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A few souvenirs of Bloomsday in Oostende 2024, which began with the launch of Philippe Braem's new gallery in Oostende @philippebraem and an exhibition 'James & James' by Phillipe Tonnard, included a windswept picnic on the beach, and concluded in KAAP @kunstencentrumkaap with fantastic talks by Kurt Van Eeghem @kurtvaneeghem Koen Peeters @koenrmpeeters and Dirk Bierens @beirensdirk Not to mention the splendid banner that Philippe Tonnard made, and which we carried with us wherever we went. More pictures to follow and thank you to everyone who attended. We are grateful for the support of the Irish Embassy in Brussels, the City of Oostende @oostendedestadaanzee KAAP, Exil vzw and Oostende Leest. #bloomsdayinoostende2024 #bloomsdayinostend2024 #bloomsdayinoostende #bloomsdayinostend #bloomsday #jamesjoyce #ulysses #leopoldbloom #bloomsday2024 #oostende #ostend

Read all about it! Clare Taylor’s article on Bloomsday in Oostende has just been published in The Brussels Times. @brusselstimes Link: https://www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/1093684/bloom-and-grow-ostends-tribute-to-james-joyce #bloomsdayinoostende #bloomsdayinostend #bloomsdayinoostende2024 #leopoldbloom #boomsday #jamesjoyce #ulysses #oostende #ostend

We're thrilled to welcome esteemed Joyce scholar Geert Lernout back to the stage for Bloomsday in Oostende 2024 on Sunday 16 June. Anyone who joined us last year will remember his wonderful talk entitled 'James Joyce and the Sea'. Thanks to photographer Jef Van Eynde @vaneyndejef we have this wonderful souvenir. We can't wait to hear his contribution to this year's proceedings. Not only is he Professor Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Antwerp, the former president of the International James Joyce Foundation and founder of the James Joyce Centre in Antwerp, but he is also an honorary Portier van de Oceaan. NB. the event in KAAP is now fully booked. Bloomsday in Oostende is supported by the Irish Embassy in Belgium, Stad Oostende @oostendedestadaanzee KAAP @kunstencentrumkaap Exil vzw and Oostende Leest. #bloomsdayinoostende #bloomsdayinostend #bloomsdayinoostende2024 #leopoldbloom #jamesjoyce #bloomsday #bloomsday2024 #geertlernout

We’re delighted to welcome Kurt Van Eeghem to Oostende, who’ll be helping us celebrate Bloomsday on Sunday 16 June. What was it like in Oostende during the interwar years, when James Joyce and his family spent their holiday at the Belgian coast? What music did they hear? Was there lots to see and do? Kurt has all the answers! ‘Bloomsday in Oostende’ is supported by the Irish Embassy in Belgium, the City of Ostende @oostendedestadaanzee, Oostende Leest, KAAP @kunstencentrumkaap and Exil vzw. EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED. #kurtvaneeghem #oostendeindebelleepoque #bloomsdayinoostende #bloomsday #leopoldbloom #ulysses #interbellum #bloomsdayinostend #bloomsdayinostende #bloomsdayinoostende2024

Flashback to last weekend: the 'Portiers van de Oceaan' were busy getting Philippe Braem's @philippebraem gallery ready for Bloomsday in Oostede 2024, which kicks off with the opening of a new Joyce inspired exhibition by Philippe Tonnard @philippetonnard on Sunday 16 June. The event in KAAP is now fully booked. Photo: Jef Van Eynde #bloomsdayinoostende #bloomsday #bloomsdayinostend #bloomsdayinoostende2024 #bloomsdayinostend2024 #jamesjoyce #ulysses #philippetonnard

For Bloomsday in Oostende 2024 the renowned city guide Dirk Beirens @beirensdirk will shine a spotlight on what the city looked like in 1926, when James Joyce, Nora, Giorgio and Lucia spent their summer holiday on the Belgian coast. How much of the old city can you recognise today? He’ll be bringing the era to life in words and images. Here’s a sneak preview! Photo two shows the seafront dining room of Hotel de L’Océan, where the Joyce family stayed. Bloomsday in Oostende is supported by Stad Oostende @oostendedestadaanzee The Irish Embassy in Belgium, KAAP @kunstencentrumkaap Exil vzw and Oostende Leest. #bloomsday #bloomsdayinoostende #bloomsdayinostend #bloomsdayinoostende2024 #leopoldbloom #jamesjoyce #ulysses #kunstcentrumkaap #oostende #ostend #ostende #1926

We have some beautiful surprises in store for this year's Bloomsday in Oostende. Literally. Philippe Braem @philippebraem is launching his new gallery in Oostende with work by Philippe Tonnard @philippetonnard. The theme? James Joyce (who holidayed here in 1926). The artist is also making a unique souvenir for the event. The Bloomsday celebrations commence at 11:00, at the gallery on Torhoutsesteenweg, followed by lunch on the beach and a full programme of talks in KAAP, starting at 14:00. Full details on our website (link in bio). Free admission, but reservation essential (seats are limited). Book via @kunstencentrumkaap to save your spot. See you on Sunday 16 June! Photo: artist Philippe Tonnard with his work on Ensor. Bloomsday in Oostende 2024 is supported by Stad Oostende @oostendedestadaanzee The Embassy of Ireland in Belgium, Oostende Leest, Exil vzw and KAAP @kunstencentrumkaap #bloomsday #bloomsday2024 #bloomsdayinoostende #bloomsdayinostend #bloomsdayinostende #philippetonnard #philippebraem #philippebraemcurator #kunstcentrumkaap #jamesjoyce #ulysses #jamesjoyceinoostende #oostende #ostend

We're already dreaming of Sunday 16 June and the new edition of Bloomsday in Oostende. This year's event takes place at three fantastic locations: Philippe Braem's new gallery in Ostend bu'ro @philippebraem , the beach (where else?) and our favourite culture centre, KAAP @kunstencentrumkaap (with the best sea view in Ostend!). Join us for art by Philippe Tonnard @philippetonnard , lectures by Geert Lernout, Kurt Van Eeghem and Dirk Bierens (talks in Dutch), and an open mic session. Come and read your favourite Joyce texts in the language you love the most. As always, there will be time for drinks and conversation. If you want to celebrate Bloomsday in style, then the (non-obligatory) dress code is 'James and Nora Joyce in Oostende, 1926'. Visit our website for the full programme, dressing up tips, all the info and a direct link to ticketing via KAAP. FREE ADMISSION, but seats are limited and reservation is essential. Looking forward to seeing everyone for some Joycean plaisanterie. With support from Stad Oostende, The Embassy of Ireland in Belgium, KAAP and Oostende Leest. A collaboration between the Portiers van de Oceaan, KAAP and Exil vzw. Photo credit: Bloomsday in Oostende 2023 / Jef Van Eynde #bloomsday #bloomsday2024 #philippetonnard #bloomsdayinoostende #bloomsdayinostend #jamesjoyce #ulysses #leopoldbloom #oostende #ostende #ostend #oostendeleest

Souvenirs of Bloomsday 2023! Thank you to everyone who attended and, above all, to the supporters of the event: The Irish Embassy in Brussels, KAAP @kunstencentrumkaap and Exil vzw. We also extend our gratitude to Professor Geert Lernout, who delivered a fascinating lecture on 'James Joyce and the Sea', Koen Peeters @koenrmpeeters for his reading and delightful song, and the wonderful members of the audience whose inspired readings were an absolute highlight. Last but not least, thank you to Jef Van Eynde for the brilliant photographs @jefvaneynde Till next year! #bloomsdayinoostende #bloomsdayinoostende2023 #bloomsday #leopoldbloom #bloomsday2023 #bloomsdayinostend #bloomsdayinostend2023 #geertlernout #koenpeeters #jefvaneynde #kunstencentrumkaap #jamesjoyce #ulysses #jamesjoyceinoostende #jamesjoyceinostend #joyceandthesea #jamessingsasonginoostende #oostende #ostend #ostende

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