In visual arts, collaboration is often secondary to the romanticised idea of
individual artistic genius. Challenging the myth of the solitary artist, this
exhibition explores the unique dynamic of collective creativity and looks at how
it influences artistic production.
In addition to works from the S.M.A.K. collection, created between 1959 and 2021
by art collectives, artist duos or one–off collaborations, this exhibition also
displays works deliberately designed to facilitate other works of art.
Includes works by: Philip Metten, Art & Language, Denicolai & Provoost, Bernd &
Hilla Becher, Jos De Gruyter & Harald Thys, Flexboj & L.A., Narcisse Tordoir &
David Neirings, General Idea, Gilbert & George, HAP, David Hammons & Bruna
Esposito, Franz West, Heimo Zobernig, Danh Vo, Apparatus 22, Ex-artists'
collective (Anikó Loránt, Kaszás Tamás), Audrey Cottin, Alexis Gautier, Anna &
Bernard Blume, Brosi & Bonier, Engelbert Van Anderlecht & Jean Dypréau,
SUPERFLEX, Marina Abràmovic & Jan Hoet, Guillaume Bijl, Allora & Calzadilla,
Jacques Charlier, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Mekhitar Garabedian, Ingrid Mwangi and
Robert Hutter.
Second-hand and antiques market: Shopping on Beverhoutplein and Bij Sint-Jacobs squares
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Lovers of knick-knacks can browse the second-hand and antiques market at Beverhoutplein square and Bij Sint-Jacobs during the weekend.
This neighbourhood is where the modern Ghent Festivities orginated. St James’ Church is a stage on the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella. Here, you will not only find pubs and dance bars, but also art galleries, antiques and interior design shops and shops with accessories and design.
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This exhibition examines the similarities and differences between the purchasing
policy of Jan Hoet, the founder of S.M.A.K. (Municipal Museum of Contemporary
Art), and that of the art collecting couple Roger and Hilda Matthys-Colle. Dr.
Roger Matthys stood at the cradle of the Association for the Museum of
Contemporary Art (V.M.H.K.), which had the ambition to open its own museum and
also purchased art. As president of the association, Matthys had a lot of
influence on the purchasing policy of the V.M.H.K. His private collection
included quite some works that were exhibited in or purchased by the museum.
Both collections are closely intertwined and complement each other.
The Matthys-Colle Collection spans fifty years. In an early stage Roger Matthys
purchased works of art for his private collection as well as for the collection
of the V.M.H.K. In his purchases he did not focus on one specific movement, but
rather created a collection that is representative of all art movements from the
second half of the twentieth century.
In 2020, the S.M.A.K. received 39 works on long-term loan, which now constitute
the basis for this exhibition. Both collections include or at one time included
work by every single artist represented in the exhibition.
The archive exhibition on the upper floor delves deeper into the Matthys-Colle
Collection and the figure of Jan Hoet, while in the room of the association of
the Friends of S.M.A.K. you will discover a selection of works by artists
represented in the Matthys-Colle Collection and exhibited by the V.M.H.K.
The festival "Sorry, not sorry" always takes place in a different neighbourhood
outside the city centre. This time around it takes place in the Ghent
neighbourhood Moscou-Vogelhoek-Flora. At the heart of the festival, you can find
the industrial site of the former weaving and spinning mill De Porre.
Street art in the broadest sense of the word is at the centre of the festival.
As always, the focus is on creative ‘underground’ and ‘out of the box’ art. The
festival puts young artists and organisations in the spotlight and breaks down
the walls between mainstream artists and street artists.
The programme offers a rich variety of visual arts, workshops, info sessions and
educational initiatives.
Join Harshat and Fitz, two experienced comedians from Berlin with very different
cultural backgrounds. One, a brooding bad boy having grown up in the hustle and
bustle of India. The other, a confused small town country kid from New Zealand
trying to adapt to the manic German way of life. Given these two vastly
different backgrounds we have a mix of two competing comedic styles; dark, edgy
and punchy versus warm, cute and absurd - you guess who is who. Both equally
likable and hilarious. We aim to answer the age old question: is funny black and
white? Or are there shades of grey?
The Comedians:
Fitz is a comedian who has performed across New Zealand and Australia to sell
out audiences. He has brought his comedy to Europe having moved here in 2023.
Fitz's comedic style has been described as warm, punchy and energetic. His shows
are jam packed with absurd commentary on life in Europe and wild stories of
growing up on a farm in New Zealand.
Harshat Grew up between the chaotic concrete jungles and the equally chaotic
countryside of India. Currently, he is trying to forget the Bollywood remix
tunes but still bring a Desi angle to his comedy in Berlin. He derives his wit
from his satirical grandmother and his comedy is based on real life observations
and childhood tales. His funny bone was developed as a coping mechanism for his
chaotic upbringing and is now used to gain the attention he craves.
These two comedians couldn't be more different and have become friends in the
most unlikely circumstances. With this show you are really getting it all,
guaranteed laughs and very contrasting perspectives. Be ready to be left in
stitches saying to yourself "funny really is black and white".
Doors at 20:00 || Show starts 20:30
At STAMplein square, a separate part of the museum with changing programmes, you
can visit the heritage project “The square kilometre”. Here you can learn all
about the Dampoort neighbourhood.
Historian in residence Tina de Gendt and researcher Thirza Vandenabeele delve
deep into the history of the area around the Gent-Dampoort railway station.
Contrary to Ledeberg, Rabot and Brugse Poort, which were the central topic of
the project “The square kilometre”, the Dampoort area is not what you could call
a “neighbourhood”. It is composed of parts of the districts Ham, Macharius,
Dendermondsesteenweg and Antwerpsesteenweg.
Prefer not to wait in line at the ticket booth? Want to be sure you can discover
the STAM when you want to? Then book your tickets online in advance and enjoy
your visit to the fullest.
Are you driving to Ghent? First check whether you may enter the city centre with
your vehicle. Clean vehicles may enter the city centre free of charge, polluting
vehicles have to pay. Is your vehicle allowed to enter, but do you not have a
Belgian or Dutch number plate? You will ALWAYS have to register!
Full Try Out nieuwe show, gaat in première september 2024
Sixty years ago the first Turkish migrants came to Ghent. Nowadays almost one
out of ten Ghent citizens has Turkish roots. A group of young people of Turkish
descent set out to find stories, objects and the meaning behind those figures.
The focus of this search was the question of what should be preserved for future
generations. With the help of their grandparents, parents and acquaintances,
they looked for objects, stories and relevant facts relating to the Turkish
migration to Ghent. The outcome of their efforts is a new Ghent-Turkish heritage
collection.
Marie Cloquet creates large-scale hybrid works that constitute a non-classified
overlap between painting and photography. She reconstructs the places where they
came into existence. This way her landscapes ignore the dividing line between
nature and culture, between organic and man-made.
The Shore, a place I'd like to be is the first solo exhibition in a Belgian
museum of electro-acoustic composer and artist Tarek Atoui. He exhibits existing
works and new productions.
Sound constitutes the core of his work. Atoui is well-known for the
sonic-sculptural landscapes he creates on the basis of sounds, images, matter,
space, time, human actions and organic processes. His installations always take
the form of a participative workshop or prompt visitors to listen to the space,
each other, and themselves.
Ladies Night The Fashion Store Eeklo. Op donderdagavond 30 mei openen we om 19
uur de deuren van onze winkel en nodigen we jullie graag uit om mee te genieten
van hapjes en drankjes terwijl je onze lente/zomercollectie kan ontdekken. Onze
styling coaches staan klaar om je onder te dompelen in alle nieuwe trends en
geven je tips en tricks over hoe je onze collecties kan stylen. De eerste 25
aanwezigen krijgen een fashionable goodiebag!
Wat? Ladies Night met hapjes, drankjes en stylingsadvies
Waar? Krugerpark winkelpark, Stationsstraat 82F, 9900 Eeklo
Wanneer? Donderdag 30 april om 19u00