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Paula Siebra, Paisagem Belga, 2021, © Paula Siebra
Exhibition
PRESENTS - private donations to S.M.A.K.
5 Oct 2024 – 9 Mar 2025
Regular hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 09:30 – 17:30
- Wednesday
- 09:30 – 17:30
- Thursday
- 09:30 – 17:30
- Friday
- 09:30 – 17:30
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 18:00
Cost of entry
individual 13 euro, groups 11 euro, 19-25y 2,50 euro, up to 18y free
PRESENTS shows donated artworks and highlights the extraordinary gifts made during the last 5 years. The common denominator is the commitment and generosity of the donors, who range from private collectors to galleries, estates and the artists themselves.
About
A museum collection can grow in two ways: through purchases or gifts from national and international donors. S.M.A.K. has expanded its collection in recent years thanks to a number of generous donations. These are not only an invaluable support in terms of developing the collection, but also a sign that the museum’s work is appreciated. They also contribute to the organisation’s future.
In 2021, S.M.A.K. displayed a selection of donations in the exhibition GIFTED, which showcased works by Marlene Dumas, Ann Veronica Janssens, Mario Navarro, Massimo Bartolini and Richard Tuttle, amongst others.
PRESENTS is the museum’s second exhibition of donated artworks and it highlights the extraordinary gifts made during the last five years. The only common denominator is the commitment and generosity of the donors, who range from private collectors to galleries, estates and the artists themselves. Presenting the works in the museum for the first time is the best way to pay homage to our donors.
PRESENTS includes a broad spectrum of work, from less well-known pieces by famous artists to recognisable works by those who are less renowned. Some of the artists already have a history of working with the museum. Either their work is already represented in the collection, or they have previously exhibited at S.M.A.K. The accompanying texts explain the works and links with the museum.
Finally, it is important to emphasise that donors also indirectly support the realisation of the new museum building, a dream that is slowly becoming a reality. Private donors make a crucial contribution to the organisation’s future, one that is perhaps greater than they imagine.
PRESENTS comprises a selection of recent donations, tailored to the space available in the current building. Not every donation can be included in the galleries, but they are all of equal importance. For this reason, we have compiled a complete list of all the artists whose work has been donated to S.M.A.K. in the last five years.
