Exhibition
08/06/2024 - 20/10/2024
Our Flemish masters are back in the spotlight, this time shining at the esteemed Montreal Museum of Fine Arts! Established in 1860, the MMFA is renowned as one of Canada’s oldest cultural institutions, housing nearly 47,000 artworks spanning thousands of years. With its innovative approach to art, the museum provides the perfect setting for this new exhibition that bridges past, present, and future. Vice, vertu, désir, folie (or Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools) takes the viewer on a journey to the Low Countries from the 15th to the 17th century, a period marked by ...
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21/06/2024 - 03/11/2024
The Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn will present the Latin American art collection of The Phoebus Foundation for five months during the exhibition History and Mystery: Latin American Art and Europe. This exhibition explores the European influences on Latin American art by highlighting two remarkable periods: the 17th to the 19th centuries on one hand and the modern era of the 20th century on the other. The first part of the exhibition highlights the unique bond between Latin America and Europe in art, which unfolded from the 17th century onwards. Influenced by European cultures, ...
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Travelling treasures
15/01/2024 - 15/11/2024
Stadhuismuseum Zierikzee regularly organises exhibitions under the title Zeeland Masters of the Golden Age. Each year is devoted to a specific theme, subject or oeuvre of a particular artist. During the upcoming exhibition, the Flemish master Dirck van Delen will be put in the spotlight. Visitors will then also have the opportunity to admire a work from The Phoebus Foundation collection, namely Deathbed Portrait of Pieter van Delen. The exhibition will run from the 15th of January to the 15th of November 2024. For those who want to discover more about this unique work, Ext ...
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Travelling treasures
25/01/2024 - 19/01/2025
The Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, also known as Trinity, will be exhibited in the Swiss Sauriermuseum from January 23, 2024, until January 19, 2025. For Trinity, this is also her debut as a museum piece. Almost 12 metres long and around 4 metres at the shoulder, she will be the undisputed queen of dinosaurs at the Sauriermuseum for a year. When Trinity was acquired from Swiss auction house Koller on April 18, 2023, it was immediately clear that the dinosaur fossil fit perfectly into The Phoebus Foundation’s vision. Scientific research and sharing the results of that researc ...
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Travelling treasures
05/02/2024 - 01/02/2027
The retable with the Lamentation from The Phoebus Foundation’s collection will be on display at The Art Institute of Chicago for the next three years. This rare masterpiece, originating from the Southern Netherlands and produced in the 15th century, was originally intended for private worship. Of the few examples with the Lamentation as the central motif, this unique piece will finally be accessible to a wider audience after a long time. A unique opportunity to learn about the artistic and devotional traditions of the period!
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Travelling treasures
24/02/2024 - 24/02/2025
In the spring of 2024, Museum Hof van Busleyden will reopen its doors with a staggering transformation. Within the renewed permanent exhibition, you immerse yourself in the splendour of the Burgundian era, encountering celebrities from Mechelen such as Hiëronymus van Busleyden, Margaret of Austria, and Charles V. The exhibition unveils a carefully curated selection of masterpieces from the Northern Renaissance, challenging historical narratives by exploring themes such as nation-building, humanism, religion, globalization, gender, and power. Additionally, the museum seamle ...
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Travelling treasures
29/03/2024 - 03/11/2024
Step into the world of Constant Permeke during Constant Permeke against the light. With approximately 30 remarkable artworks, this exhibition in the renovated Permeke Museum offers a fresh perspective on Permeke’s versatile oeuvre. By intertwining raw emotion with everyday reality, he skillfully portrayed the most delicate moments of human nature, constantly pushing the boundaries of his art. During this exhibition, you can also discover a work by Gust. De Smet from The Phoebus Foundation collection. Sailors in Ostend marks a turning point in De Smet’s art ...
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Travelling treasures
13/04/2024 - 18/08/2024
Musée des Beaux-Arts in Mons presents from April 13th a new exhibition dedicated to the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. This exhibition highlights Rodin’s artistic journey, with Belgium as a central point where his art flourished. His fascination with the innovations of the Renaissance is illustrated through comparisons with influential figures such as Michelangelo, Vesalius, Mabuse, and Rubens. Furthermore, Rodin’s work is placed in dialogue with contemporary artist Berlinde De Bruyckere. During the exhibition, visitors also have the opportunity to admire The T ...
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Travelling treasures
27/04/2024 - 01/10/2024
Discover the enchanting world of Jan Davidsz. De Heem during the new exhibition Opulence Distilled at the Snijders&Rockoxhuis. This exhibition not only provides a unique insight into the artist’s oeuvre but also includes a stunning floral still life from The Phoebus Foundation’s collection. In this still life, Jan Davidsz. De Heem reveals a range of subtle details, from the barely perceptible reflection of a windowpane in the glass of a vase to the clear water droplets on the table. With this meticulous attention to detail, De Heem captur ...
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Travelling treasures
29/04/2024 - 03/11/2024
During the third edition of Kunstuur Hasselt, you dive into the colourful world of Roze Harmonie and Marc greets things in the morning from The Phoebus Foundation collection. Enjoy the fascinating stories behind these works, told by well-known Flemish personalities!
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Travelling treasures
26/05/2024 - 13/10/2024
From May 26 to October 13, 2024, you can discover the new exhibition Les Liaisons Désireuses at Kasteel d’Ursel, where the theme of eroticism and its influence on art throughout the centuries is highlighted. Ranging from subtle and sensual to explicit and provocative, a treasure of 18th- and 19th-century erotic objects and paintings from various collections, including those of The Phoebus Foundation, is displayed throughout the castle.
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Travelling treasures
31/05/2024 - 11/10/2024
As part of the Flemish Masters in Situ art project, various Flemish masterpieces are displayed at the original locations for which they were designed. As a result, a rare bozzetto by Anthony Van Dyck from our collection can be viewed in the Church of Our Lady in Dendermonde. This compositional sketch illustrates The Adoration of the Shepherds, which was designed for the church’s chapel. The bozzetto offers a glimpse into Van Dyck’s initial concept for the composition. The sketch was likely made to present his design and secure the commission. Most of the sketch ...
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Travelling treasures
14/06/2024 - 05/01/2025
Starting June 14, the Fashion Museum in Hasselt will dedicate an entire exhibition to the transformative power of motherhood through the lens of fashion. Central to this exhibition are mother figures in all their forms, from kinship and families to mentoring and other expressions of nurturing. Additionally, the exhibition explores how mothers have served as sources of inspiration for fashion designers throughout history. In addition to this magnificent work by Lucas Cranach I, there are also two other works from The Phoebus Foundation to discover in the exhibition. M&Ot ...
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Travelling treasures
18/06/2024 - 02/02/2025
Het Kunstuur regularly showcases works by Belgian artists in exhibitions at various locations throughout Belgium, where famous Flemings highlight their connection to an artist or artwork. As usual, The Phoebus Foundation contributes by lending several pieces from its collection. During the seventh edition of Kunstuur Mechelen, you can discover two works by Théo Van Rysselberghe in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit in Mechelen.
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Travelling treasures
29/06/2024 - 27/10/2024
Ensor’s imaginary paradise depicts the unique bond between James Ensor and his hometown of Ostend. Throughout his life, he embraced the city as his artistic playground, which is reflected in his work. The many idyllic images of the sea, dunes, and polders honor the cultural coastal city. As a member of local artistic circles, he actively participated in Ostend’s cultural life and worked to preserve the city’s beauty. This special connection between the iconic Ensor and his beloved coastal city can now be admired in the Venetian Galleries in Ostend. The exh ...
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06/07/2024 - 06/06/2025
On July 5th, a new permanent exhibition opens at the provincial heritage site Ename, allowing you to explore the fascinating world of heritage both frontstage and backstage. Through various masterpieces, including three from The Phoebus Foundation collection, you will encounter the most captivating stories. Additionally, you can meet experts on-site who share their latest scientific insights about the exhibited artworks.
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Permanent
Cotton, wool and leather. Katoen Natie was formed to trade, ship, and handle these basic raw materials. Today, the Katoen Natie group provides port and logistics services for a range of other sectors; however, it has maintained its links with the original business through a fascinating collection of antique textile art. ‘3500 Years of Textile Art’ illustrates the history of Egypt, from the Pharaonic to the Islamic period. In five serene rooms you will discover ancient textile art, clothing, accessories and other archaeological finds from ancient Egypt, the Near East and ...
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Permanent
In a powerful and wide landscape on the Scheldt in Beveren, Katoen Natie built a contemporary office castle that fully matches the historic character of the area. Burcht Singelberg is named after the name of the castle of the Beveren glory, which played a key role in the separation of the southern and northern Netherlands in 1585. Only a hill remains of the historic castle, where the contemporary Burcht Singelberg has been erected. Katoen Natie and Indaver, among others, are based there. The buildings are grouped in a conglomerate, a bold whole that manifests itself promine ...
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Permanent
The exhibition “Rascals & Rebels”, which adorns the corridors of the HeadquARTers, brings together contemporary European and Latin American artists. Every artist addresses a social, political or cultural topic in his own playful or rebellious way. Sculptures by Maria Causa and Jose Gurvich, paintings by Edgard Tytgat and Julio Laraz, installations by Libero Badii and Eddo Stern, … They encourage the visitor to reflect on the generally accepted ideas.
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The CoBrA depot joins Katoen Natie’s HeadquARTers. It is an exploration of the very diverse collection: paintings, graphic work, sculptures and applied art, bibliophile editions and other publications as the foundation of the movement. Versatility is the strong suit of this collection. The big names of CoBrA are present: Dotremont, Alechinsky, Appel, Corneille, Constant and Jorn, among many others. From a slightly odd concept, totally in line with CoBrA, the depot visit gives the opportunity to experience the essence of the CoBrA movement.
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