What once Was
At Arm’s Length
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CV
UPCOMING:
LaVallee Brussels
27 Mar - 6 Apr
The Ardennes region is like a time capsule. Once bustling with activity, this area was a thriving region until major industries shifted their focus to larger cities. In the wake of this migration, the Ardennes have gradually slipped into a state of impermanence, a place where time seems to stand still.
Many faces, despite the odds being stacked against them, have chosen to stay. They remain devoted to the land, to the forests and hills that surround them.
Today, those who continue to call this region home often find themselves turning back to the land, relying on it for their livelihood.
Hunting, in particular, embodies this relationship—a practice as old as the forests themselves. For many in the Ardennes, hunting is not a means of survival but a tradition that binds them to the land and its history.
However, this tradition is not without complexity. Modern hunting often shifts from necessity to recreation, raising concerns about its impact on the delicate ecosystems of the Ardennes. With the risk of turning a practice of survival into a demonstration of human dominance.