Antwerp

A vibrant Belgian city known for its rich history, stunning architecture, world-renowned diamond trade, and thriving arts scene. Highlights include the Cathedral of Our Lady, the bustling port, and its role as a global fashion hub.

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    Rubens – The Master of Baroque and the Essence of Flemish Art

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    Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) was a pivotal Flemish painter who defined the Baroque era with his dynamic compositions and rich colors. His early life in a cultured family enriched his artistic and diplomatic pursuits. Training under esteemed masters like Otto van Veen shaped his style, while his Italian journey in 1600 integrated innovative techniques from the Renaissance. Rubens’ mature career featured significant commissions from royalty, reflected in masterpieces like The Raising of the Cross. His legacy endures, influencing generations of artists and art movements.

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    Baroque Influencers

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    City festival of tradition and renewal Baroque Influencers is a new city festival in Antwerp, Belgium, that seeks to explore the ways in which we are still influenced by the Baroque era today. The festival is a collaboration between UCSIA, the University of Antwerp, and over fifteen cultural organizations, and features exhibitions, concerts, lectures, and…

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    Sarah De Vos

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    Palindroom 01.04—07.05.2023 Antwerp Zuid Gallery Sofie Van de Velde Sarah De Vos is a Belgian artist who has been making waves in the art world with her unique and thought-provoking works. She graduated from Sint-Lucas Antwerp in 2008, and went on to take a postgraduate course at De Ateliers in Amsterdam. Since then, she has…