de létat Belge curator Karel Geirlandt
Il Diafragma Milano ( I )
Gallery Aspects Brussels
1978
Museo Municipal La Rotonda ( I )
Maison Européene de la photographie
Frans Halsmuzeum ( N )
Museo Espagnol de arte Contemporano ( S )
Museo Fundation Miro ( S )
Bozar Brussels
Fotoforum Kasse ( G )
Vilnius ( USSR )
1977
Canon Photo Gallery Amsterdam ( N )
Portfolios Zoom ( F-I-G )
Publication Entre Chien et Loup ( F )
Collection Bert Hartkamp ( N )
Bernard Blondeel Gallery
Spectrum Gallery
1976
Portfolios Zoom
Estro Armonico Antwerp
Canon Gallery Tokyo Hiroshima- Nagoya -Kande Jimbocho ( J )
Gallery Contrejour Claude Nori ( F )
Collection Bibliothèque Nationale Paris ( F )
Collection Sterkxshof
Portfolios Zoom (F)- Chucan Chincho(J) Creative Camera ( GB )
Photographie Fantastique editions Contrejour ( F )
Festivald'Arles ( F )
Galerie Rotonda ( I )
Galleria Il Diafragma ( I )Musée Frans Hals ( N )
4 Photographes Belges Bozar
1975
British Journal of Photography ( GB )
Canon Gallery Amsterdam ( N )
Gallery Contrejour ( F )
Vecu Gallery Antwerp
Paule Pia Gallery Antwerp
Portfolio Zoom ( F-I-A )
Portfolio Progresso Fotografico ( I )
Spectrum Gallery Barcelona ( S )
Château d’Harzé Liège
1974
ICC-FCC Palais Royal Anvers ( B ) one man show
Portfolio Zoom ( F )
Portfolio Avenue
1973
Nouvelle Photographie Belge - Bozar Brussels
1 premier Salon Jeunes Photographes Belges Bozar
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