Let’s face it, the people of Antwerp have great taste. Even if every street feels like a patchwork quilt, around every corner elements of architectural interest can be found. The Antwerp Art Weekend program is stacked with interesting exhibitions, but sometimes the buildings that house them merit equal attention. Included in this selection are spaces that, besides hosting excellent exhibitions, stand out for their architectural qualities.

This tour starts at M HKA (our central location) and passes Axel Vervoordt Gallery, de boer, DE SINGEL, KMSKA, Middeleheimmuseum, Newchild, TICK TACK, Tim Van Laere Gallery, and valerie_traan gallery.

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In Antwerp’s vibrant art scene, community and collaboration are woven into the DNA of the city. Most projects do not emerge in isolation, but grow from shared ideas, interaction, and a desire to connect. The exhibitions in this selection are the product of artistic communities coming together, opening up their spaces for visitors to engage and explore. Discover the interactive installations, social initiatives, meeting spaces, and join in!

This tour starts at M HKA (our central location) and passes, Archipel, Base-Alpha Gallery, C A S S T L, Coppejans Gallery, Dingen Die Niet Verkopen, FAAR, Het Bos, Pizza Gallery, PLUS-ONE Projects, Rik Rosseels Gallery, Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, SECONDroom, Temp, and ZIJspoor.

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In recent years, the boundaries between fashion, design, and the visual arts have become increasingly porous. It’s no shock that in a city like Antwerp — with its rich history in the fields of fashion and design — these different disciplines often converge, collide, and cross-pollinate. The exhibitions in this selection play with the codes of fashion and (graphic) design, showing just how much they are woven into the DNA of our city.

This tour starts at M HKA (our central location) and passes, AAIMACHINE, BOOOOOKS, Het Orakel / The Oracle Gallery at De Studio, LLS Paleis - Aan 't Water, MoMu Fashion Museum Antwerp, Sint Lucas Antwerp, TICK TACK OFF-SITE, and Tique.

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Discover the Antwerp Art Weekend with your little ones. In these selected spaces, they experience contemporary art through playful exhibitions that spark their curiosity, and affirm that art is indeed all fun and games. All the spaces in this selection are in close proximity to playgrounds or parks, where you can pause, picnic, or stop for ice cream in between visits!

This tour starts at M HKA (our central location) and passes Archipel, Base-Alpha Gallery, Dingen Die Niet Verkopen, Eva Steynen Gallery, Galerie Micheline Szwajcer, Gallery Sofie Van de Velde, Het Orakel / The Oracle Gallery at De Studio, and SECONDroom.

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Contemporary art comments on the world around us, highlighting the precari- ous relationship we have to our material and ecological resources in all types of productions - including artistic production. Therefore, art increasingly challeng- es makers and viewers alike to reflect on how they relate to these materials; the exhibitions we selected here approach materiality through space, community,and the exploration of regeneration and reuse.

This tour starts at M HKA (our central location) and passes Axel Vervoordt Gallery, de boer, DEUSS Gallery, DMW Gallery, Kunsthal Exra City, LLS Paleis - Aan 't Water, OUT OF SIGHT, and PONTI.

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The Antwerp Art Weekend includes over 70 venues throughout the city of Antwerp. With each venue offering extended programming, the Antwerp Art Weekend is stacked with exhibitions, events, activities, parties, and much more. Our website works as your digital guide, and gives an overview of everything there is to experience during the Antwerp Art Weekend.

Would you like to get in-person guidance or help with mapping out your route, visit our Antwerp Art Info Point at M HKA, where we will happily help you get started, answer all your questions and give you some tips on how to make the most of your AAW-experience.

If you would like to plan your visit a little more in advance, you can browse through our mobile-friendly map. Good to know is that when you click on an address, Google Maps will direct you there with the fastest route.

Do you prefer to navigate the Antwerp Art Weekend with a physical map? Get your copy during the Antwerp Art Weekend at one of the participating venues, or at Antwerp's tourist offices at Het Steen or the Central Station.

Visit our practical page for more information on getting to, and around in Antwerp.