Experience the Ossip Zadkine and Belgium Modern Sculpture Exhibition at KMSKA

This exhibition explores the enduring connection between the sculptor Ossip Zadkine and Belgium, reflecting on his early career successes and contributions to the Belgian art scene. Featuring a diverse range of sculptures, gouaches, and drawings, the display highlights his multifaceted production alongside works by his wife, Valentine Prax, and Belgian contemporaries.

Sixty years after his passing, the KMSKA presents a major tribute to the sculptor Ossip Zadkine, highlighting the unique bond he shared with Belgium. Zadkine, who famously noted that the Belgians were his first true patrons, held his first retrospective in Brussels in 1933 and played an instrumental role in the early development of the Middelheim Museum. This exhibition traces his trajectory from his time in Paris to his wartime exile and eventual return, underscoring his lasting impact on the Belgian cultural landscape. The exhibition showcases a wide array of Zadkine's work, including sculptures, gouaches, lithographs, and etchings, alongside works by his wife, Valentine Prax, and various Belgian contemporaries and pupils. By bringing these pieces together, the museum offers a renewed look at Zadkine’s powerful and emotive visual language, including highlights from the museum's own collection like 'The Misery of Job'. This project was realized in close collaboration with the Musée Zadkine in Paris.

Tickets can be booked online via the official KMSKA ticketing portal. Visitors are encouraged to plan their visit in advance through the museum's website.