DeNode Foundation presents:

KASHI RUPÉ - unfolded

a solo exhibition by

Nicolas Van Parys

opening on May 15, 2026, at 6:00 PM

Venue: DeNode Foundation @Nodenaysteen, Predikherenlei 4, Ghent

DeNode Foundation proudly presents Kashi Rupé - unfolded, a new exhibition by Belgian artist Nicolas Van Parys. The work originates in the spiritual heat of Varanasi, a city that breathes at the intersection of life and death, during a residency in November 2025.

In this series, Van Parys' artistic practice underwent a fundamental shift. Although collage remains the starting point for deconstructing reality, recognizable fragments now merge into lyrical, painted forms. The result is a universe where color and structure guide the way to a deeply personal perception of reality.

The exhibition also highlights the human connection that emerged during the residency. In close collaboration with Sofie Bos and local students from the Faculty of Visual Arts at Banaras Hindu University, the artist explored the ritual foundations of their respective visual cultures.

Kashi Rupé-unfolded is more than an exhibition; it is a dialogue between cultures and a celebration of the transformative nature of art.

Open for visits from May 15 to July 26, 2026

Thu, Fri, Sat from 2 PM to 6 PM / Sun from 11 AM to 5 PM

or by appointment via info@denode.be