Founded by artist Joep van Lieshout in 2008, the Artist Driven Playground Brutus is host to massive, challenging performances, and group and solo exhibitions. With a mission to offer artists time, space and freedom to experiment at a massive scale. Next to 6000m2 of exhibition spaces and a sculpture garden, Brutus offers a residency and a grant. Brutus consists of 2 foundations: Brutus Space and Brutus Base. Brutus Base presents all projects and activities related to the work of Atelier Van Lieshout. Brutus Space does all projects and activities related to other artists.