Bright Brussels is an annual festival that lights up the city on crisp winter days. Immerse yourself in the magic of this year’s edition from 15 to 18 February 2024. Explore the festival map, where you will discover a light installation by a talented Polish artist Katarzyna Tretyn. 

Astrolabium at the Pavilion of Human Passions in the Parc du Cinquantenaire 

As early as the 8th century, astrolabium was used to determine the location. It was used as a navigation tool in shipping by Arabian navigators. Looking at the sky was as tempting then as it is now, the desire to look deeper and further. Thanks to the insights gained, we are able to reach beyond symbolic borders, which, like the event horizon, separate the observer from the information. Again, we incline our heads to try to guess what lies beyond the horizon, in a black hole.

Katarzyna Tretyn 

In addition to being a visual and intermedial artist, Katarzyna is an academic teacher. In her artwork, she is inspired by science, and first and foremost, astronomy.

European Route 
Astrolabium – Katarzyna Tretyn  
Pavilion of Human Passions

Bright Brussels
February 15-18, 2024
the Royal Quarter & the European Quarter, Brussels

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Bright Festival is an immersive, artistic experience right in the heart of the capital of Europe, it’s a must!