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Circus Ronaldo

Exhibition in the streets of Roeselare 

This exhibition is supported by the city of Roeselare

and will run during the month of  Juli-September as part of the exhibition "The Smiling Response"  during all Summer and the festival which takes place in September "De Grote Storinge"

Start Exhibition 10 October 2024

End of Exhibition 31 September 2024

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​Selecting the images for the exhibition in Roeselare was a challenge, given the extensive arsenal of photos. Ultimately, I decided, given the limited number of locations, to work with staged group photos from various performances and a detail photo from the show "Sono Io" (which is also a group photo since there are only two performers in that show). Each artist, pose and expression in these photos tells its own story.

The group photos refer to the respective performances they have brought an some still bring.

Additionally, we have set up a small museum in SASK, showcasing some props from past performances intertwined with portraits of the actors from the current show "Da Capo" which is being performed in Roeselare during "De Grote Storinge"

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My Connection with Circus Ronaldo...

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My journey with the Ronaldo family goes back to the mid-1990s.

At that time, I was asked by a bank company to create an annual calendar around the theme of "balance"

The Idea arose to work with a circus, and thus, I was introduced to "Circus Ronaldo"

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My first encounter took place in Blankenberge, where the circus tent was set up. Upon arrival at the meeting time, the grounds were deserted. Time seems to flow differently in the circus. I ventured inside the tent and was enveloped in darkness. Only tiny points of light piercing through the tent  canvas, made me feel like I was under a starry sky.

This immediately sparked my sense of wonder.

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After some time, Johnny Ronaldo, the head of the group, emerged from behind the scenes, dressed in a cowboy outfit.

​He welcomed me into the world of circus, cowboys, beauty, desires and much more.

That first meeting was magical and kindled my curiosity for more.

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I soon felt a profound connection with this people. Their simplicity of life, tranquility, and poetry resonated deeply with my own life philosophy. No grandiose words, just simple human values and perspectives. Over the years, the Ronaldo family has become more than friends; they feel lik family, a place where you always feel at home, no matter how long you've been away.

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The art of imperfection...

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Circus Ronaldo embodies the art and poetry of imperfection Here, no superhuman, but flesh-and-blood individuals with their expectations, failures, human flaws, and loves. These aspects are presented not cynically, but with understanding and a touch of humor. The poetry of wanting to be loved...the comedic dell'arte is never far away. This has resulted in three photo books about Circus Ronaldo and numerous exhibitions over the years.                                                                                                                                 

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