The Collection
Cloud Seven is a pioneering cultural hub in Brussels filled with Frédéric de Goldschmidt’s contemporary art collection
A vibrant Exhibition space
« I want to connect art with life thoughtfully, and to make art more accessible to the public »
— Frédéric de Goldschmidt
The exhibition spaces can be viewed and accessed from the coworking space, with visiting hours for the general public, and extended hours during Art Brussels and Brussels Gallery Weekend.
Our Exhibitions
(Not) All Is Gold
(Not) All Is Gold investigates the notion of value in art, whether it be at a direct and intrinsic level or a metaphorical one. Alongside...
Thresholds, Doors, Portals…
Inspired by Mark Fisher’s writings in The Weird and the Eerie in which presences and absences disturb by exposing the contingency of what...
A Public Affair
Challenging our understanding of space, power, and autonomy, A Public Affair invites visitors to reflect on the ever-shifting boundaries...
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Full House : The Publication
One Space, Two Shows, 307 Artists, and 400 Pieces from The Frédéric de Goldschmidt Collection
A book detailing two exhibitions that have taken place in the same building five years apart with contributions by figures such as Nicolas Bourriaud and Dirk Snauwaert, published by Mercatorfonds and distributed by Yale University Press
The collection
A defining characteristic of the collection is its emphasis on material innovation, featuring works that experiment with non-traditional materials, found objects, and industrial processes. Many pieces engage with themes of process, chance, materiality, and transformation, reflecting de Goldschmidt’s interest in experimental art practices that redefine boundaries and respond to contemporary social and cultural shifts.
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Frédéric de Goldschmidt
FdG is a French art collector based in Brussels, where he has founded Cloud Seven, a coworking and exhibition space. Following studies in business, communication, and anthropology, he produced interactive media, TV programs, and films, such as Mobile Homes (Director’s Fortnight, Cannes, 2018).
He has been collecting contemporary art since 2008, supporting emerging artists, engaging with curators, and sharing his collection with the public. He has co-curated exhibitions such as Not Really Really (2015), White Covers (2017), and Inaspettatamente (2021). He sits on the acquisition committee of Fondation KANAL, Brussels.
Themes and Approach
Frédéric de Goldschmidt does not follow a fixed strategy when acquiring works. Instead, he relies on instinct and emotional response, selecting pieces that challenge materials, provoke thought, and offer new ways of seeing. Drawn to everyday and utilitarian materials repurposed in unexpected ways, he values process, transformation, and chance as central elements of artistic inquiry. Before delving into its intellectual framework, he is drawn to pieces with a strong aesthetic and material presence, believing that art should be experienced before it is understood.
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