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​THE SPINE

GUIDED TOURS
By The Spine Team in co-production with Viernulvier Gent & nadine Brussels

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18th of July, 1st & 2nd of August 2026

From 10:00 to 18:30

Zarlardingas Farm Geraardsbergen

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Step into THE SPINE, a transdisciplinary artistic research project where visual and live art, land restoration, and pedagogical practice meet. Through this work, we explore how to embody a collective earthly existence, promoting territorial justice.

 

Formed through community bonds, THE SPINE installation begins its cross-continental journey at the rewilding forest of Zarlardingas Farm, creating a space in this unique setting that invites us to connect more deeply with the earth.

 

During the guided tours, THE SPINE TEAM welcomes visitors to walk through the installation and playfully explore sensory vessels that are crafted into the textures beneath the very ground. Here, in the company of water, fire, trees, wool, herbs, animals, rocks, the wind and fellow visitors, you are invited to become regenerative fibers woven into the body of the Earth, slowing down and merging your own memories with memories of the land.

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Join us in experiencing the landscape in new ways and reflect collectively on how we can reclaim the knowledge that allows us to feel the earth as an affective being.

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THE SPINE TEAM

Rachel Zeba, Valeria Garré, Ditte Brys, Manon Karmousi and Isabel Burr Raty

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TOUR DAY VISIT SCHEDULE

​10:30 to 12:30 Introduction to THE SPINE by Isabel Burr Raty

12:30 to 13:30 Lunch time

13:30 to 18:00 Afternoon collective exploration through THE SPINE

For a deeper Tour experience, we ask you to come for the full day's program​​

 

​GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

Pay what you can 5 €, 10€, 15€

 

WHAT TO BRING?

Comfortable clothes that can get dirty, a bathing suit, two towels, trainers, and flip flops. The space is prepared in case of rain, but please bring an umbrella.

 

FOOD

Throughout the tour and visit, vegan snacks, fruits, and nonalcoholic drinks will be offered. For lunch, please bring your own picnic.

 

LANGUAGE

English. However, translation into Dutch and French can be done in the group.​

 

ADDRESS & TRANSPORT

Moutstraat 29, 9500 Geraardsbergen.

>TRAIN STATION GERAARDSBERGEN / GRAMMONT: If you come by train, van transport is provided from and to the train station. Pick up at 10:00 am and drop off at 7 pm

>CAR: If you wish to come by car, there is free parking.

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The Spine is a project in development by Isabel Burr Raty  In collaboration with Judith Wielander, Joachim Ben Yakoub, Pamela Hucke, An Mertens, Philip Malcorps, Rachel Zeba, Elke Van Campenhout, Camila Montero Elgueta With the support of Flanders State of the Arts & Le Fond de la Recherche en Art In co-production with Viernulvier Gent, nadine & Constant Brussels, Out of Sight Antwerp & Topote de Acahual Veracruz With the kind support of Zarlardingas Farm Geraardsbergen, Rapa Nui community Easter Island & Casa delle Agriculture Lecce With the kind companionship of Wiels & KVS Brussels Thanks to the creative advice of Adva Zakai, Einat Tuchman, Kristin Rogghe, Patricia Barakat, Marzia Dalfini

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