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It’s no secret that MoMu has accumulated an immense collection over the last years but not everything has been showcased in our exhibitions. The MoMu collection includes some hidden gems with an interesting backstory.

Kati Heck creates sculptural installations, short films, and monumental paintings. In her visual language, Heck blends and merges the style of the Old Masters with German artists such as Otto Dix and Georg Grosz.

Laure Van Brempt and Vera Roggli are the Antwerp-based duo WIESI WILL. Their collaboration arises from their shared love for materials, sustainable craftsmanship, and experimental research into structures and textures.

Klaas Rommelaere graduated from the fashion department at KASK Gent in '13. He focuses on visual art inspired by his personal life, family, etc. Rommelaere expresses himself through textile and crafts, creating flags, tapestries, masks and installations.

Nel Aerts pushes the boundaries of traditional media. With the flat perspective, characteristic figures, reoccurring patterns, and a signature colour palette, her visual language is instantly recognizable in every medium.

Anton Cotteleer transforms human and animal shapes into alienating sculptures. Recently Cotteleer completed his research project, ‘The Skin of Sculpture’ at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp.

For ‘SOFT? Tactile Dialogues’, Jason Poirier dit Caulier and Sofie Van de Velde each curated an exhibition for their galleries in Berchem. ABC Klubhuis also participates in the SOFT? extra muros parcours in their own unique way.