The Museum of Fine Art in Ghent gets a modernist makeover

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To add to its classical collections, the Museum of Fine Art in Ghent has decided to purchase a selection of works from the Modernist era.

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À Gand, le Musée des Beaux-Arts s'offre un look moderniste
In the halls of this museum designed by the architect Van Rysselberghe, a wide variety of artistic styles combines to form a perfect whole. © DR
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The Museum of Fine Art (MSK) in Ghent, located in the beautiful region of Flanders, is a favourite attraction of all Belgians. It is one of the kingdom’s oldest museums, and its rich and diverse permanent collections have earned it a loyal following. It recently decided to break with tradition by adding works from a series of Modernist artists to its collections of paintings by Old Masters.

The museum’s new look

In this prestigious building, which features a uniquely expansive design set off by natural light, traditional and modern masters have never been so deftly paired together. The paintings, illustrations, drawings, and sketches of Van Eyck, Rubens, and Jérôme Bosch; the works of the Flemish Primitives; and medieval wall tapestries blend harmoniously with the paintings of headliner artists like Magritte.

Ghent Museum of Fine Art Dreams by Van Caeckenbergh Positioning « Dreams » by Van Caeckenbergh in the middle of the room means there is truly something for everybody. © DR
Ghent Museum of Fine Art paintings by Cornelis Norbertus and Victor Servanckx The museum’s makeover has finally given it the opportunity to display these paintings by Cornelis Norbertus and Victor Servanckx. © DR

Chameleon-like museum halls

Visitors will be overwhelmed by the beauty on display in museum’s halls, which are adorned with classical, surrealist, and expressionist works that have once again become relevant to the modern day. The museum now highlights art from the 19th and 20th centuries thanks to a series of acquisitions that have never before been displayed and interventions from three contemporary artists that offer a fresh perspective on the topic. It’s high time to visit Ghent so you can see it for yourself!

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