In 2024, it will be 75 years since the death of James Ensor. The Ensor Year pays tribute to the Belgian grandmaster – innovator, game-changer, inspirator and ... a complex personality. From September 2024, four Antwerp museums reveal ‘the man behind the masks’.

MoMu celebrates the painters of fashion: the artistry of make-up and hair artists, in a multimedia exhibition in which light, colour, art, fashion and make-up come together. Masquerade, Make-up & Ensor investigates how closely intertwined make-up is with so many aspects of our being human.

You are invited to a festive opening weekend, jam-packed with activities for all ages. Get a taste of the new exhibition with free walk-in tours, Ensor-inspired face painting, live music, performances and a delicious family brunch. There is something for everyone on 28 and 29 September, see you soon!

Eager to be the first to visit Masquerade, Make-up & Ensor during its opening weekend? Book a free walk-in or family tour. The guide will take you through the highlights of the exhibition.