
About us
Maghenta is an international organisation for artists, art practitioners, programmers, scholars and art lovers with affinity for Indian arts and with the interest for innovation. We strongly believe in the power of art as a remedy, with the ability to positively arouse curiosity towards another culture and stimulate collaboration, free of prejudice.
OUR MISSION
Maghenta counteracts to the lack of visibility of
- Indian-inspired performances within the cultural and artistic scene in Belgium in particular, but also on an international level.
- contemporary artistic work in India.
Maghenta builds an unique 'bridge of exchange' between
- contemporary and traditional arts
- art, academics and the corporate world
- multiple artists from mainly Belgium and India

Laura Neyskens

Dr. Ayla Joncheere
Open Ensemble & other staff members
Maghenta strengthens her team with a versatile group of associated artists, Our in-house team provides expertise in Indian traditional dance forms, contemporary dance and dance education.

Tom Decuyper

Julie Thomas

Sooraj Subramaniam

Lara Scaiola
Our board
Board: Margot Neyskens (chair), Alain Platel, Chokri Ben Chikha, Paolo Favero, Irina Majumdar
General Assembly: Iris Raspoet, Lisbeth Maes

Margot Neyskens

Alain Platel

Chokri Ben Chikha

Paolo Favero

Francis Laleman

Irina Majumdar
Meet our partners
Maghenta appreciates the continuous support of its partners, with whom we frequently collaborate.








Our friends
Maghenta believes in compatibility, the process of sharing and inspiring one another. This mindset leads to many friendships and collaborations, which we continiously like to expand, increase and enhance.













