Do you believe in fresh starts? A new year, a new shot at a better tomorrow? I’m not sure I do, but when in doubt I like to visit galleries and museums to get a new perspective and think things through, and I bet you do the same. After finally ridding ourselves of 2016, let’s turn our eyes to Brussels: The city is set to host the return of the BRAFA Art Fair at the end of the month, and there’s plenty of gallery exhibitions between now and then that you should go out of your way to check out. From the looks of it, Brussels visitors and residents have a lot to choose from: From group winter artist-curated shows to mega solo endeavors by the likes of Richard Prince, you’ve got a lot art-seeing to do. Bundle up and head out there, and let’s at least try and get 2017 off on the right foot.

Liz Markus, Wildfox USA (2016). Courtesy of Maruani Mercier Gallery.

Exhibition: “Man Alive – Curated by Wendy White”
When: January 12–February 25, 2017
Where: Maruani Mercier Gallery, Avenue Louise 430, Brussels, Belgium

Fabienne Verdier, Elliot Carter. Installation Red Triptych (2016). Courtesy of Patrick Derom Gallery.

Exhibition: “Fabienne Verdier: Soundscapes – The Julliard Experiment”
When: December 1, 2016–February 11, 2017
Where: Patrick Derom Gallery, Rue aux Laines 1, Brussels, Belgium

“DADA in Knokke.” Courtesy of Galerie Ronny Van de Velde.

Exhibition: “DADA in Knokke”
When: October 2, 2016–January 9, 2017
Where: Galerie Ronny Van de Velde, Zeedijk 759, Knokke, Belgium

Jesús Curiá, Decision II. Courtesy of Cafmeyer Gallery.

Exhibition: “Jesús Curiá”
When: November 10, 2016–January 8, 2017
Where:  Cafmeyer Gallery, Cafmeyer Gallery, Knokke, Belgium

Auction: “Nasty Women”                             
When: January 12–14, 2017
Where: Mathilde Hatzenberger Gallery, 145 rue Washington, Brussels, Belgium

Gérard Alary. Courtesy of galerie valérie Bach.

Exhibition: “Gérard Alary”
When: Feburary 9–March 11, 2017
Where: galerie valérie Bach, rue Veydt 15, Brussels, Belgium

Richard Phillips, Rome (2016). Courtesy of Almine Rech Gallery.

Exhibition: “Richard Phillips”
When: November 17, 2016–February 25, 2017
Where: Almine Rech Gallery, Abdijstraat 20 Rue de l’Abbaye, Brussels, Belgium

Vincent Bioulès, Le Grau du Prévôt (2016). Courtesy of Galerie La Forest Divonne.

Exhibition: “Vincent Bioulès”
When: November 23, 2016–January 28, 2017
Where: Galerie La Forest Divonne, 66 rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies, Brussles, Belgium

Exhibition: “Decor”
When: September 8, 2016–January 29, 2017
Where: Boghossian Foundation, Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 67, Brussels, Belgium

Cathy Wilkes. Courtesy of Xavier Hufkens.

Exhibition: “Cathy Wilkes”
When: January 13–February 18, 2017
Where: Xavier Hufkens, 6 rue St-Georges, Brussels, Belgium

Exhibition: “Winter Exhibition”
When: December 10, 2016–February 18, 2017
Where: André Simoens Gallery, Kustlaan 128–130, Knokke, Belgium