Protocols & Diplomacy for undisciplined practioners
Book launch of Filip Van Dingenen’s monograph Protocols & Diplomacy for undisciplined practitioners, published by Hopper & Fuchs, at SMAK, Ghent
08/02/2026, 11h
The book launch of Protocols & Diplomacy for undisciplined practioners at SMAK will be accompanied by a panel discussion between curator Heidi Ballet, Bruno Devos (Hopper & Fuchs) en Filip Van Dingenen. The conversation will be held in Dutch.
This publication brings together and interweaves several projects from Filip Van Dingenen’s artistic practice. It illuminates the participatory, ecological, and critical collective research dimensions embedded in each of his projects. Protocols & Diplomacy attempts to present the underlying protocols as well as the lived experiences and stories that have emerged from them, providing insight into Van Dingenen’s own diplomacy as an artist. To this end, he identifies, explores, and observes the critical zones within his practice. This exploration is guided by a series of contradictory concepts that continue to fascinate him. Particular attention is given to the research practices Ecole Mondiale, Nfumu-Ngui (The Botanical Archive of the Albino Gorilla Snowflake), Suskewiet Visions, and Platform for Algae Diplomacy.
Van Dingenen’s monograph is a co-production of Wouters Gallery, Jubilee Platform for Artistic Research and Fantaman Productions & Matelisto Contemporary Movements.
With the support of the Flemish Community, KIOSK, Gluon, Museum Dhondt-Dhaenens, S.M.A.K., CC Strombeek & Wiels.