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Experience the In Full Bloom Floral Art Exhibition at KMSKA Antwerp

Contemporary floral designers recreate classic masterpieces through sensory installations across museum galleries.

The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp presents a creative dialogue between contemporary floral art and classic masterpieces. Guest-curated by Gert Voorjans, fifteen prominent florists install unique botanical works directly within the permanent galleries. This sensory exhibition offers a fresh perspective on timeless paintings and sculptures.

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Exhibition summary

In Full Bloom is a special exhibition at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) that presents an extraordinary encounter between contemporary floral art and the museum's permanent collection. For eleven days, renowned florists created unique installations that engage in dialogue with paintings and sculptures, offering a fresh, sensory perspective on art-historical masterpieces.

Curatorial context

In Full Bloom invites visitors to witness a striking dynamic between the fragile power of nature and the timelessness of art. By placing custom floral installations throughout the galleries, the exhibition creates a dialogue that transcends traditional museum experiences. It challenges visitors to view works from the collection—ranging from old masters to modern pieces—through the evocative and ephemeral lens of floral artistry, emphasizing themes of transience and eternity. Guest-curated by the internationally renowned designer Gert Voorjans, the exhibition emphasizes a layered, immersive approach. Voorjans, known for his ability to weave emotion and symbolism into space, collaborated with fifteen prominent florists to transform the museum galleries. Each participant was given the freedom to respond to specific artworks or spaces, resulting in a series of installations that bring a vibrant, sensory, and innovative perspective to the museum's historic halls.

Admission and ticket notes

Visitors are encouraged to book their tickets through the official KMSKA website to ensure access. Admission details and booking options can be found on the museum's official ticketing page for museum entry during the exhibition period.

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Venue
KMSKA | Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Apr 30, 2026
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features floral installations by Annelies Vansant, Bloemen Van Cornelis, De Groene Droom, De Groene Oase, Erik Dhont Landscape Architects, Mark Colle (Baltimore), Michel Mullèr, Monsieur F, Nectar, Nele Ost, Ounie Flowers, Owen Flowers & Hurricanes, Raf Verwimp, Ronald Van Der Hilst, and Thierry Boutemy, with guest curator Gert Voorjans.
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