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Collectie Mu.ZEEv - foto Hugo Maertens

Karin Borghouts

James Ensor, _Zelfportret met bloemenhoed, 1883. Collectie Mu.ZEE_ FotoHugoMaertens © Collectie Mu.ZEEv - foto Hugo Maertens

Collectie Mu.ZEEv - foto Hugo Maertens

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Karin Borghouts

Oostende_Street art van Sozy One, geïnspireerd op Ensor © Jules Césure 12

James Ensor in Flanders

Flemish Master James Ensor was an innovator, a gamechanger. His art has been invaluable in understanding the origins and development of modernism during the 20th century. He belongs to the small company of European avant-garde artists who, in a loosely connected group at the end of the 19th century, liberated painting from romantic heroism, appearances and banal realism. Ensor's view of humanity was sometimes light-hearted, often pessimistic but just as often lyrical and hilarious. By using imagery, form and colour autonomously and detached from reality, he created images in which an accurate representation of reality becomes secondary.

In 2024, it will be 75 years since the passing of James Ensor (1860 – 1949). Join us in celebrating the life of this renowned Flemish Master with various exhibitions, activities and events in Ostend, Brussels and Antwerp.

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Ensor in Antwerp

Karin Borghouts

The largest exhibitions on Ensor in the world

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Cindy Sherman

Ensor's oeuvre translated into contemporary photography

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Ronald Stoops

Contemporary make-up artists catapult Ensor into the 21st century

Museum Plantin-Moretus

The most remarkable results of Ensor's experiments

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Antwerp is easily accessible by car and public transport. From Brussels, you can get there in less than an hour.

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Discover Antwerp with the Antwerp City pass

Thanks to the Antwerp City Pass, you have access to lots of tourist attractions, travel free of charge on public transport and enjoy lots of discounts. Choose a package lasting 24, 48 or 72 hours. Install the Antwerp City Pass on your smartphone and scan the QR-code in the participating museums and attractions.

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48 hours in Antwerp, a splendid experience

Time speeds by when you’re in Antwerp. There is so much to experience here, from Baroque master Peter Paul Rubens’s artistic legacy, the Railway Cathedral, the port that is this city’s lifeblood, ground-breaking fashion, sparkling diamonds and much, much more. Prepare yourself for 48 hours in Antwerp.

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Ensor in Ostend

James Ensor, the artistic patron saint of Ostend. His name is inextricably linked to this quirky coastal city. A day in Ostend is a dream introduction to Ensor’s universe.

A day in James Ensor's Ostend

Toerisme Oostende vzw - James Ensorhuis - Nick Decombel Fotografie

Ostend, gem on the North Sea

Oh Ostend, gem on the North Sea. This seaside resort combines the grandeur of the Belle Époque with the artistic flair of James Ensor and his many successors. Similar to that artistic pioneer, art triennial Beaufort and street art festival The Crystal Ship have left indelible marks on the city. Today’s Ostend is artistic, modern and vibrant without sacrificing its original identity. The city retains a connection to its roots as an - occasionally rough - fishing community. Visit its many restaurants, from casual to chic, to dine on the purest of shrimps, mussels or sole.

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Ensor in Brussels

Although James Ensor is inextricably linked to his beloved hometown of Ostend, Brussels also played a vital role in his life and career. Ensor studied there for three years at the Royal Academy. Fernand Khnopff and other up-and-coming talents were among his fellow students. He returned to Ostend, but would maintain a special bond with the capital throughout his life, exhibiting and staying there several times.