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Grand March: A Historic House through a Ballroom Lens at Huis Willet-Holthuysen (Amsterdam)

Discover the history of the Ballroom scene through House of Vineyard’s installations inside the Amsterdam mansion. The Ballroom culture was created by Black and Latine-American trans women and queer people in NYC but has grown to be a worldwide celebration of LGBTIQ+ fashion, performance, and bodies.

The exhibition runs from December 2, 2023, until May 26, 2024. Tickets can be bought via the I Amsterdam website.

Jef Verheyen at KMSKA (Antwerp)

This summer, abstract artist Jef Verheyen is the focus of the exhibition Window on Infinity at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. It’s the first ever Jef Verheyen solo exhibition, forty years after his passing. The exhibition walks the visitors through the evolution of Verheyen’s work, from ceramics to paintings. If you want to know more about the exhibition, read our full article.

The exhibition ‘Jef Verheyen: Window on Infinity’ runs from March 23, 2024 until August 18, 2024. For more information and tickets, visit the KMSKA website.

Particle(s) at MAD Brussels (Brussels)

MAD celebrates Brussels Jewellery Week by highlighting both emerging as well as well-known jewelry artists in the exhibition Particle(s). From wearable designs to innovative concepts: the exhibition showcases many different contemporary jewelry artists.

Also worth keeping an eye on: from June 7 until August 31st, MAD is hosting the exhibition Fashion Moves, which celebrates dance and fashion. The expo will focus on costumes and the increasing importance of athletic wear in fashion. More information on this exhibition is coming soon.

The Brussels Jewellery Week exhibition runs from April 25, 2024, until May 5, 2024, and is completely free! For more info, visit the MAD Brussels website.

Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses at MAD (Paris)

Dutch designer Iris van Herpen is one of the most forward-thinking and avant-garde couturiers of the 21st century. The retrospective presents the craftsmanship in her designs along with contemporary artworks from different artists. Over 100 haute couture pieces are on display, centering on natural sciences such as skeletons and fossils.

The exhibition runs from November 29, 2023, until April 28, 2024. You can purchase your tickets via the MAD Paris website.

Naomi: In Fashion at Victoria & Albert Museum (London)

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is an icon in the fashion industry. Having started her career at just eight years old, she has appeared on over 500 magazine covers. The exhibition will feature iconic Naomi Campbell outfits as well as artworks created by industry professionals who have worked with Naomi.

The exhibition opens on June 22, 2024, and runs until April 6, 2025. For more information, visit the Victoria & Albert Museum website.

Shirin Neshat: The Fury at Fotografiska (Berlin)

The work of Iranian artist Shirin Neshat touches on the sexual exploitation of female political prisoners and themes such as sin, shame, violence, rebellion, and power. The black-and-white images are politically charged and raise questions about the dynamics between masculinity and femininity.

The exhibition runs from March 8, 2024, until June 9, 2024. Visit the Fotografiska website to find out more about the current exhibitions and ticket prices.