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In its latest presentation from the collection, the M HKA is taking as its theme the art in Flanders from 1985 to 1995. Its starting point is Artefactum magazine, which presented a defining image of the local art of that period, and the project focuses on both the art produced and the art criticism. The purchasing policy pursued by the then newborn M HKA is also examined, revealing that the magazine played an important part in it. Having previously turned the spotlight on the ICC, the museum is hereby once again looking at a period in its own history.
The decade from the mid-80s to the mid-90s was one of hope and vigour in the visual arts in Flanders. It was characterised by increasing internationalisation and growing self-confidence, but also by the expanding influence of the market. The market became the main means of gaining interest, and the art of that time was perfectly suited to this. After the explosive painting of Die Neue Wilden and Transavantguardia, this was now the heyday of sculpture, with its vivid, clearly delineated works.
Artefactum magazine was a perfect reflection of that period. It was glossy, eager in its international aspirations, and was the first in Belgium to introduce the extravagant adverts that have come to be part of any successful international art periodical. It balanced text with large, attractive illustrations, and its aim was to present the latest art to a broad readership of art-lovers and buyers. Its 53 issues, which looked at the work of more than 1500 artists, enabled Artefactum to offer a realistic picture of a key period that signalled a new start in the internationalisation of art in Flanders.
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Artefactum no 01, 1983 |
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Marina & Ulay Abramovic, Anima Mundi , 1993 courtesy collection M HKA |
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Luc Tuymans Antichambre, 1985 collection M HKA
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Luc Deleu, Station Europa Gare Central, 1986-89 courtesy collection M HKA photo Wim Riemens |
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Artefactum no 41, 1991 |
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John Körmeling, Gat in de wolk, 1989 courtesy collection M HKA photo Syb'l. S. - Pictures |
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Artefactum no 18, 1987 |
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Wolfgang Laib, Tapijt van hazelaarpollen, 1987 courtesy collection M HKA photo Syb'l. S. - Pictures |
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Artefactum no 29, 1989 |
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Wim Delvoye, Twee delftse butaangasflessen, 1988 courtesy collection M HKA photo Syb'l S.-Pictures |
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Richard Deacon, Body of thought n°2, 1988 collection M HKA
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Exhibition view with Richard Baquié and Tony Cragg photo collection M HKA |
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Richard Baquié, Dérive, 1986 photo collection M HKA |
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Exhibition view with Richard Baquié, Patrick Corillon and Jan Vercruysse photo collection M HKA |
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Guillaume Bijl, 10 foto's van installaties, 1979-1985 place St Lambert Liège photoM HKA |
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Jan Vercruysse Kamer (III), 1986 collection M HKA
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Exhibition view with Juan Muñoz and Denmark photo collection M HKA |
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Denmark, Artefactum, 1983 -94, nr. 1 – 50, 1994 detail, photo M HKA
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Patrick Corillon A Beaubourg la grande rétrospective J. Beuys, 1987 collection M HKA
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Exhibition view with Alan Charlton and Didier Vermeiren photo collection M HKA |
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Christian Boltanski, Réserves: Meurtres, 1989-1990 collection M HKA
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Ludwig Vandevelde, Image du Monde, 1988 collection M HKA |
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