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Philip Aguirre y Otegui Sculpture Exhibition and Cultural Attraction at KMSKA Antwerp

Discover a retrospective survey of contemporary Belgian art exploring the universal power of public sculpture.

Experience the solo retrospective of Belgian artist Philip Aguirre y Otegui at KMSKA Antwerp. This exhibition presents an extensive overview of his career from the 1980s to the present. Visitors can examine the dialogue between monumental public installations and smaller sculptures, highlighting the artist's conviction that art and beauty are fundamental necessities for addressing social inequality.

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Exhibition summary

This solo exhibition at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) presents a comprehensive overview of the work of artist Philip Aguirre y Otegui. Spanning from the 1980s to the present, the show features monumental sculptures placed in dialogue with smaller works to explore the artist's belief in the universal, social power of beauty.

Curatorial context

Philip Aguirre y Otegui maintains that the search for beauty is a fundamental necessity of life, comparing its importance to that of water and bread. His work is deeply rooted in the conviction that art possesses a universal power, with a specific aspiration to help alleviate social inequality. Consequently, his sculptures are often conceived with a public dimension, designed to resonate within shared communal spaces. This solo exhibition at the KMSKA offers visitors an extensive survey of Aguirre's artistic career, covering his creative output from the 1980s through the present day. By orchestrating a deliberate dialogue between his large-scale, monumental installations and more delicate smaller pieces, the exhibition challenges the traditional concept of the museum as a static refuge. The presentation invites reflection on how these works function as an aesthetic intervention within contemporary, often turbulent, societal contexts.

Admission and ticket notes

Visitors can book their entry tickets for this exhibition directly through the official KMSKA ticket portal. Access is managed through the museum's standard ticketing system, and advance booking is recommended to secure entry to the exhibition space during the scheduled dates.

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Venue
KMSKA | Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp
Current status
Upcoming
Exhibition schedule
Oct 3, 2026 – Jan 17, 2027
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features the works of contemporary Belgian artist Philip Aguirre y Otegui.
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