Using a curated group exhibition, Coppejans Gallery will look back on the activities of the past five years in its own unique way. However, the exhibition will not be a “best of” selection, but rather a dynamic overview of some of the insights the operation has yielded over the past five years. As the gallery was founded on the basis of one hundred preparatory talks, the exhibition will also feature a discussion table at which a new series of one hundred talks will be launched.

Ever since its start-up in the COVID-19 period, the gallery has felt at home the neighbourhood. The Schipperskwartier is a place where everything comes together, with a daytime and a nightlife. Although primarily known as a red light district, Falcon Square was also given a connecting function between the Eilandje and the city centre. Through the gallery's projects in and around the square, the gallery built a good relationship with the neighbourhood. More than 10 addresses will feature work in shop windows, on terraces and behind windows from 28 May to 30 June. One of the most striking locations is the sex cinema/shop Coconuts in Oude Leeuwenrui. There, people will be able to order some art films in the private booths in addition to the classic offerings.

Since Bart Van Dijck raised a hundred oak trees for the Beuys100 project in 2021, a new series of oak trees have been presented to potential adopters every year. This year, there are four. Candidates are welcome on Sunday 01.06 from 15:00. It is also a reunion moment for the 100+1+2+3 adopters of past years.

Performance by Bart Van Dijck, Thursday 29.05, 19:00, Falconplein

On Saturday 31.05 we will celebrate the 5th anniversary with a performative reception by Studio DO. They will pay tribute to our heritage and the connecting properties of squares and streets by organising a festively animated reception with cups, jugs and tables made of cobblestones and street embroidery. Those who want to take a cup home afterwards can buy it and keep it as a souvenir.

Performance by Studio DO, Saturday 31.05, 15:00 - 19:00, Falconplein

While his work 'Screaming in a bucket' is on top of one of the Falconplein billboards, Adriaan Rees' new LP Sitting on a silent wave will be presented with a performance on Sunday 01.06.

Performance by Adriaan Rees, Sunday 01.06, 16:00, Falconplein

Five years ago, on 4 June 2020, Coppejans Gallery officially opened its doors for the first time. During Antwerp Art Weekend 2025, this will be celebrated with an anniversary exhibition, some performances and an exhibition behind the windows of the Schipperskwartier.