Our Ensor collection is one of the KMSKA’s greatest treasures. It truly is a goldmine – the largest ensemble of the artist’s work anywhere in the world. James Ensor has gone down in history as the painter of masks, yet he was much more than that.
In the first episode of our Ensor video series, curator Herwig Todts takes off the masks. And we also pay a visit to Ostend, where Ensor was born, walked his dogs and eventually died.
It’s not possible to visit the collection for the time being. In the meantime, we’re working hard on a new museum. Our masters aren’t sitting still either. Visit them near you, or travel with them. All over the world.
Joachim Beuckelaer’s 16th-century Vegetable Market had quite a few problems to contend with before its conservation treatment.
There are quite a few mosaics in the museum, each of which has come in for some tender loving care from two passionate craftspeople.
The Madonna by Fouquet, the masterpiece of the KMSKA, on view again in Antwerp.
Just before the summer break, we dispatched our site photographer Karin Borghouts for one more look at how the work is coming on.
When Emma Lambotte discovered James Ensor’s work, she recognized a soul mate. The two of them became lifelong friends.
The first thing you have to do when embarking on any restoration is carry out a preliminary examination.
Which works of art from the KMSKA collection inspire artists today? And why?
Flemish Culture Minister Jan Jambon recently placed another work from the KMSKA collection on the official Flemish Masterpiece List.
Painter Jan Van Beers was accused of painting over photos. Is that correct? Let's find out!
