19.11 2025 > 19.04 2026
Art x Gender
PERMANENT COLLECTION TOUR
The display aims to explore how gender stereotypes influence artistic representation. Conceived as a dynamic space for research and exchange, the selection invites visitors to question their own perceptions and to actively engage in a collective reflection on norms, identities and roles associated with each “sex” – while also challenging the binary itself.
The RMFAB organise lectures in the audience B.They are free of charge, but to be booked via mail – reservation@fine-arts-museum.be
In English – from 10:30 to 12:00
27.03 2026 > Lecture “Heteronormativity & Queer Art”
with Deeviet Caelen
En français – 14:00 à 15:30
13.02 2026 > Conférence par Adrien Grimmeau
27.03 2026 > Conférence avec Valérie Piette
17.04 2026 > Conférence avec Sofia Dati
In het Nederlands – van 10:30 tot 12:00
13.02 2026 > Lezing “ForM” door Marianne Knop
19.11 2025 > 19.04 2026
Saul Steinberg. The Americans.
Expo ’58 revisited
TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS AREA +1
PART 2
Saul Steinberg (Ramnicu Sarat 1914 – New York 1999) demonstrated an exceptional example of his artistic talents for the American Pavilion at the 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels. In a giant collage inspired by the “American way of life”, he was able to fully unleash his creativity. He presented “The Americans”, a series of monumental panels. On the occasion of an exceptional display, the RMFAB presented a first series of these restored panels in the spring of 2025. After this first presentation, it is now the second series of panels, also restored, that is to be discovered!
19.11 2025 > 19.04 2026
Fragile ! Friable medias on paper in the fin-de-siècle
SPILLIAERT ROOM (# FOCUS2)
The new Spilliaert room, dedicated to modern works on paper, presents the research project FRIABLE. Around twenty drawings from the collection will be on display, offering the public insight into the results of this innovative four-year study. Around 1900, the use of pastel and other powdery drawing materials experienced a revival, including within the Belgian art scene. Artists such as Henry De Groux, Berthe Art, Georges Lemmen and Léon Spilliaert embraced pastel, pencil and charcoal with enthusiasm – whether for quick sketches, intimate drawings or large-scale standalone works. Fragile by nature, these pieces now present significant challenges in terms of conversation and exhibition.