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    Behind the Scenes in Tallinn

    Behind the scenes

    On June 21, 2024, the exhibition History and Mistery: Latin American Art and Europe opened at the Kumu Art Museum in Tallinn, Estonia. This exceptional installation features 112 Latin American works curated by Sirje Helme and Kadi Polli, whilst offering a unique scenography desig ...

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    Collection highlights

    Pair of Silk Boots from Central Asia

    Onbekende meester, 1010-1160

    Black Bread

    Constant Permeke, 1923

    Landscape with Mountains and Fruit Trees

    Diego Rivera, 1948

    Etruscan Mirror

    Onbekende meester, ca. 400-300 v.Chr.

    Village with a Group of Trees and a Mule

    Pieter Bruegel I, ca. 1554

    Børneleg (Children’s Game)

    Asger Jorn, 1953

    Design for a Ceiling Piece in the Jesuit Church in Antwerp: Saint Margaret

    Peter Paul Rubens, ca. 1620

    La chasse

    Karel Appel, 1956

    7443

    Celestial Globe

    Jodocus Hondius, 1648

    Skeleton Arresting Masqueraders

    James Ensor, 1891

    Winter in Etikhove

    Valerius De Saedeleer, ca. 1926

    Moonscape with Merry Animals

    Constant, 1948

    The Assumption of the Virgin

    Nicolás Enríquez, 1744

    Amorphous Figures

    Roberto Matta, 1940

    Twee albasten pleurants voor het grafmonument van Jean de Berry

    Two Alabaster Pleurants for the Mausoleum of Duke Jean de Berry

    Etienne Bobillet en Paul Mosselman, ca. 1450-53

    Bridal Ensemble in Valenciennes Lace

    Theatrum Orbis Terrarum

    Abraham Ortelius, 1575

    Spring

    Valerius De Saedeleer, ca. 1926

    Study of an Old Woman

    Peter Paul Rubens, ca. 1615-20

    7253

    Lass tausend Blumen blühen

    Anselm Kiefer, 1998

    Zelfportret met stilleven

    Self-Portrait with Still Life

    Fernando Botero, 1963

    7519

    Our Lady of Aránzazu

    Onbekende meester (Mexico), 18de eeuw

    The Weaver

    Diego Rivera, 1936

    Constructif “La Panne”

    Joaquin Torres-Garcia, 1932

    Saint Barbara

    Onbekende meester, 18de eeuw

    Virgin and Child with Archangel

    Juan Correa, ca. 1710

    Triptych with the Adoration of the Magi

    Meester van Frankfurt en atelier, 1510-20

    Antwerp Cathedral

    7204

    One of the Eleven Portraits with the genealogy of the Inca Emperors

    Onbekende meester, 18de eeuw

    The Lovers

    Gust. De Smet, 1921

    The Virgin and Child with Saints Thomas, John the Baptist, Jerome and Louis (detail)

    Hugo Van der Goes en atelier, ca. 1470-82

    Shut Your Mouth

    Quinten Metsys, ca. 1528

    7287

    Orbis Terrae Compendiosa Descriptio

    Rumold Mercator naar Gerard Mercator, 1587

    The Holy Family of Nazareth

    Diego Quispe Tito en atelier, ca. 1675

    The Life of Mary: The Marriage of the Virgin

    Onbekende meester, 1418-25

    Figures

    Constant, Corneille, 1950

    Portrait of an Old Woman

    Quinten Metsys, ca. 1510

    The Fishmonger’s Stall

    Frans Snijders, 1620-30

    The Pink Alley

    Rik Wouters, 1912

    The Dark Night of Aranoë

    Leonora Carrington, 1976

    Portrait of the Antwerp Jeweller Johannes Gansacker

    Antoon Van Dyck, ca. 1620-21

    Currently on view

    History and Mystery: Latin American Art and Europe

    21/06/2024 - 03/11/2024

    Dirck van Delen, a Zeeland Master of the Golden Age

    15/01/2024 - 15/11/2024

    T.rex «TRINITY»

    25/01/2024 - 19/01/2025

    Retable with the Lamentation

    05/02/2024 - 01/02/2027

    Hof van Busleyden

    24/02/2024 - 24/02/2025

    Constant Permeke against the light

    29/03/2024 - 03/11/2024

    Kunstuur Hasselt

    29/04/2024 - 03/11/2024

    M&Others

    14/06/2024 - 05/01/2025

    Kunstuur Mechelen 7

    18/06/2024 - 02/02/2025

    Ostend, Ensor’s Imaginary Paradise

    29/06/2024 - 27/10/2024

    Erfgoedsite Ename

    06/07/2024 - 06/06/2025

    Focus Topography

    01/09/2024 - 16/07/2025

    3500 years of textile art

    Permanent

    Burcht Singelberg

    Permanent

    Rascals & rebels

    Permanent

    The CoBrA Depot

    Permanent

    History and Mystery: Latin American Art and Europe

    Exhibition

    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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    Dirck van Delen, a Zeeland Master of the Golden Age

    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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    T.rex «TRINITY»

    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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    Retable with the Lamentation

    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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    Hof van Busleyden

    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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    Constant Permeke against the light

    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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    Kunstuur Hasselt

    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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    M&Others

    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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    Kunstuur Mechelen 7

    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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    Ostend, Ensor’s Imaginary Paradise

    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 Venetiaanse Gaanderijen in Ostend. Th ...

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    Erfgoedsite Ename

    Travelling treasures

    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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    Focus Topography

    Travelling treasures

    01/09/2024 - 16/07/2025

    The Antwerp Keizerskapel is getting a new setup! This time, it features a remarkable selection of masterpieces from The Phoebus Foundation collection, including a world map and an atlas, displayed alongside a double-sided surveyor’s circle and a reduction compass from the early 17th century. The Atlas Minor by Gerard Mercator and Jodocus Hondius is a printed masterpiece filled with beautiful illustrations that not only depict historical borders but also showcase the beauty of cartography. At the same time, Rumold Mercator built upon and expanded the groundbreaking wor ...

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    3500 years of textile art

    Exhibition

    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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    Burcht Singelberg

    Exhibition

    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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    Rascals & rebels

    Exhibition

    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

    Exhibition

    Permanent

    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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