The Belgian Presence of Erwin Cattoor Erwin Cattoor operates within a specific, grounded reality of Belgian contemporary art. Born in Oostende, his practice is rooted in the formal rigor acquired through his studies at the Academy of Fine Arts in Brugge and the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Gent. He does not rely on abstract pretension; instead, his work carries the weight of technical training and a direct engagement with the visual l…