In the Mother Tongue Exhibition by Lola Pertsowsky at FOMU Photo Museum Antwerp

In 'In the Mother Tongue', artist Lola Pertsowsky presents a photographic series exploring the quiet, often overlooked life within domestic spaces. By focusing on plants, animals, and common household objects, Pertsowsky examines the coexistence between human and non-human entities under a single roof.

In her series 'In the Mother Tongue', Lola Pertsowsky turns her lens to the inhabitants and items that populate her mother's home, transforming the mundane into a subject of curiosity. The exhibition features photographs that capture instances of coexistence, from insects resting on breakfast remnants to the persistent presence of household objects. Through her camera, Pertsowsky seeks to form a bond with her subjects rather than simply documenting them, using repetition as a meditative practice of learning to see the world anew. This exhibition is presented as part of the FOMU Grant, a programme that supports photographers based in Flanders by providing a commission for new work, a dedicated exhibition, and the acquisition of pieces for the museum's collection. By highlighting the relationships between humans, animals, and objects, Pertsowsky’s work encourages visitors to reflect on the domestic environments they inhabit and the influence these spaces have on our daily lives.

Visitors can purchase tickets for museum entry through the official FOMU online ticketing portal. The exhibition is included as part of the standard museum admission experience at FOMU | Photo Museum Antwerp, and guests are encouraged to book their time slots in advance via the website to ensure entry during the exhibition run dates from September to November 2026.