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Shital Morjaria (she/her)'s avatar

I wish we had the culture of having exclusive photography museums in some cities of India. Enjoyed reading this Pierre!

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Pierre François D.'s avatar

Thank you Shital :-) I believe that this museum is indeed precious. And fully agree that there should be similar institutions everywhere.

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Marcel Borgstijn's avatar

Great post Pierre François, Only know Charleroi from the fabulous book by. Stephan Vanfleteren. Nice you named Rob Hornstra. I've recently seen his exhibition in Fotomuseum Den Haag and will be joining his keynote on 9 March.

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Brandon Jarrett's avatar

I’m heading to Europe with

nothing but flights organized at this point. So its on the list of great options

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Pierre François D.'s avatar

Let me know if you'd like some tips about Belgium and Portugal.

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Brandon Jarrett's avatar

I appreciate that a lot - once we narrow down the possibilities…

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Brandon Jarrett's avatar

I just have to find a way to get there - thanks for the fabulous tour. I have been intrigued by this town since discovering Vanfleteran’s book on same,

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Pierre François D.'s avatar

well they have a lot of hangable images... I like that book a lot, but the town is more contrasted than he shows, i think.

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Aminus3 Photography's avatar

I have been meaning to make the long drive from Brussels to Charleroi to see this museum and you have just inspired me to get going!

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Pierre François D.'s avatar

Great to hear and i hope you'll like it. I'd double check the opening hours, i think they're closing earlier now.

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