In depth, Performance
Cosmic Body: A Live Hypnosis Activation
28 Mar 2026
Experience a performative session on hypnosis and trance with Michele Occelli, set within Stef Van Looveren’s site-specific installation.
In depth, M HKA late, Performance
Sound Healing Concert
8 May 2026
Come lie down, listen and slow down. Surya Nada presents a sound healing concert in dialogue with COSMIC BODY by Stef Van Looveren.
Artist Talk, In depth
Double lecture with Clara Schulmann and Tímea Junghaus
24 Jan 2026, 15:00 - 16:15
Clara Schulmann and Timea Junghaus were commissioned by M HKA to explore the practice of Pauline Curnier Jardin in greater depth and to write about specific aspects of her work from their respective perspectives.
Family, In depth
Experience Pauline's World
10 Oct 2025 - 25 Jan 2026
At the exhibition by Pauline Curnier Jardin, there’s not only plenty to see — but also lots to do! In the Salon and the Labo at M HKA, you can experiment, draw, craft, and invent stories — all in the colourful, magical atmosphere of Pauline’s world.
Event, In depth, Talk, Youth
GUT! (Hyster-X) : A literary evening dedicated to the gut
29 Jan 2026, 19:00 - 22:45
In three chapters and a panel discussion, we explore everything related to the belly — starting from the surface and gradually descending into the depths of intuition.
Event, Film, In depth, Performance
My Wonderful Whorehouse
27 Nov 2025, 18:50 - 22:05
This evening offers a diverse and unfiltered insight into sex work. Discover how sex work spaces operate, the choices and challenges involved, and how the people working there use their bodies, intimacy, and fantasies in their practice.
In depth
Archipelago of Artistic Practices. A Jubilee and M HKA Research Summit
14-21 Jun 2025
The Research Summit comprises a series of artistic and discursive presentations, alongside moments of constructive reflection. It's an ambitious programme taking place in conjunction with M HKA’s exhibition 'The Geopolitics of Infrastructure'.
Education, In depth
M HKA ACADEMY (NL)
9-30 Mar 2025
Action in Antwerp! The passionate M HKA art historian and Academy lecturer Piet Van Hecke invites you for a free crash course in the history of happenings and performances in Antwerp.
In depth, M HKA late
Philosophical Café with Nástio Mosquito & Gideon Hakker
31 Oct 2024, 18:30 - 20:30
What does it mean to be on the ‘right’ side of history? Nástio Mosquito inspires us to reflect on the difference between truth and lies, between certainty and clarity. In this context, we invite you to join our Philosophical Café, in the presence of the artist, moderated by philosopher Gideon Hakker.
Practicing Fashion. An evening of talks and presentations with Vava Dudu, Marlie Mul, Shanzhai Lyric, Tenant of Culture and Jeppe Ugelvig
30 Mar 2023, 19:00 - 21:00
An evening of talks and presentations bringing together five practitioners who are actively developing new visions and material realities in the expanded field of fashion.
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