Expo Acquisition | Everyone's art collection

In recent decades, the Flemish Community has invested in the acquisition of contemporary artworks by both domestic and foreign artists. Over the years, this has resulted in an impressive art collection. However, the majority of this collection remains behind closed museum doors, with only a fraction of it being exhibited in Flemish museums. In the exhibition 'Acquisition', we introduce you to a selection of contemporary artworks that have been added to this collection over the past five years. Simultaneously with the exhibition, you can discover the seven-part documentary series 'Acquisition' on VRT MAX. Each episode focuses on one artist, providing an intimate insight into their life, work, and artistic vision. 'Acquisition' offers a profound exploration of various societal themes such as colonialism, identity, and activism, through the artworks in the exhibition.

About the exhibition
7 artists, 14 works. Each artist selected, in addition to their own work, another piece from the Flemish collection. The collection comprises various art forms including painting, sculpture, installations, video, and performance. The exhibition introduces you to the diversity of the contemporary art scene in Flanders and the artists enriching our culture.

Artists
Leyla Aydoslu, Denicolai & Provoost, Maika Garnica, Frederik Lizen, Karl Philips, Laura Nsengiyumva, Thomas Verstraeten. They chose works by Pélagie Gbaguidi, Jacqueline Mesmaeker, Francis Alÿs, Kasper De Vos, Liliane Vertessen, Pascale Marthine Tayou, Adrien Tirtiaux. In collaboration with Borgerhoff-Lamberigts with the support of Belgian Tax Shelter.