My Experience at the Artist Meeting, Knokke 2025
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In August 2025, I had the great joy of taking part in the Artist Meeting in Knokke, at the legendary Grand Casino, after being selected for this international fair. It is known as one of the most elegant art events in Europe. I arrived full of excitement and left with stars in my eyes.
The VIP opening night
It all began on 21 August with a private evening for guests. A chance to meet collectors and art lovers in a refined atmosphere. The conversations were warm, genuine and full of curiosity about my work.
Three intense days of exhibition
From 22 to 24 August, my paintings hung alongside works from all over the world. Many people came, and they really looked: they took their time, paid sincere compliments and offered encouragement that still moves me today.
One of my best memories is meeting Maddy, Christophe and Vire, who adopted Autant en emporte le vent. Christophe literally fell in love with this painting, and I am so happy it now lives in their home in Sint-Laureins, in Belgium, near the Dutch border.
Nymphéas and Barthélémy also touched many visitors, and several of them told me they were thinking of adopting them.
Behind the scenes
Beyond the paintings, Knokke was a human adventure: the talks with visitors, the bonds with other artists, the cosmopolitan spirit of the place. All of this fed my journey and made me want to share my world even more.
Behind the scenes, there was another story: planes, trains, carrying the canvases, and stretching the large formats on site, like Nymphéas, Barthélémy and Golden Hour, with my son Clément. The next day, a few sore muscles and blisters, well worth it when I saw how interested the visitors were.
A lasting memory
Knokke 2025 will remain a milestone in my artistic journey. The beauty of the venue, the warmth of the exchanges, the magic of those moments: I will keep all of it.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who came to see me. Your support means more than you can imagine.
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See you soon for new adventures,
Lenon B
Contemporary painter, Ericeira, Portugal