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Karel Vereycken wins Honarable Mention Award in 10th Color Art Competion
On Jan. 23, Franco-Belgian painter engraver and historian Karel Vereycken was informed that, with his watercolor The Return of Poseidon, he « won an Honorable Mention Award in the « 10th COLOR » International Juried Art Competition ».
Karel Vereycken gets « Honorable Mention » from Budapest Golden Duck Gallery
On January 21, Franco-Belgian painter engraver and historian Karel Vereycken was informed by Marta Faczan, the Gallery Assistant of the Golden Duck Gallery & Art space in Budapest, Hongary, that he was granted an « Honorable Mention Award » :
« We are absolutely delighted to share some wonderful news with you — congratulations on winning the Terrain & Towers Award with your work Flemish fisherman! Your work truly stood out among so many talented artists, and it is such a joy for us to see your creativity and vision recognized in this way. »
Karel Vereycken granted Finalist Award in ARTAVITA Artist of the Year Contest
On Jan. 7, 2026, ARTAVITA granted the Franco-Belgian painter engraver Karel Vereycken a Finalist Certificate « for artwork submitted and distinguised in the 76th Artavita Online Art Contest competing for the Artavita Artist of the Year 2025 Contest.«
Designed by artists for artists, ARTAVITA, based in Santa Barbara, CA, is a free online gallery and considered an innovative platform.
Karel’s Artist Profile & Portfolio on ARTAVITA’s website allows the artist to display online some of his works (click HERE).
Karel Vereycken on show at Art Shopping 2026 at Paris Carrousel du Louvre
From Apr. 10 till Apr. 12, 2026, the work of the Franco-Belgian painter engraver Karel Vereycken will be on show at Art Shopping 2026, a not-to-miss event on the French and international contemporary art scene.
Karel’s artwork will be presented digitally at the booth of the Circle Foundation for the Arts (CFA).
The Salon Art Shopping takes place twice a year at the prestigeous Carrousel du Louvre, 99, rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001, and offers everyone a selection of artworks to admire and purchase.
More than a hundred artists and several galleries present their work in a friendly atmosphere. The ‘Photo Shopping’ space also features the work of 30 photographers. Live performances, talks and round-table discussions will be held throughout the weekend, as well as an auction.
Karel Vereycken wins « Honable Mention Award » in Portrait Art Contest
On Jan. 9, 2026, Karel Vereycken won a « Honorable Mention Award » in the « 12th Portrait » 2026 International Juried Art Competition of International Art Gallery Taravarna.
The Brothers John Foster and Allen Dulles, A Century of Cold War
The Brothers, John Foster Dulles, Allan Dulles and Their Secret World War
By Stephen Kinzer, Times Books (New York, 2013)
“Anyone who has ever wondered why the United States has come to be so hated around the world should read this book.”
Karel Vereycken artwork on show at 3D exhibit
Karel Vereycken‘s color engraving « Farmers of Sudan » is on show, from Dec. 22, 2025 till Jan. 22, 2026, at a 3D exhibition « Global Horizons, a celebration of Artistic Expression », curated by Artio Gallery. All works are also visible in the Kunstmatrix online catalogue.
Visitors ! To enter the 3D virtual visit and navigate, click here !
Karel Vereycken accepted exhibitor at Colors Art Exhibition
On Jan. 4th, 2026, Franco-Belgian painter, engraver and historian Karel Vereycken was informed by Artist Space Gallery that, with his engraving Farmers of Sudan, he was accepted to exhibit his work in the 5th online Colors Art Exhibition.
AUDIO: Bruegel’s Fall of Empire (Icarus)
TO LISTEN TO THIS AUDIO, CLICK HERE TO OPEN WEBPAGE
Further information on Bruegel:
- Portement de croix: redécouvrir Bruegel grâce au livre de Michael Gibson (FR en ligne) + EN pdf (Fidelio).
- ENTRETIEN Michael Gibson: Pour Bruegel, le monde est vaste (FR en ligne) + EN pdf (Fidelio)
- Pierre Bruegel l’ancien, Pétrarque et le Triomphe de la Mort (FR en ligne) + EN online.
- A propos du film « Bruegel, le moulin et la croix » (FR en ligne).
- L’ange Bruegel et la chute du cardinal Granvelle (FR en ligne).
- AUDIO: Bruegel’s « Dulle Griet » (Mad Meg): we see her madness, but do we see ours? (EN)
- AUDIO: Bruegel’s Theodicy: The Fall of the Rebel Angels. (EN)
- AUDIO: Bruegel’s Fall of Empire (Icarus) (EN)
- AUDIO: What Bruegel’s snow landscape teaches us about human fragility (EN)
AUDIO: What Bruegel’s snow landscape teaches us about human fragility
OPEN WEBPAGE TO LISTEN TO AUDIO: CLICK HERE
Further information on Bruegel:
- Portement de croix: redécouvrir Bruegel grâce au livre de Michael Gibson (FR en ligne) + EN pdf (Fidelio).
- ENTRETIEN Michael Gibson: Pour Bruegel, le monde est vaste (FR en ligne) + EN pdf (Fidelio)
- Pierre Bruegel l’ancien, Pétrarque et le Triomphe de la Mort (FR en ligne) + EN online.
- A propos du film « Bruegel, le moulin et la croix » (FR en ligne).
- L’ange Bruegel et la chute du cardinal Granvelle (FR en ligne).
- AUDIO: Bruegel’s « Dulle Griet » (Mad Meg): we see her madness, but do we see ours? (EN)
- AUDIO: Bruegel’s Theodicy: The Fall of the Rebel Angels. (EN)
- AUDIO: Bruegel’s Fall of Empire (Icarus) (EN)
- AUDIO: What Bruegel’s snow landscape teaches us about human fragility (EN)
AUDIO: Goya’s Simpleton not simple
For a complete and detailed study of Goya’s life and work, see my article online in EN, FR and ES.
AUDIO: Goya’s portrait of Bayeu
For a complete and detailed study of Goya’s life and work, see my article online in EN, FR and ES.
AUDIO – Bruegel’s Theodicy: The Fall of the Rebel Angels
Further information on Bruegel:
- Portement de croix: redécouvrir Bruegel grâce au livre de Michael Gibson (FR en ligne) + EN pdf (Fidelio).
- ENTRETIEN Michael Gibson: Pour Bruegel, le monde est vaste (FR en ligne) + EN pdf (Fidelio)
- Pierre Bruegel l’ancien, Pétrarque et le Triomphe de la Mort (FR en ligne) + EN online.
- A propos du film « Bruegel, le moulin et la croix » (FR en ligne).
- L’ange Bruegel et la chute du cardinal Granvelle (FR en ligne).
- AUDIO: Bruegel’s « Dulle Griet » (Mad Meg): we see her madness, but do we see ours? (EN)
- AUDIO: Bruegel’s Theodicy: The Fall of the Rebel Angels. (EN)
- AUDIO: Bruegel’s Fall of Empire (Icarus) (EN)
- AUDIO: What Bruegel’s snow landscape teaches us about human fragility (EN)
Karel Vereycken awarded Finalist prize by Camelback Gallery
On Dec. 30, 2025, Franco-Belgian painter-engraver Karel Vereycken was honored with a « Finalist Award » by Camelback Gallery, Scottsdale, Arizona for the yearly contest « My Best Work of 2025 Art Awards ».
12 Countries were represented in this exhibition including USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Germany, Poland, Japan, Romania, Mexico, France, Ukraine, Ireland.
Kassandra Kaye, the juror for this event « selected artwork based on theme, quality of work, composition, value, color, technique, depth and overall impact of the art. »
Karel Vereycken wins Paris « Mona Lisa Prize » for his art work
At the Dec. 18, 2025 opening reception (vernissage) of a collective exhibition at the Paris Galerie Mona Lisa, 32, rue de Varenne (Paris VII), Karel Vereycken was honored with the Mona Lisa Prize for painting. His work will be on show at the Galerie between Jan. 16 and Jan. 28, 2026 from Tuesday till Saturday between 2:30 and 6 pm.
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Contemporary Art Curator Magazine interviews Karel Vereycken on what went wrong with Modern Art
On December 1, the United Arab Emirates based Contemporary Art Curator Magazine published a long, in depth interview with Karel Vereycken, his creative methods and his view on what went wrong with Modern and Contemporary Art.
Contemporary Art Curator Magazine is a leading contemporary art magazine, available in both online and print formats, dedicated to promoting and supporting contemporary artists. It has built a reputation for curating exceptional contemporary art from around the globe.
Founded in 2014, the magazine has consistently supported emerging and established artists, highlighting their work and contributions to the art world.
Posted by: Karel Vereycken | on décembre 30, 2025
AUDIO: Bruegel’s Mad Meg: we see her madness, but do we see ours ?
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