Results of the Getty’s examination of our Madonna
A team of researchers, art historians and conservators examined the masterpiece from the KMSKA at The Getty in Los Angeles.
Research
Research
News & updates
Stay amazed. About the reconstruction, the new acquisitions and insights, events,... In short, an artful collection of news and updates.
Interesting articles
On tour
On tour
Henri De Braekeleer, modernist painter
The Musée Rops in Namur is presenting a survey of work by Henri De Braekeleer – the forgotten painter of scenes from Old Antwerp.
Collection
Collection
6 things you need to know about Fouquet’s Madonna
Jean Fouquet’s Madonna is the KMSKA’s outstanding masterpiece. Hardly surprising, as it’s an exceptional work. But why is that?
On tour
On tour
Five artful city trips
Wanderlust? Our works of art have itchy feet too. Take a city trip and admire them right now! Five destinations, five masterpieces.
Collection
Collection
Museum Muse: Ben Sledsens
Which works of art from the KMSKA collection inspire artists today? And why?
Restoration
Restoration
KMSKA Backstage: The Restoration Studio
De restauratoren restaureren in grote getale. Gewapend met penselen, pigmenten en wattenstaafjes stomen ze de werken klaar. Kijk mee!
Collection
Collection
KMSKA Backstage: The Collection
The curators are working hard on the new presentation of the collection. A collection of world stature. Come and take a peek backstage!
Renovation
Renovation
KMSKA Backstage: The Building
We’re building not just one museum for you but two. Two in the space of one! Come and take a peek backstage!
Research
Research
SMART*LIGHT
The aim of the Smart*Light research project is to develop a ‘tabletop synchrotron’, a compact and with adjustable wavelengths
Renovation
Renovation
Archaeological research Duke of Alva’s fortress
Archaeological research in the museum garden revealed the precise location of the Duke of Alva’s fortress.
Renovation
Renovation
Focus on the facades
The museum facades are decorated with impressive 19th-century sculptures. How and when were these statues installed?
Artists
Artists
James Ensor
The most important collection of James Ensor in the world can be found at the KMSKA. But who was the man behind the masks?