Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium

The retrospective exhibition organized by the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, in partnership with the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp, is exceptional. For the first time, the two museums bring together in one exhibition the most important collection of works by the illustrious Belgian artist of the early 20^th century. Rare loans from private collections and major international museums complete the ensemble. This major exhibition closes the series of tributes linked to the centenary of the artist’s death.

The art of Rik Wouters is above all an abundance of colors and authentic, simple, touching subjects. Through his visual language, the construction of his subjects and the luminous richness of his palette, he developed an avant-garde style, while also being associated with artists like Ensor, then Cézanne and even Renoir. Rik Wouters was quickly appreciated by his contemporaries; his dazzling talent, although obstructed early on by the Great War and his illness, bequeaths to us a fascinating and masterful artistic legacy.

FREE WORKSHOP: DO IT YOURSELF !

Every visitor, tall or small, can get creative in a unique Rik Wouters inspired workshop, situated at the start of the exhibition. Easels, a large table and mirrors allow you to play with Wouters’ subjects. The workshop is accessible for free during the opening hours of the exhibition and there will be staff helping you with your artistic endeavours every Saturday and Sunday between 2 and 6 p.m.

This workshop area was made possible thanks to the support of the Maecenas Circle.
The support during the weekends is provided by Become a Friend.
In partnership with Recyclart - FABRIK

Catalogue

Rik Wouters. A Retrospective
This edition by the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium offers an overview of the works displayed during this unique retrospective exhibition.

Authors: Frederik Leen, Francisca Vandepitte, Stefaan Hautekeete, Michel Draguet, Manfred Sellink, Herwig Todts, Olivier Bertrand

In coedition with Somogy Éditions d’Art.
304 pages - 25 x 28 cm - 250 illustrations - 2017 - €39
9782757212486 / EAN: 9782757212486

The digital edition of this catalogue is available through our partner musebooks.world. 9782757212813 / EAN: 9782757212813 - €14.95