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In Situ

Özgür Kar — MALAISE

24 May – 7 Sep 2025

The first institutional solo exhibition of Özgür Kar in Belgium, MALAISE, features a new site-specific installation. The presentation includes theatrical sound and video installation that explores themes of collective unease, stagnation, and endurance.

Archive

King Kong: Between Cinephilia and Leftist Activism

24 May – 7 Sep 2025

From 1974 to 1982, cultural centre King Kong was a vibrant space in Antwerp where film, debate, and activism came together. In addition to offering a broad spectrum of film classics and contemporary auteur cinema, King Kong also served as a platform for socially critical documentaries, feminist films, queer cinema, and revolutionary Third Cinema.

Collection

The Situation is Fluid

25 Jan 2025 – 3 Jan 2027

The M HKA collection is always evolving, and we live in times of change. In 2025, M HKA will present a renewed and concise collection display featuring around thirty outstanding works by Flemish artists, including those who live and work (or have lived and worked) here.

Collection

Panamarenko — Journey to the Stars

25 Jan – 7 Sep 2025

‘Journey to the Stars’ delves into Panamarenko’s fascination with the cosmos. By showcasing major works such as Bing of the Ferro Lusto, Flying Cigar Called Flying Tiger, and De Grote Plumbiet together for the first time, complemented by calculations, sketches, and photographs from the archive, the artist’s thought process and imagination are brought to light.




FILM

De Cinema

The Cinema, M HKA’s film operation, housed in De Studio, a multidisciplinary cultural center in Antwerp, shows high-profile films that often remain under the radar.

Discover The Cinema’s film programme here >

NEW MUSEUM

New museum building for the Muhka

Antwerp not only has a rich art history, but also a vibrant contemporary art scene, with Muhka as an important hub. A brand new building for Muhka will give a boost to contemporary visual art in the city and the world.

Follow the trajectory closely >

CONTEMPORARY ART IN ANTWERP

Antwerp, hotspot for contemporary art

Antwerp not only has a rich art history. The city also has a vibrant contemporary art scene, with the M HKA as an important pioneer and hub. Scattered throughout the districts, you will find bustling studios, renowned art schools and numerous large and specialised art galleries. Antwerp also hosts international art events.

Discover what Antwerp has to offer in terms of contemporary art >

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