Dennis Tyfus — Photo © Dennis Tyfus

Dennis Tyfus

Dennis Tyfus (1979) lives and works in Antwerp. With his anarchistic punk attitude he is often excluded from the official art circuit. The lines are blurred in his diverse oeuvre: including illustrations, sculptures, installations, performances, magazines, tattoos and vinyl. Many disciplines are combined in De Nor (2017) in the Middelheim Museum.

Dennis Tyfus' exhibitions include art space 1646, Den Haag; in Damtschach Castle, Austria (2014); The Zone, Easthampton, Massachusetts, VS (2014) and Kunstschlager, Reykjavik, Iceland (2013).

His record label Ultra Eczema, specialising in obscure underground bands, has become his multi-medial artistic outlet. Each edition is given a new serial number.

With his noise project, Vom Grill in 2011, Tyfus was the supporting act for Sonic Youth’s Kim Gordon. He worked as editor of the alternative artists-zine Rotkop, organised Nightmares events and is known for his No Choice Tattoos.

On display at COME CLOSER

Middelheimmuseum

Dennis Tyfus, De Nor, 2018 © The Artist - Photo: Léonard Pongo

27 years Ultra Eczema Festival

Performances — 31.08.2024 (past)

Ultra Eczema, Dennis Tyfus’ label, is celebrating its 27th anniversary with an exceptional programme. From total head scratchers and black metal to moving moments: Jeugdbrand (BE), Pair Paire (BE), Lugubrum (BE), La Nuée (BE), Le Realism (BE), Vuylschuyf (BE), cUNST (BE), Jac Berrocal - Vincent Epplay - Timo Van Luijk (FR/BE), Valentina Magaletti, and DJ Lina Ejdaa, DJ Peter Vanderlintfabriek and DJ Grazzhoppa.

The number of visitors that can be safely admitted is limited

Middelheimmuseum

Dennis Tyfus, De Nor, 2018 © The Artist - Photo: Léonard Pongo

Jats Middelheim

Performances — 03.08.2024 (past)

On four Saturdays, Dennis Tyfus invites special performance artists to De Nor. Live on stage: Liegenaar (BE), an improvisation trio comprising artist Gerard Herman, percussionist/drummer Erik Heestermans and cellist/playboy Gino Coomans. Adia Vanheerentals (BE), melodic horn improvisation. And Sheldon Siegel (BE) who performs only once a year, will appear this time in De Nor!

The number of visitors that can be safely admitted is limited

Middelheimmuseum

Dennis Tyfus, De Nor, 2018 © The Artist - Photo: Léonard Pongo

In De Nor

Performances — 06.07.2024 (past)

On four Saturdays, Dennis Tyfus invites special performance artists to De Nor. Live on stage: Piss Rules (BE), WC ladies united in a warm bath of toasters. Stina Fors (SWE), a one-woman punk band with performative sound poetry. And Markus Oehlen (GER), together with Albert Oehlen, Martin Kippenberger and Werner Büttner one of the pioneers of the German Neue Wilden.

The number of visitors that can be safely admitted is limited

Middelheimmuseum

6 years De Nor

Performances — 08.06.2024 (past)

On four Saturdays, Dennis Tyfus invites special performance artists to De Nor. This kicks off with a special birthday party celebrating 6 years of De Nor. Live on stage: Wolf Eyes (US), an extreme productive Trip Metal Psy Jazz duo Nate Young and John Olson. Evicshen (US): visual artist, instrument builder and inventor. DJ Miaux concludes the party.

Middelheimmuseum

De Nor, 2018

Sculpture, long loan for Middelheim Museum Collection

Dennis Tyfus describes De Nor (2018) as a social sculpture. On this stage he organises concerts, performances and parties. Here the performers and the audience become one for a while. As a sculpture it is a reminder of those past moments, and a support that waits patiently for those still to come. As a spectator you can step on stage yourself, or observe other visitors from the gallery. Which role will you adopt?

Continuous viewing. Take a seat, or do your own performance on the stage at De Nor.