The City Collection Antwerp: In/Sight
17 May 2024 - 12 Jan 2025
The exhibition In/sight offered a kaleidoscopic view of the dynamic Antwerp art scene. Featuring works by established names and emerging talent from the City Collection Antwerp, the presentation celebrated the unique character of the city as a hub for contemporary art.
+++ This exhibition ran from 17 May 2024 to 12 January 2025. +++
The City Collection Antwerp is a dynamic initiative that aims to provide insight into Antwerp’s diverse contemporary art scene. Reflecting the spirit of the city in flux, it features works by local and international artists, from emerging talent to established names.
Since its launch in 2021, Muhka and the City have been jointly developing the collection via annual acquisitions. Gradually formed through thoughtful selection, this ensemble of works remains at the museum on long-term loan. That initial presentation titled Lipstick and Gas Masks highlighted an emerging generation of artists based in Antwerp. The 2024 iteration focused on artists considered key references, particularly important for Antwerp galleries. Mediators between the local and the international scene, galleries have always played a significant role in the avant-garde developments of the city’s cultural landscape. Opened alongside the 10th edition of Antwerp Art Weekend, In/sight celebrated the uniqueness of Antwerp as a harbour for contemporary art. The presentation unfolded through the year, bringing together the kaleidoscopic variety of artworks from the City Collection Antwerp.
A presentation with works by: Nel Aerts, Özge Akarsu, Moataz Alqaissy, Vered Ben-Kiki, Marcel Broodthaers, Ignace Cami, Fia Cielen, Winnie Claessens, Kasper De Vos, Sam Druant, Bendt Eyckermans, Pélagie Gbaguidi, Daan Gielis, Ann Veronica Janssens, Jaffa Lam, Martin Margiela, Viktor Mattsson, Jonathan Meese, Hana Miletić, Mashid Mohadjerin, Nadia Naveau, Otobong Nkanga, Imge Özbilge, Panamarenko, Margaret Salmon, Subin Son, Walter Swennen, Adrien Tirtiaux, Charline Tyberghein, Leendert van Accoleyen, Philippe Van Wolputte, Mathieu Verhaeghe, Marthe Wéry, Stephen Willats, Guy Woueté en Cindy Wright.
Thanks to: Annie Gentils Gallery, Axel Vervoordt Gallery, Base-Alpha Gallery, DMW Gallery, Fred&Ferry, Galerie Geukens & De Vil, Galerie Jamar, Gallery Sofie Van de Velde, Keteleer Gallery, Micheline Szwajcer Galerie, Office Baroque, Otty Park, Pizza Gallery, PLUS-ONE Gallery, Shoobil Gallery, Tim Van Laere Gallery, Zeno X Gallery.
Visit antwerpenstadscollectie.ensembles.org to find a wealth of information about the City Collection and the exhibition.
