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The Art of Wonder – lecture by Glenn D’Hondt
Wonder is not just a tool for creativity. It is a way of looking at the world that helps you deal more flexibly with change, find calm in uncertainty, and grow more resilient. On Thursday, November 6, Glenn D’Hondt (Eugene & Louise) invites you to The Art of Wonder. Through philosophy and art, he shows how wonder can open your mind, spark new ideas, and help you stand stronger and calmer in everyday life.
An inspiring evening for teenagers and adults, part of WELLICHT – a collaboration between the Academy of Performing Arts and the library, bringing attention to mental well-being in the darkest season of the year.
Practical info
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 8–10 pm
Utopia Aalst – Geuzen Hall
7 euro / 1,50 euro UiTPAS (reduced rate)
Registration required: Book your ticket!
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 8–10 pm
Utopia Aalst – Geuzen Hall
7 euro / 1,50 euro UiTPAS (reduced rate)
Registration required: Book your ticket!
This lecture is in Dutch
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Verwondering is geen techniek die je alleen inzet om creatief te zijn. Het is een manier van kijken die je helpt om flexibeler met verandering om te gaan, rust te vinden in onzekerheid en veerkrachtiger in het leven te staan.
Op donderdag 6 november neemt Glenn D’Hondt (Eugene & Louise) je mee in De kunst van verwondering. Hij toont hoe filosofie en kunst je blik kunnen openen, en hoe verwondering je helpt om nieuwe ideeën te vinden én steviger in het leven te staan.
Een inspirerende avond voor tieners en volwassenen, in het kader van WELLICHT – een samenwerking van de Academie voor Podiumkunsten en de bibliotheek, waarbij mentaal welzijn centraal staat.
Praktisch
Donderdag 6 november 2025, 20u–22u
Utopia Aalst – zaal Geuzen
7 euro / 1,50 euro UiTPAS (kansentarief)
Inschrijven is verplicht: Reserveer hier!
Donderdag 6 november 2025, 20u–22u
Utopia Aalst – zaal Geuzen
7 euro / 1,50 euro UiTPAS (kansentarief)
Inschrijven is verplicht: Reserveer hier!
Deze lezing is Nederlandstalig
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THE ART OF WONDER
Creativity isn't just a skill you switch on when needed. It's a way of moving through the world. It starts with letting go of what you think you know and getting comfortable with the unknown. As Socrates put it, "I know that I know nothing". That moment of not knowing? That's where wonder begins. It's a state of openness where new ideas can take root and creativity has room to grow. In this talk, Glenn D'Hondt explores how wonder can be cultivated through practical philosophy and art. You'll discover how this mindset can guide you through the twists and turns of the creative process and maybe even make the chaos feel a little bit more like play.
Format: Wondertalk
Duration: 90 minutes
Language: English & Dutch
WISDOM & WONDER
This talk takes you deeper into the heart of creativity: learning to embrace the unknown. Drawing on timeless Stoic ideas, Glenn D'Hondt explores how to create a safe space for stepping into uncertainty - the very place where all innovation begins. Rather than fearing obstacles, you'll learn to see each challenge as a chance to grow and improve. With this resilient mindset, you can move through the creative process with more clarity and playful confidence, turning doubt into opportunity and uncertainty into insight.
Format: Wondertalk
Duration: 60 minutes
Language: English & Dutch
The age of zombies
the death of wonder
Every era has its monsters. Not to scare us, but to show us something we've lost sight of. Frankenstein warned us about blind science. Today's monster is the zombie - numb, distracted and always hungry. A symbol of disconnection in a world that's noisy, but strangely hollow. In this talk, Glenn D'Hondt unpacks what the zombie reveals about our time. Through the lens of cognitive science, he explores how we've drifted away from meaning, presence, and wonder - and what it might take to find our way back. Aimed at curious young minds, this talk invites you to look the monster in the eye and rediscover what it means to be truly awake, alive, and connected. Available in 2026!
Format: Wondertalk
Duration: 60 minutes
Language: English & Dutch
