06.10 2026 > 14.03 2027
Tapta meets Judd
COLLECTION MEETS
A leading figure in contemporary Belgian sculpture, Tapta (1926–1997) is now receiving the renewed recognition she so richly deserves. Originally trained as a textile artist, the Belgian artist of Polish origin took a decisive turn in the 1980s, completely redefining her sculptural practice through the use of industrial materials such as steel and neoprene. The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium hold two important works illustrating this artistic evolution. One of them, Neoflexibles 2, which has not been displayed publicly for many years, will exceptionally be presented on this occasion. As part of the Collection Meets series, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium create dialogues between their own collections and those of other collectors. This edition brings together Tapta and Donald Judd (1928–1994), two artists of the same generation who, on opposite sides of the Atlantic, each redefined sculpture through their innovative use of industrial materials.
20.05 > 18.10 2026
Germaine Rimbout
Poetry. Colour.Movement
SPILLIAERT GALLERY
Initially influenced by Cubism and Fauvism, Germaine Rimbout’s work evolved after the Second World War towards a freely expressive abstraction and an increasingly bold colour palette. This exhibition celebrates not only the strength of her artistic achievement but also the remarkable personality behind it. As a woman artist working in a world still largely dominated by men, she forged her own distinctive path. Her artistic journey reflects both the tensions and the aspirations of her time. In collaboration with KBR.
03.11 2025 > 09.05 2027
Saul Steinberg. The Americans.
Expo ’58 revisited
TENTOONSTELLINGSRUIMTE +1
PART 3
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium present The Road – South and West and Farmers – Middle West, two panels from The Americans, Saul Steinberg’s monumental work created
for the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. Produced on site for the American Pavilion, this work – more than seventy metres long – is a giant collage inspired by the American way of life, in which Steinberg gives free rein to his extraordinary imagination. Comprising eight thematic panels, The Americans is now regarded as one of the defining achievements of the artist’s career.
8.11 2026 > 09.05 2027
Jean Brusselmans.
The Artist at Work
The Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium reveal a little-known aspect of one of the leading figures of Belgian modern art. Jean Brusselmans: The Artist at Work invites
visitors to follow the artist’s creative process at close quarters. Preparatory sketches, unfinished paintings, personal archives and everyday objects retrace the artist’s creative journey, offering an intimate insight into both his working methods and his personality. This exhibition has been made possible thanks to an exceptional group of donations and bequests from the Brusselmans family: more than 300 drawings, 22 paintings, and numerous archival documents, all of which have now entered the collections of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. Among the highlights are a Chinese print from Brusselmans’ personal collection and an embroidery created by his wife after one of his drawings – deeply personal objects that reveal the man behind the artist. This presentation offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore Jean Brusselmans’ creative process from an entirely new perspective.