We would like to warmly invite you to participate in 'Sticky fingers', an upcoming exhibition at Atelier FAAR Art Space in Antwerp, organised in the context of Antwerp Art Weekend 2026.

The premise of the exhibition is intentionally simple and open: we invite each participant to contribute a sticker. This can be a sticker you create yourself, or one you already have and would like to share. The content is entirely up to you. It might be something politically or socially meaningful, a personal thought, a drawing, a humorous image, a slogan, a graphic you like, or even the sticker of your favourite kebab place. The gesture can be serious, playful, intimate, absurd, or completely casual.

With this project, we want to transform FAAR Art Space into a temporary, uncensored container of ideas, built collectively through the accumulation of stickers. Much like the layered sticker walls found in club toilets, on street corners, or across city walls, the exhibition aims to grow organically through many contributions. The presence of numerous, overlapping stickers is essential to the project—the density itself becomes the exhibition.

For this reason, the invitation is intentionally open. While we are reaching out to artists directly, you are very welcome to share this invitation with anyone you wish—friends, other artists, neighbours, or anyone who might want to contribute. Participation is not limited to the art scene; the goal is for the FAAR wall to become a surface where anyone can leave an idea.

Participants can contribute in two ways:

• by creating a sticker, or
• by bringing a sticker they simply like and want to place on the wall.
The exhibition will open during Antwerp Art Weekend, and on Friday evening we will host an opening gathering at the Atelier FAAR , with music, a DJ, food and drinks. More details about the program will follow soon.

If you would like to participate, you may:

• bring your sticker in person, or
• send it by post so it arrives before the installation date.

Atelier FAAR – which stands for For Artists and Residents – is a platform for artistic exchange and community engagement, deeply rooted in the vibrant neighborhood of Borgerhout, Antwerp. Our activities are based in two buildings on Kistemaeckersstraat, where we offer affordable, sustainably built studios made from reusable and second-hand materials. With this initiative, we support not only emerging and established artists but also create space for amateur makers. In this way, we foster a community that thrives on collaboration and creativity, embodying the ethos of artists for artists.

At the core of FAAR’s mission is our commitment to facilitating meaningful dialogue and collaboration between guest artists, local residents, and the wider community. We believe that artistic practice serves as a powerful tool for connection, reflection, and social engagement. By bridging the gap between art and the neighborhood, we aim to create a rich tapestry of shared experiences and ideas.