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In 2014, the Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp (M HKA) organised a successful exhibition of work by the Antwerp artist Narcisse Tordoir. The city then purchased one of Tordoir’s monumental paintings from the series The Pink Spy for its civic art collection. Tordoir also donated four drawings from the series to the Print Cabinet. In 2015 Narcisse Tordoir brought these drawings and a monumental work to the Museum’s historic premises. The old library was the location of choice to juxtapose his impressive work with the historical context of the Museum.
The Museum Plantin-Moretus collaborates with the University of Leuven in scientific research into its rich collection of medieval manuscripts. Thanks to the work of Lieve Watteeuw and Catherine Reynolds of the research centre Illuminare, we now know with greater certainty when the manuscripts were produced, and by whom.
The Museum Plantin-Moretus is a partner in the Leuven research project RICH, short for ‘Reflectance Imaging for Cultural Heritage’. Prof. Lieve Watteeuw of the Illuminare research centre and digital imaging expert Bruno Vandermeulen are working together to digitise the Museum’s bookbindings, prints and miniatures optimally.
Behind every manuscript lies a story. In the introduction to the catalogue by the expo 'Magnificent Middle Ages', Dirk Imhof, curator of old printed books, reveals the reasons why the Officina Plantiniana purchased its manuscripts.
'Antwerp portrayed' features a selection of thirty important maps and city views from the period between 1520 and 1610. The catalogue offers a majestic portrait of the city.
You can hide anywhere – apart from in a drawing. In a drawing, the artist bares his or her soul. ‘The Soul of the Master’ presents a number of masterpieces from the Print Cabinet’s collection. It enables you to savour the art of drawing to the full.
Are you looking for an unusual destination for a company outing or teambuilding activity? Arrange to be shown around by our experienced Museum guides, or do a workshop. It’s great for getting to know your colleagues in a new way.
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