Belgium-based curator, art & design creative, and cultural strategist
with a special interest in art and technology, grounded in a wider, cross-disciplinary approach
Portrait by Yuri Andries
Thomas De Ben (b. 1988) is a Belgian curator, Art & Design creative and cultural strategist based in Antwerp and Ghent, always navigating and collaborating between multiple initiatives and formations.
With a background in visual arts (KASK, Ghent, BE) and a sharp eye for contemporary culture, Thomas navigates the evolving landscape between art, technology, and design. As co-founder of PLUS-ONE Projects and A.P./Studio in Antwerp, he explores new curatorial formats that rethink the conventional gallery model... interdisciplinary, hybrid, and future-facing.
Thomas’ practice is driven by a desire to articulate new frameworks for artistic production and presentation. Rooted in both artistic experimentation and cultural strategy, his approach is content-led and collaborative, always responsive to the urgencies of the time. Rather than reinforcing fixed categories, he seeks out friction zones, spaces where artistic, technological, and cultural languages meet and generate new narratives.
Over the past fifteen years, Thomas has worked with a wide range of artists, brands, institutions, galleries and cultural clients to develop innovative projects across media and disciplines. His strength lies in shaping meaningful trajectories: from concept development and visual strategy to the creation of platforms that support artistic research and experimentation.
Previous & Ongoing positions
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Collective of visual artists working on the intersection of illustrations, hand lettering and graphic design known for their bold aesthetics.
The studio was located at renowned tattoo shop ‘Polak's Finest Beef shop’ by Kristof Trzcinski’s in the city centre of Ghent (Belgium).
The collective partly consisted of the same members who later on formed the original Ship Of Fools core team in 2016.
Lead: Thomas De Ben.
Members: Gert Van Goethem, Lennert Gavel, Thomas De Ben, Kristof Trzcinski and Mathias Lemmens. -
A design and screen print duo with a joined studio, operating in the field of culture, music and art.
Lead: Thomas De Ben.
Members: Brecht Van Stappen and Thomas De Ben. -
Creative design: Teaching students about creativity, graphic design, design processes and be a guiding mentor during their (graduation) projects at Graphic Design and Visual Merchandising students.
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CirQ VZW is a Belgian creative production family containing a large group of people with various backgrounds and specialisations, all connected by the love for daffy performances and absurd humor.
CirQ vzw is known for their original live acts and productions, often inspired by folk culture, at local and international festivals.
As an active collaborator for many years Thomas De Ben conceptualised a series of projects and executed them in collaboration with the other family members.
Lead creatives: Xavier Cloet, David Miroir.
Selection of members: Gunter Lamoot (stand-up comedy), Jan Van Der Veken (visual artist), Gili (mentalist), Vincent D'halluin (advertising strategist), Wim Slabbinck (sexologist), Thomas De Ben (creative), Evelien Van Hamme (actrice), Jonas Geirnaert (creative), Koen De Poorter (creative), Jannes De Brabandere (audiovisual wizard), Sara Vandeursen (Woestijnvis, Kenji Minoque), Stefaan De Winter (de Verdammte Speilerei), and many many other genius creatives.
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Creative production studio crafting all things visual.
Operates at the intersection of concept, strategy, and design. Originally Founded in 2016 by ‘a 3 headed crew’, the studio has since been led by Thomas De Ben in collaboration with a network of creative individuals.
Lead: Thomas De Ben.
In close Collaboration with: Dirty Belgium, Lennert Gavel, Musketon, Cronos Groep, and many other freelance creatives. -
Never Forget Tomorrow is a WEB3 art researching label to help creatives, artists, art galleries, institutions and their collectors understand WEB3 and navigate the digital art world of tomorrow.
In close Collaboration with: Anton Delaruelle, Margot Hermans, Iris Delafortry, Cronos Groep.
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‘Cronos Groep’ is one of the largest IT and marketing service providers in the Benelux (Europe).
Both ‘Ship Of Fools’ and ‘Never Forget Tomorrow’ where part in their first start-up phase of this supporting ecosystem.
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WEB32 is an inspiring and creative network event focused on web3, NFTs and the metaverse. As WEB32 co-organiser Thomas De Ben managed and took care of all art installations and experiences during the event. WEB32 took place at Waagnatie, (Antwerp, BE), De Studio (Antwerp, BE) and later on was part of BAM Marketing congress (Brussels, BE).
Organisation lead: Ann Claes, Gilles Den Haese, Thomas Lambert.
In close collaboration with: Pia De Jager, Thomas De Ben, Samuel Eggermont, Geoffrey Vanherck, Nils De Clerck, Rob Boelens, Nora Weytjens.
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PLUS-ONE Gallery is a Belgian contemporary art gallery working in close collaboration with Gallery Sofie Van de Velde. They share concept ‘The Wunderwall’. All brands together form the art company called Sharing Art.
As a creative project manager at PLUS-ONE Gallery in Antwerp Thomas De Ben manages all digital and web3 affiliated projects, art integrations and brand collaborations.
Gallery directors: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Sofie Van de Velde.
In close collaboration with: Eva vandekerckhove, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens, Bengt Van de Mosselaer, Theresia Wastiau, Astrid Vereycken, Ayrton Eblé, Joost Delsard, Nathalie Lauwereyns.
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Co-Founder: A.P./Studio
Artist Proof Studio (BE) is a team of curators and creatives passionate about art and how it can tell a story in our hybrid lives.
As a creative partner A.P./Studio conceptualise, consult, curate and develop meaningful and innovative artistic projects for public spaces, architectural integrations, events, private organisations and brands. We bridge business and artistic objectives.
Founders: Jason Poirier dit Caulier and Thomas De Ben.
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Studio management: Long term Strategic and Productional support.
Musketon is the alter ego of Belgian artist Bert Dries, known for bold, hyper-detailed digital art that blends pop culture, satire, and social critique.
Artist: Bert Dries
Team: Bert Dries, Kristiaan Cloots, Nikolas Van der Veken, Thomas De Ben, Dennis Blaerinckx.
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Co-founder: PLUS-ONE Projects.
PLUS-ONE Projects is a forward-thinking Art gallery and Project platform based in Antwerp, supporting contemporary artists through exhibitions, collaborations, and strategic partnerships across art and culture.
Founders: Jason Poirier dit Caulier and Thomas De Ben.
In close collaboration with: Manon Bolssens.
Visit: www.plus-one.be
Selected clients & collaborators
Music, Media & Culture
The Chainsmokers, Studio Brussel, Het Belang van Limburg, De Tijd, De Volkskrant, Handelsbeurs Concertzaal, Vooruit Gent, Gent Festival van Vlaanderen, Universal Records, NEWS Records, M Leuven, Stad Gent, KlaraFestival, Festival van Vlaanderen Brussel, Industriemuseum Gent, Design Museum Gent, Caoutchou Records, Wallace Vanborn, Raketkanon, Kiki Hitomi, Stad Kortrijk, Madame Blavatsky, Among others.
Arts & Crafts
Musketon, Alexandre Lowie, Penelope Deltour, Tom Van Puyvelde, Timothy Segers, Plus-One gallery, Tick tack artspace, Pizza Gallery, Dirty Belgium, Yannick Val Gesto, Frederik Heyman, Jan Robert Leegte, Victor Verhelst, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven, Beni Bischof, Vaast Colson, Nicholas William Johnson, Sarah Mayer, Esther JL Noben, Ruohan Wang, Brecht Vandenbroucke, Elise Willems, Matthias De Wolf, Wham office, Walter Wathieu, Arvida Byström, Pieter jan Valgaeren, Frederik De Wilde, Aykan Umut, Mutani, Shayli Harrison, Willem Boel, Sarah Mayer, Jonas Lund, Libby Heaney, Harm van den Dorpel, Sarah Meyohas, Gretta Lauw, Rafaël Rozendaal, Barbé Gallery, Tatjana Pieters Gallery, Gallery Steinsland Berliner, Upstream Gallery, Olga Fedorova, Artemis Gallery Lisbon, Avee Gallery, Mathias Mu, Nico Dockx, Charlotte Jonckheer, Among others.
Organisations
CirQ vzw, Designregio Kortrijk, Artsen Zonder Grenzen, 11.11.11, Refu Interim, De Rode Antraciet vzw, VOEM vzw, De Ambrassade, Vlaamse Jeugdraad, Agentschap ondernemen Syntra-Vlaanderen, Innovation unit European Parliament, Kunst in Huis, BADAFF Art Affair, Art Antwerp, Art Brussels, Instroom Art, Among others.
Brands & Corporates
Upgrade Estate, Duvel Moortgat, Warner Bros Benelux, DVV Verzekeringen, Telenet, Eandis, Deliveroo, Liantis, Coca-Cola, Adobe Benelux, Cronos Groep, Immobel, Uitgeverij Averbode, Piétrain De Grain, Café Costume, Firtz-Kola, ACB Group, Tropos AR, Oisoi Studio, Among others.
Events, Hospitality, Food & Beverages
Wonder Kortrijk, OFFF Barcelona, Kamping Kitsch Club festival, Us By Night, Gentse Feesten, The BAM marketing Congress, Extrema Outdoor, Pukkelpop, Wecandance festival, Radisson Red, Maasmechelen Village, Sushi Samba, Üpper restaurant, Soorske, Dunden, WEB32, Glenfiddich, Tomorrowland, Art Brussels, Art Antwerp, Core Festival, Best Kept Secret Festival, Congé NV, WOOM Club, NAFT Festival, Asfalt Festival, Among others.
Agencies
De Vloer, DDB, Walkie Talkie, MMBSY, DIFT Agency, Supermachine, Typografics, Happiness Brussel, Trendwolves, Weber Shandwick, Volstok, We Make You Happy, Butik Agency, Too Many Agencies, AKA De Mensen, Vrije Ruimte, The Breakfast Club, Wasserman Agency, Milk and Cookies, Makeout, Mutant, Oona agency, Parallel, Create Collective, Lucky Tree, Blue Hay, Among others.
Art curation, Art Integration & Exhibition management
2019
‘We Are The Next Generation’ by Designregio Kortrijk (BE). An exhibition showing the best new Belgian designers. (Curating, scenography & production with Ship of Fools)
‘Nacht van de Verbeelding’ by Gent Festival van Vlaanderen (Ghent, BE). A poster design contest and exhibition for an art city festival. (Curating)
2020
‘We Are The Next Generation’ by Designregio Kortrijk (BE). An exhibition showing the best new Belgian designers. (Curating, scenography & production with Ship of Fools)
2021
‘We Are The Next Generation’ by Designregio Kortrijk (BE). An exhibition showing the best new Belgian designers. (Curating, scenography & production with Ship of Fools)
2022
‘Super Animation Show’ art installation. A raspberry pi driven hanging displays installation at Dunden (Antwerp, BE) with works by Dirty Belgium. (Production & management for Never Forget Tomorrow)
‘Art Brussels 2022’ art integration of digital art at the PLUS-ONE Gallery (Antwerp, BE) booth. With works by Frederik Heyman, Victor Verhelst and Beni Bischof. Lead: Jason Poirier dit Caulier. (Production & management)
‘Antwerp Art Weekend 2022’ by Antwerp Art. An Art Vending installation by Brecht Vandenbroucke at Dunden (Antwerp, BE). (Curating, production & management for Never Forget Tomorrow)
‘Proof of Work, What’s at Stake?’ group exhibition at PLUS-ONE Gallery (Antwerp, BE). A group exhibition dedicated to digital art. Lead: Jason Poirier dit Caulier. In co-curation with Jason Poirier dit Caulier and assistance by Manon Bolssens, Carlo Westdorp, Ayrton Eblé. (Curating, production & management)
‘WEB32’, creative WEB3 network event with art installations. Lead: Ann Claes, Thomas Lambert, Gilles Den Haese. (curating, production & management as a co-organiser)
‘DRK presentation booth’ for Designregio Kortrijk (BE). A presentation arena with printed media and video installations for Design Fest Gent at Designmuseum Gent. Assistance by Felix Ysenbaert. (Production & scenography)
‘DRK presentation booth’ for Designregio Kortrijk (BE). A presentation arena with printed media and video installations for Wonder Kortrijk, Creativity Festival. (Production & scenography)
‘L’Atelier by Glenfiddich 2022’ project and group exhibition at THE WUNDERWALL (Antwerp, BE). A project dedicated to post corona findings in the art scene. In close collaboration with Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Indiandribble and Oona Agency. Assistance by Manon Bolssens, Eva Vandekerckhove. (Curating, production & management)
Victor Verhelst: ‘TOXIC HAWAII’. The first solo exhibition by Victor Verhelst at PLUS-ONE Gallery (Antwerp, BE). Lead: Jason Poirier dit Caulier. Assistance by Manon Bolssens and Ayrton Eblé. (Production & management)
Victor Verhelst: ‘Art (Hack) Antwerp 2022’ art integration of digital art at the PLUS-ONE Gallery (Antwerp, BE) booth. With works by Victor Verhelst in VR. Lead: Jason Poirier dit Caulier. (Production & management)
2023
‘NABO digital art stage at CORE Festival by Tomorrowland’ open-air group exhibition curated by PLUS-ONE Gallery in collaboration with A.P./Studio.
‘...And that's only (half) the story’ group exhibition at PLUS-ONE Gallery (Antwerp, BE). A group exhibition dedicated to digital art. Lead: Jason Poirier dit Caulier. In co-curation with Pieter Jan Valgaeren, Jason Poirier dit Caulier and assistance by Frederic Pels, Ralph Leeten. (Tags: Curating, production & management)
‘WEB32 2023', creative WEB3 network event with art installations. Lead: Ann Claes, Thomas Lambert, Gilles Den Haese. (Tags: Curating, production & management as a co-organiser)
‘L’Atelier by Glenfiddich 2023’ experiential open-air exhibition in Antwerp and Brussels in collaboration with Aykan Umut. (Tags: Curating, production & management)
2024
’Aesthetic Echoes’ group exhibition with 100+ artists as an ode to the iconic square shape of album covers.
Mathias Mu ‘A Glimpse of Mu No Gatari’ In Situ Phygital Art integration at WONDER Kortrijk.
Team: Tropos AR
Mathias Mu ‘A Glimpse of Mu No Gatari’ Art integration at WONDER Kortrijk.
Team: Petrus Paklons (Avee Gallery)
2025
’DICTU’ art installation at Governmental building for ICT by the Dutch Government in Den Haag.
Artist: Victor Verhelst. Partners: Aluvision, City Sounds, Art & Frame Center, Sunblock.
Daan Couzijn: ‘Art Brussels 2025’ solo presentation at the PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE) booth.
Team: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens.
Arvida Byström: “Wink” solo exhibition at PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE).
Team: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens.
Victor Verhelst: ‘ALIEN ELVIS vs THE CASINO KAIJU’S’ solo exhibition at PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE).
Team: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens.
Clarisse M: ‘Apparentia’ solo exhibition curated by Dirk Braeckman at PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE).
Team: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens.
InstroomArt: ‘Migration is normal’ participative intervention during Antwerp Art Weekend at PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE) by Nico Dockx, Seppe Nobels, Charuwan Pauwel & Sandip Patel. Team: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens.
Nelleke Cloosterman: ‘Between What Is Ours’ solo exhibition at PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE).
Team: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens.
Josse Pyl: ‘We’ll Dig and Dig And We’ll Dig and Dig Well’ solo exhibition at PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE).
Team: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens.
Serban Ionescu: ‘Viscus’ solo exhibition at PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE).
Team: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens.
’After Painting After Painting After Painting’ group exhibition at PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE).
Team: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens. With a contribution by Filip van Cauteren (Director S.MA.K. Ghent)
’Echoes for the Future’ group exhibition at PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE).
Team: Jason Poirier dit Caulier, Thomas De Ben, Manon Bolssens, Maarten Van Doorslaer (Rubey)
Exhibitions with personal contributions
2010
‘Leeggoed’. Group exhibition. Location: KASK, Ghent (BE).
‘Artawa’. Group exhibition. Location: Dacca Loft, Temse (BE).
2011
‘Graduation’. Location: KASK, Ghent (BE).
‘No Matter What’. Location: Dacca Loft. Temse (BE). Collaborative project about ‘De Bende Van Nijvel’ with Tom Van Puyvelde.
‘Expo #2, Paste-it’. Group exhibition. Location: DOK. Ghent (BE). With work by FBS Studio.
2012
‘Fiend projects’, art festival. Group exhibition. Location: Designcentrum de Winkelhaak, Antwerp (BE). With work by FBS Studio.
‘Oil wars’. Group exhibition. Location: Lisbon (PT). With work by FBS Studio.
‘Nest II’. Group exhibition. Location: Ghent (BE).
‘Sixpack’. Group exhibition. Location: Mekanik, Antwerp (BE).
‘Artawa 2’. Group exhibition. Location: Dacca Loft, Temse (BE).
‘Confining Spaces Boundaryless Restrictions’. Group exhibition. Location: KIOSK, Gent (BE).
‘Grote prijs actuele tekenkunst’. Group exhibition. Location: CC De Ververij, Ronse (BE).
2013
‘Yes, we care’. Duo exhibition. Location: Alley art gallery, Hasselt (BE). With work by FBS Studio.
‘Good guy’s don’t wear white’. Duo exhibition. Location: Opperclaes, Rotterdam (NL). With work by FBS Studio.
‘Kotroute’. Group exhibition. Location: Ghent (BE).
‘Gotta catch 'em all’. Group exhibition. Location: Huis Mortier, Ghent (BE).
‘Rorschach’. Expositieweekend: Geestesziekten bij creatieven. Group exhibition. Location: Avenue L, Ghent (BE).
‘Grote prijs actuele tekenkunst’. Group exhibition. Location: CC De Ververij, Ronse (BE).
‘75 ans Spirou’. Group exhibition. Location: Seed Factory, Brussels (BE). With work by FBS Studio.
2014
‘Fortuna’. Group exhibition. Location: Seed Factory, Brussels (BE). With work by FBS Studio.
‘4 years Opperclaes’. Group exhibition. Location: Opperclaes, Rotterdam (NL). With work by FBS Studio.
’5 years Alley Art Gallery’. Group exhibition. Location: Alley art gallery, Hasselt (BE). With work by FBS Studio.
‘Risografia #3: March to the beat of a different drummer by Topo Copy’. Group exhibition. Location: Geuzenhuis, Ghent (BE). With work by FBS Studio.
2015
‘Pecker’. Group exhibition. Location: KK outlet, London (ENG).
‘FBS suckt’. Solo exhibition. Location: Raam, Ghent (BE). With work by FBS Studio.
‘Luister met ons, Ecoute avec nous, Listen with us’. Group exhibition. Location: Brussels (BE). With work by FBS Studio.
2016
‘Festum Fabulosum’. Group exhibition. Location: Artotheek de Zandberg, Harelbeke (BE).
‘Tumult in Gent’. Group exhibition. Location: CAMPO Victoria, Ghent (BE). With work by DIANA BOYS.
‘Mynd vier(t) feest’. Group exhibition. Location: Gouvernement, Ghent (BE). With work by DIANA BOYS.
‘Red Bull Elektropedia Belgium: The Vinyl Frontier’. Group exhibition. Location: Fort Napoleon, Oostende (BE). With work by FBS Studio.
‘Grote prijs actuele tekenkunst’. Group exhibition. Location: CC De Ververij, Ronse (BE).
2017
‘Antwerpse handjes’. Group exhibition. Location: Old post office, Antwerp (BE). With work by Ship Of Fools.
‘Antwerpse handjes’. Group exhibition. Location: Belgian embassy, Havana (CU). With work by Ship Of Fools.
2018
‘Antwerpse handjes’. Group exhibition. Location: Alart Gallery, Lisboa (PT). With work by Ship Of Fools.
‘Antwerpse handjes’. Group exhibition. Location: Maputo (MZ). With work by Ship Of Fools.
2019
‘Group expo’. Group exhibition. Location: Teddy Picker, Brussels (BE).
‘Antwerpse handjes’. Group exhibition. Location: Seis Manos, Bogotà (CO). With work by Ship Of Fools.
‘Antwerpse handjes’. Group exhibition. Location: Centre d’Arts Ronzier, Valenciennes (FR). With work by Ship Of Fools.
2020
‘French Fries’. Group exhibition. Location: Kill Devil House, New York (VS).
‘Antwerpse handjes’. Group exhibition. Location: de Beukelaer F.X., Antwerp (BE). With work by Ship Of Fools.
2025
InstroomArt: ‘Migration is normal’ group exhibition x intervention with 100+ artists, curators and creative voices during Antwerp Art Weekend at PLUS-ONE Projects (Antwerp, BE)
by Nico Dockx, Seppe Nobels, Charuwan Pauwel & Sandip Patel.
Interventions with personal contributions
2010
‘Make Me Dance’. Online dance performance on Youtube.
2011
‘Rate the VJ’. Television appearance on TMF, Belgian music channel.
‘Red Bull Space’, art festival. Live zine making for Topo Copy. Location: Studio Herman Teirlinck, Antwerp (BE). With FBS Studio.
2013
‘Festival van de creativiteit’. Live zine making for Topo Copy. Location: Turnhout (BE). With FBS Studio.
‘Bata Bata’, Gentse Feesten. Location: Ghent (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Kotroute’. DJ-set and Make me dance video projection. Location: S.M.A.K., Ghent (BE).
‘Museumnacht’. Decor & live T-shirt printing. Location: MIAT museum, Ghent (BE). With FBS Studio.
Radio show for Tumult radio (Urgent FM). Location: Ghent (BE). With FBS Studio.
2014
‘Familie Van den Berghe’, Gentse Feesten. Location: Ghent (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Sinterklaas intrede’. Location: DOK, Ghent (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
2015
‘Offscreen Film Festival’. Location: Cinema Nova, Brussels (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Traject B introduction’, performance. Location: S.M.A.K., Ghent (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘10 jaar Bataclan, den jubilee’, Gentse Feesten. Location: Ghent (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Kamping Kitsch Club XL’ by Kitsch Club. Location: Knokke (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Full Moon Healing’. Location: DOK, Ghent (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
2016
‘Offscreen Film Festival’. Location: Cinema Nova, Brussels (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Volta XL’ by Curieus. Location: Kunstencentrum Vooruit, Ghent (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Tournee General special, Anderlecht zomert’. Location: Art Academy, Brussels (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Vieze Anita zomerparadijs’. Location: Breda (NL). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Batahlan’, Gentse Feesten. Location: Ghent (BE). For cirQ vzw.
‘Sfinks festival’. Screen printing tour with refugees. Location: Boechout, Antwerp (BE). For cirQ vzw.
‘Theater Aan Zee’ (TAZ). Screen printing tour with refugees. Location: Oostende (BE). For cirQ vzw.
‘Brussel Summer Festival’. Screen printing tour with refugees. Location: Brussels (BE). For cirQ vzw.
‘Uitzomeren’ by Brugge Plus. Screen printing tour with refugees. Location: Bruges (BE). For cirQ vzw.
‘Kamping Kitsch Club XXL’ by Kitsch Club. Location: Aalbeke, Kortrijk (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Deep In The Woods’ festival. Screen printing tour with refugees. Location: Massembre, Heer (BE). For cirQ vzw.
‘Open Huis’ by De Ambassade & Vlaamse Jeugdraad. Location: Brussels (BE). In collaboration with Penelope Deltour.
‘Het Rebelse Genootschap’. Location: Ghent (BE). For cirQ vzw.
‘Antwerp City Drops’. Location: Antwerp (BE). With FBS Studio.
‘Nuit Blanche’. Screen printing tour with refugees. Location: Brussels (BE). For cirQ vzw.
‘Stima Congress’. Location: Brussels (BE). For DIANA BOYS.
‘De Veurleste: Discobaar A Moeder & The Golden Tieger’. Location: De Roma, Antwerp (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
2017
‘Datakamp’, Gentse Feesten. Location: Ghent (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Kamping Kitsch Club’ by Kitsch Club. Location: Evolis, Kortrijk (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
2018
‘Batacratie’, Gentse Feesten. Location: Ghent (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘Kamping Kitsch Club’ by Kitsch Club. Location: Evolis, Kortrijk (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
2019
‘Kamping Kitsch Club’ by Kitsch Club. Location: Evolis, Kortrijk (BE). Performance for cirQ vzw.
‘The Open End’, Creativity Festival. Location: Rotondes, Luxembourg (LU).
2020
‘Chataclan’, Gentse Feesten (online). Make Me Dance 2.0. Performance for cirQ vzw.
2022
OFFF Barcelona, Creativity Festival: Musketon & Dirty Belgium live mural collaboration. Location: Disseny Hub, Barcelona (ES).
WEB32: Musketon & Dirty Belgium live NFT mural collaboration. NFT creation assistance. Location: Waagnatie, Antwerp (BE).
Dirty Belgium live NFT portraits collaboration at Dunden opening drink: NFT creation assistance. Location: Dunden, Antwerp (BE).
Belcham NY Gala: Musketon live NFT portraits collaboration. NFT creation assistance. Location: Dunden, Antwerp (BE).
Talks
2019
‘Musketon’. The Open End, Creativity Festival.
Location: Rotondes, Luxembourg (LU). Appearance for Musketon.
2021
‘Behind the scenes of creative studio Ship Of Fools’.
Location: Luca School of Arts, Ghent (BE).
2022
‘NFTs for the creative industry’ by Never Forget Tomorrow.
Location: Walkie Talkie, Ghent (BE).
‘New model or tech hype cycle? How NFTs impact the art world’.
Location: IMAL, Brussels (BE) hosted by Parallel for Art Brussels.
Joined a panel on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery.
‘An introduction to NFTs for the creative industry’ by Never Forget Tomorrow.
Location: Santos, Ghent (BE) during Sorry Not Sorry festival.
‘An introduction to NFTs for the art world’ by Never Forget Tomorrow.
Location: Dunden, Antwerp (BE) during Antwerp Art Weekend.
‘The position of a traditional art gallery in a digital world’ by Never Forget Tomorrow.
Location: Dunden, Antwerp (BE) during Antwerp Art Weekend.
’Digitale kunst anno 2022’. Location: De Serre, Hasselt (BE) during Kunsten nacht Hasselt.
Joined a panel on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery.
‘Musketon’. OFFF Barcelona, Creativity Festival. Location: Disseny Hub, Barcelona (ES).
Appearance for Musketon.
‘An introduction to NFTs for the creative industry’ by PLUS-ONE Gallery.
Location: Bolwerk, Kortrijk (BE) during Potloodvenster festival.
‘NFTs as a revenue model for artists’ by PLUS-ONE Gallery.
Location: Kunst in Huis, Antwerp (BE) during TALK TALK.
‘The importance of co-creation’. Location: Handelsbeurs, Antwerp (BE) during ARTS.INC by SINC.
Joined a panel on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery.
2023
BAM Marketing Congress: ‘Art x Brands, a true romance’ with A.P./Studio.
Location: Brussels KART, Brussels (BE).
2025
‘Musketon’. OFFF Barcelona, Creativity Festival. Location: Disseny Hub, Barcelona (ES).
Appearance for Musketon.
Workshops
2015
Kunstweek, Screen print workshop for ‘De Wingerd’. Location: Verloren Bos, Lokeren (BE). With FBS Studio.
2016
Refu Interim: Multiple screen print workshops for refugees.
Location: DOK, Ghent (BE).
2017
Us By Night. T-shirt creation workshop for Adobe. Location: Park Spoor Noord, Antwerp (BE). With Ship of Fools in collaboration with Musketon.
2019
The GIF workshop (2 editions) at our studio in Ghent (BE).
Appearance for Musketon.
Hack The Future: The Heist (Hacketon by Cronos Groep) (BE).
With Ship Of Fools.
2021
Adobe Illustrator workshop: Walkie Talkie in Ghent (BE).
2022
One-on-one deep dive into NFTs for Pizza gallery.
With Never Forget Tomorrow.
2024
‘An introduction to NFTs for the creative industry’.
Location: Cultuurloket, Brussels (BE).
‘The potential of digital tools’.
Location: Het Roger Raveelmuseum, Machelen-aan-de-Leie (BE).
Teaching
2013 — 2014
Graphic design.
Educational program: Webdesign at Syntra MVL (BE).
2013 — 2016
Creative design.
Educational program: Graphic design at Syntra MVL (BE).
2015 — 2016
Graphic design.
Educational program: Visual merchandising at Syntra MVL (BE).
2023
Guest Lecture: ‘The potential of Blockchain and NFTs as part of an artistic practice’.
Location: Postuniversitair centrum KU Leuven, Kortrijk (BE).
2024
Guest Lecture: ‘The potential of digital tools’.
Location: KASK, Ghent (BE).
Jury
2014
‘Graduation’. Applied Visual Arts.
‘Technisch Berkenboom Instituut’ art school, Sint-Niklaas (BE).
‘Graduation’. Educational program: Graphic Design.
‘Syntra MVL’, Sint-Niklaas (BE).
2015
‘Graduation’. Applied Visual Arts.
‘Technisch Berkenboom Instituut’ art school, Sint-Niklaas (BE).
‘Graduation’. Educational program: Graphic Design.
‘Syntra MVL’, Sint-Niklaas (BE).
2016
‘Graduation’. Educational program: Graphic Design.
‘Syntra MVL’, Sint-Niklaas (BE).
‘Graduation’. Educational program: Visual Merchandising.
‘Syntra MVL’, Sint-Niklaas (BE).
2019
‘We Are The Next Generation’ by Designregio Kortrijk.
An exhibition showing the best new Belgian designers.
‘Nacht van de Verbeelding’ by Gent Festival van Vlaanderen.
A poster design contest and exhibition for an art city festival.
2020
‘We Are The Next Generation’ by Designregio Kortrijk.
An exhibition showing the best new Belgian designers.
‘Graduation’. Educational program: Graphic Design.
‘Syntra MVL’, Sint-Niklaas (BE).
2021
‘We Are The Next Generation’ by Designregio Kortrijk.
An exhibition showing the best new Belgian designers.
2022
‘Inbound marketing: Never Forget Tomorrow’.
KdG, University of applied Sciences and Arts.
Articles, Publications & Media
2010
‘Temse laat erotische kunst verwijderen op tentoonstelling’. GVA (BE).
Article about cancelled artwork by Thomas De Ben in group exhibition ‘Artawa 2010’. (Newspaper)
2011
‘Bende van Nijvel als kunst in Temse’. GVA (BE).
Article about a collaborative exhibition of Tom Van Puyvelde and Thomas De Ben. (Newspaper)
‘Bende van Nijvel als kunst in Temse’. Nieuwsblad (BE).
Article about a collaborative exhibition of Tom Van Puyvelde and Thomas De Ben. (Newspaper)
‘Bende van Nijvel als kunst in Temse’. Het Belang Van Limburg (BE).
Article about a collaborative exhibition of Tom Van Puyvelde and Thomas De Ben. (Newspaper)
2013
‘75 ans Spirou’ by Seed Factory Brussels.
A collection of reinterpretations on famous Spirou comic covers by Belgian artists with work by FBS Studio. (Book)
‘Hello, is it me you’re looking for?’ by Soscastoa x Boomtown.
A collection of Ghent based artists gathered in one publication during yearly city festival ‘De Gentse Feesten’. With work by Thomas De Ben. (Zine)
2014
‘Fortuna’ by Seed Factory Brussel.
An overview of the Belgian National Lottery’s art collection with work by FBS studio. (Book)
‘4 years Opperclaes Rotterdam’.
A publication about all the previous invited artists. With work by FBS studio. (Limited edition art newspaper)
2015
‘Pecker’, published by KK outlet.
A book of the world biggest collection of penis drawings. With works by Thomas De Ben. (Book)
2016
‘Red Bull Elektropedia Belgium, The Vinyl Frontier’.
A publication about Belgians music scene artwork. With work by FBS studio. (Book)
2022
‘De computer is mijn canvas’. De Standaard (BE).
Article about digital art and NFTs at Art Brussels. Contribution on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery. (Newspaper)
‘PLUS-ONE Gallery organiseert expo voor NFT’s: Wij willen digitale kunst omarmen’. De Morgen (BE).
Article about digital art and NFTs and the ‘Proof of Work, What’s at Stake?’ exhibition. Contribution on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery. (Newspaper)
‘Een Rubens uit de beeldgenerator: van wie is dat beeld?’, De Standaard (BE).
Article about the impact of AI-technology on Intellectual property. Contribution on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery. (Newspaper)
‘Art Antwerp, een vitrine voor lokaal talent.’. De Standaard (BE).
Article about the Art Antwerp fair with focus on the digital art by Victor Verhelst. Contribution on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery. (Newspaper)
‘Op het snijpunt tussen kunst, AI en luxewhisky’. Sabato (BE).
Article about L’Atelier by Glenfiddich. Contribution on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery. (Newspaper)
‘Artificiële intelligentie als medewerker in kunstatelier’. De Tijd (BE).
Article about AI-technology as part of an artist’s practice. Contribution on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery. (Newspaper)
2023
‘Aykan in the sky with pixels : l’intelligence (artistique) authentique’. L'Officiel (BE).
Article about L’Atelier by Glenfiddich. Contribution on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery & A.P./Studio. (Newspaper)
‘Mag kunst artificieel zijn?’. Trends style (BE).
Article about L’Atelier by Glenfiddich. Contribution on behalf of PLUS-ONE Gallery & A.P./Studio. (Newspaper)
2024
’Stukken van Dealers’. PLAY 4 (BE)
A television program that takes a look behind the scenes of the experts of the program ‘Stukken van Mensen’.
Appearance in the episode about (Gallery) Sofie Van de Velde. (Belgian Television)
’Koop nu, Print later’. Article on the concept of tokenised (re)production for Cultuurloket, Belgians biggest
legal advisory platform for the creative and artistic industry in Belgium.