GALLERY GALLERY

Not with a bang but a whimper.
17/06/22 — 18:00 - 22:00

The final event of GALLERY GALLERY as we have known it, will take place on June 17th, 2022. “Not with a bang but a whimper.” will be the climactic apotheosis of a ten-year trajectory and of course it will end once more tongue very much in cheek.

EXPONENTIAL GROWTH
26-27-28-29/05/22

GALLERY GALLERY celebrates its 10th anniversary, and does so by offering a twist on the retrospective!

Exclusively during Antwerp Art Weekend 2022, GALLERY GALLERY organises EXPONENTIAL GROWTH, a group exhibition wherein each participant has been put forward by a previous collaborator of GALLERY GALLERY. Bringing together 50 artists and as many curators, EXPONENTIAL GROWTH will be the most extensive and diverse event in GALLERY GALLERY'S ten-year history, actively forcing the expansion of both the initiative’s and participants’ professional network.

Next up: ‘Multiplied’!
25-26-27/03/22

Multiplied is an exhibition platform founded by Susan Kuijpers and gives artists the opportunity to exhibit and distribute multiples. Multiples are artworks that are made in a series, there is never an original or a unique copy. Every edition of Multiplied is always done in collaboration with different artist-run initiatives or project spaces. For the upcoming 2022 edition, Multiplied and GALLERY GALLERY joined forces.

‘Toogpraat’ with Loek Grootjans
28/01/22 - 21:00

GALLERY GALLERY opens the new year with a cosy get-together. Order a pint in our bar and enjoy the fantastic story by Loek Grootjans (NL, °1955). Welcome from 18:00 onwards, lecture starts at 21:00. Language: Dutch. 

‘Why are we still painting?’
22/10/21 - 21:00

GALLERY GALLERY opens its new season with a roundtable discussion. Chaired by Rens Cools, 4 painters will take part in this conversation considering the current state of painting today.

The talk will take place on the 22nd of October 2021, at 21:00 sharp.

‘Cabinet of Hearts’ - Che Go Eun
01/07/21 - 22/10/21

We are pleased to announce that ‘Cabinet of Hearts’ (2021) by Che Go Eun will be on view for another 3 extra weeks. If you haven't had the chance to pass by, you are utmost welcome to do so. 

‘Cabinet of Hearts’ - Che Go Eun
01/07/21 - 30/09/21

GALLERY GALLERY is proud to initiate yet another new concept. Next to the short-term projects that are taking place in recent years, GALLERY GALLERY already had launched a concept where each year, one artist will be invited to install a work in the exhibition space that will be exhibited on continuous display spanning all other projects for one full academic year. In addition, GALLERY GALLERY now launches a new concept where each year, one artist will be invited to install a work in direct relation to the public space and will be continuously displayed during summer closing, spanning from the beginning of July to the end of August.

GALLERY GALLERY has invited Che Go Eun (1988, Seoul) to kick off this new series. Influenced by ‘Chaekgado’, a genre of Korean painting from the 18th Century in Joseon dynasty, and ‘Wunderkammer’, the European cabinet of curiosities, Che Go Eun presents ‘Cabinet of Hearts’ (2021). Using digital collage printed on self-adhesive foil complemented with the use of light, the windows giving out to the street will be transformed into a lightbox.

OPEN CALL: GALLERY GALLERY x MULTIPLIED
01/09/21

Multiplied is an exhibition platform founded in 2017 by Susan Kuijpers and gives artists the opportunity to exhibit and distribute multiples. Multiples are artworks that are made in a series, there is never an original or a unique copy. The multiple always exists and functions as an array and in that way differs from a commercial edition.

For the upcoming 2021 edition GALLERY GALLERY and Multiplied will join forces. Through this open call they invite artists to send in their proposals. The final selection of artists will be invited to participate in the public moment on the 30th of October 2021.

SEND US YOUR IDEA FOR A MULTIPLE!
DEADLINE: 01/09/21
multipliedopencall@gmail.com

SWAN SONG - Ben Van den Berghe & Alexey Shlyk
28-29-30/05/21

Ancient belief has it that before swans pass away, they belt out a final graceful chant. But do they sing their most beautiful song out of sorrow for what has been, or solace for what has yet to come? 

‘Swan Song’ is the first installment of Shlyk’s and Van den Berghe’s ongoing research project ‘Virtual Escape’. It explores the disturbing impact of image technology on the necessity of human physical presence, thereby raising questions about the status of the constructed, idealized image that lasts eternally. Consisting of photographic works and a four-channel soundscape, the installation takes over the exhibition space, immersing viewers in an unsettling atmosphere of vanity, of the passing show of life. 

VISITORS
13-14-15-16/05/21

Taking place during Antwerp Art Weekend 2021, GALLERY GALLERY organises a group show curated by Rens Cools. ‘Visitors’ explores the ideas of proprietary, appropriation and authenticity. The show consists of a thoughtful selection of works by non-artists giving their unerring point of view on the arts.

LAUNCH: TIM magazine #1 - Artistic Relationships
14/02/21

We're delighted to announce that we are hosting the launch of the next issue of TIM magazine: 'Artistic Relationships' February 14th 2021! During this Valentine's date with TIM you'll be able to browse the new TIM and take him home.

A BEGGARS BANQUET
Postponed from 31/10/20 to 26/03/20.

Due to the measures our government has taken to combat the pandemic, it's with a heavy heart we are obliged to announce that “A Beggars Banquet” will be postponed to 26/03/21. After having read the open letter of all Antwerp hospitals we can only say we, together with all cultural players out there, feel the need for solidarity once more. Let's hope these measures will bring the necessary relief soon. Until then, our focus will shift to the digital playground again, where we'd love to meet and inspire each other through art and art alone.

A BEGGARS BANQUET
31/10/20

After the PRE REOPENING during Borger one week earlier, GALLERY GALLERY invites you to the REOPENING during Antwerp Art Nocturne on October 31, 2020. GALLERY GALLERY organizes "A Beggars Banquet”, a one day group show curated by Rens Cools with Ian De Weerdt, Isabel Fredeus, Arne Jochems, Yen Proesmans and Christiaan Huybrechts. 

The project poses the question what the future of GALLERY GALLERY as a "non-profit artist-run initiative" could look like. This question is prompted by the end of long during renovation and Covid-19 and in the context of the ever-shrinking project funding and the deliberate absence of commercial intentions. What better way to do so than through a group show with the requesting parties?

A MAN STERNLY CLEARING HIS THROAT
23/10/20 - 22/10/21

After a period without new projects due to ongoing renovations and Covid-19, GALLERY GALLERY is back! This autumn, GG organizes two public events: a PRE REOPENING during Borger on October 23, 2020 and a REOPENING during Antwerp Art Nocturne on October 31, 2020.

Next to the short-term projects that have taken place in recent years, GALLERY GALLERY launches a new concept. Each year, one artist will be invited to present a work that will be exhibited for one full academic year. The work will be on continuous display spanning all other projects and can be visited by appointment. Oscar Hugal has the honor of being the first to kick off this new series. The inauguration of A Man Sternly Clearing His Throat coincides with the pre reopening of a newly renovated GALLERY GALLERY during Borger on 23/10/20.

THE SHAPE SHIFTS
19-20-21/06/19

Nine participants in the Master of Research in Art & Design at Sint Lucas Antwerpen will be sharing their research. Valuing process over product, during a two-day public event, they are inviting the visitor to take part in ever-changing constellations of ideas, shapes and materials. Together, the artists will create a sequence of public spaces for conversation.

STRUCTURAL FILM N°58 […]
16-17-18-19/05/2019

We are pleased to announce that GALLERY GALLERY is selected to partake in the fifth edition of the Antwerp Art Weekend. The Antwerp Art Weekend of 2019 will take place from 16-19 May. GALLERY GALLERY will show new work by Evelin Brosi & Elvis Bonier.

IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE
21/03/2019

GALLERY GALLERY is pleased to announce the second project for 2019.

Exactly one month from now, Philippe Van Wolputte will present a new installation at GALLERY GALLERY which functions as a film set for a future video work of which the viewer will become a part of, depending on their urge for a drink during their visit.

TWIN FLAMES
24-25-26-27/01/2019

We are very pleased to announce our first project for 2019. On the 24th of januari 2019, for one night only, Twin Flames will caress you with needles and ink, while you will become part of a performative act. 
Also, they will take care of some of your other senses by presenting images and sound. Take your ears, eyes and skin with you and we will have a cozy night together...

PLEASE PLAY BY THE RULES
25-26-27/05/2018

Every year, Antwerp Art organizes the Antwerp Art Weekend, a three day, citywide manifestation, where art venues in and around Antwerp put their hands together to celebrate contemporary art.

We are pleased to announce that GALLERY GALLERY is selected to partake in the fourth edition of the Antwerp Art Weekend. The Antwerp Art Weekend of 2018 will take place from 25-27 May. GALLERY GALLERY will show new work by William Ludwig Lutgens.