Urban Societies

A Brussels-based curatorial platform exploring contemporary art through exhibitions in shifting locations. Rooted in context and dialogue, the project evolves fluidly—open to changes in form, tone, and intention.

– Sébastien Ricou
sebastienricou.com

Upcoming

Alizée Loubet
J’ai arrêté la clope pour faire de l’apnée.

March 7 → April 2, 2026

By invitation – Sébastien Ricou

@ali_coptere


Opening
Friday March 6, 2026


The Smoking Room – Le New Touquet
Chaussée de Waterloo 8
1060 Brussels
@damichele_chezmichel


Waterproof cigarettes by Nina del Marmol (@ninadelmarmol) will be available for sale during the opening.

Past

Inès Guffroy
THE WHOLE POINT

January 10 → February 18, 2026

By invitation – Sébastien Ricou

@insguf


The Smoking Room – Le New Touquet
Chaussée de Waterloo 8
1060 Brussels
@damichele_chezmichel

Ralph Schuster
Illuminati

June 28 → September 28, 2025

By invitation – Sébastien Ricou

ralphschuster.com


The Smoking Room – Le New Touquet
Chaussée de Waterloo 8
1060 Brussels
@damichele_chezmichel

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Romain Zacchi
Brüsel

September 4 → September 14, 2025

Curated by Sébastien Ricou

@romain.zacchi


Noah + Brenda
Place de la Justice 27
1000 Brussels

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