Art x Gender Art and Gender Stereotype in the Collections of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Part of the “Collections in Question” series
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How to unravel gender stereotypes in the collections? The virile, brutal man; the gentle, maternal, nurturing woman, confined to domestic roles; or on the contrary, the temptress, sinner, even guilty one: examples of stereotypes deeply rooted in the collective imagination and also conveyed through art.
Through a new display, the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium focus on these gender-related stereotypes. Art x Gender questions how images and artworks reinforce or challenge such representations.
Fernand Khnopff, Cécile Douard, Pierre Bonnard, Marie Laurencin, Louis Gallait, Jane Graverol, Vic Gentils, Anna Staritsky, Arman, Olga Morano ... From the 16th to the 20th century, from Lucas Cranach to Roger Raveel, nearly 30 works are exhibited for the occasion at the heart of the Old Masters Museum, some of them for the very first time.
And because the reflection does not stop at a single room, it extends throughout the collections, with a guided trail encouraging visitors to continue questioning stereotypes within the permanent displays. In addition, a new participatory program designed for 15–20 year olds is offered to school groups.
This scientific and critical perspective on a societal issue is part of a broader process of deconstruction, fully aligned with the museums’ medium-term ambition: to become an institution anchored in society, more open, and more aware of the narratives it conveys.
Discover Art x Gender through our activities
| Art X Gender : This autumn, using examples from our collections—from Lucas I Cranach to Evelyne Axell—we ask how images and artworks either support or challenge clichés and stereotypes. We explore themes like couples and the roles or symbols linked to men and women. This visit is a chance to see many different points of view from those who create and/or those who look. | 14.12 08.02 |
Other activities available in French & Dutch – see FR / NL pages.
GUIDED TOUR FOR GROUPS :
For school and cultural groups by appointment: : reservation@fine-arts-museum.be
With the support of the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, as part of the Alter Égales project.
Practical informations
Address
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Rue de la Régence / Regentschapsstraat 3
1000 Brussels
Mail / +32 (0)2 508 32 11
Hours
Tuesday- Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Weekends: 11:00 - 18:00
The ticket offices close half an hour before closing time.
On 24/12 and 31/12 the museums close at 14:00
CLOSED
Mondays
+ 1 January | 1 May | 18 June | 1 & 11 November | 25 December
Admission
Admission with a ticket for the permanent collection
ONLINE TICKETS
Any person entitled to a free ticket (e.g. ICOM/journalist), is to go directly to our ticketing desk.
Groups
- Guided tours for school and cultural groups by appointment:
reservation@fine-arts-museum.be
