Narratives for today and tomorrow
From 9 to 13 December 2026, Ohme and the Université libre de Bruxelles present IN THE (K)NOW, five days of encounters between art and science.
Exhibitions, talks, performances, shows, workshops and guided tours bring together artists, researchers, thinkers and citizens to explore the major challenges of our time through a diversity of perspectives and practices.
At a time when ecological crises, technological upheavals, and social and political transformations are reshaping the ways we inhabit the world, how can we make sense of our present? What narratives, forms of knowledge and modes of collaboration can we draw upon to understand the changes underway and envision alternative futures?
At the intersection of art, science and society, IN THE (K)NOW seeks to broaden perspectives and explore different ways of engaging with these questions. The festival makes room for both critical reflection and sensory experience, while examining the practices and methods that enable artists, scientists and civil society to work together. An invitation to discover artworks, share knowledge, exchange ideas and experiment with new forms of cooperation.
Rooted in the artistic and scientific landscape of the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, IN THE (K)NOW also embraces a European dimension. This international outlook is reflected in the participation of Solar Futures, a project supported by the Creative Europe programme, and the presentation of the outcomes of the European project S+T+ARTS Aqua Motion, coordinated by KIKK Asbl and co-funded by the S+T+ARTS initiative of DG CNECT.
These two initiatives illustrate the diversity of approaches and collaborations developed across Europe at the intersection of art, science and technology.
IN THE (K)NOW brings together four partner cultural venues in Brussels – Kanal, Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles, iMAL and LaVallée – around a shared programme, fostering collaboration among cultural organisations in the city’s canal area. The festival welcomes everyone: curious minds, enthusiasts, professionals, students and anyone simply eager to discover new perspectives. On 10 and 11 December, dedicated programmes are also available for schools, associations and groups.
IN THE (K)NOW is organised by Ohme and the Université libre de Bruxelles, in partnership with KANAL, Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles, iMAL, LaVallée and KIKK asbl, with the participation of ATLAS, CORPS+ and Laboratoires Artistiques du Vivant.
With the support of Innoviris – Brussels-Capital Region, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Commission communautaire française, the National Lottery and its players, the European Union’s Creative Europe programme, and the European Union under the S+T+ARTS – Science, Technology and Arts initiative of DG CNECT.
Ohme is a research and curatorial platform investigating contemporary societal issues through transdisciplinary initiatives at the intersection of art and science.
By fostering encounters between artists, scientists and audiences, Ohme aims to break down disciplinary boundaries, connect different forms of knowledge and open up new perspectives on the world. Its activities span exhibitions, events, artistic residencies, technological research and development, and interdisciplinary educational programmes, in collaboration with Belgian and international partners.
The Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) fulfils a threefold mission of education, research and service to society. Recognised for its interdisciplinary approach, the university places societal engagement at the heart of its priorities.
Since 2024, its Culture, Science and Society hub has been developing cultural and science communication initiatives that foster dialogue between the university and society. ULB is also a co-founder of ATLAS (Alliance pour la Transmission et les Liens entre Arts et Sciences), alongside La Cambre, INSAS and the Royal Conservatory of Brussels.
