‘…A place where contraries are equally true’
Featuring works by: Jacopo Pagin, Martha Kicsiny, Noa Verkeyn, Fiona Lutjenhuis, Felix Beaudry, Helena Parys, Diego Latruwe, Eva L’Hoest, Amanda E.Metzger
Curated by Hanna Júlia Erdősi
Vernissage: 23.OCT.26 from 17:00 - 22:00
Artist talk: Jan Hüskes & Lieven Jonckheere
As part of the programme around Mounting Tension, artist Jan Hüskes joins Lieven Jonckheere for a conversation around his practice and the work presented in the exhibition. Together, they will look more closely at the ideas, materials and processes that shape Hüskes’ work, using the exhibition as a starting point to reflect on tension, transformation and the physical presence of sculpture.
Film programme: Mounting Tension
Ontsteking invited OFFoff to put together a film program in dialogue with the exhibition Mounting Tension (4 September — 11 October).
Mounting Tension
Mounting Tension features works by: Actress, Patricia Ayres, June Crespo, Timo Demollin, Jan Hüskes, Rita McBride, Yorgos Prinos, Carla van Riet, Richard Serra and Annette Wehrmann.
Curated by Laurens Otto
Stijn Cole | POV
Stijn Cole’s solo exhibition POV is opening on Friday 15 May 2026 from 15:00 - 21:00.
Mal d'Archive II
Mal d’Archive II presents the works of Antonela Aiassa, Mounira Al Solh, Mekhitar Garabedian, Peter Buggenhout, Johan Grimonprez, Bill Morrison, Ivanna Nejelski and Shervin/e Sheikh Rezaei.
ARTIST TALK | Roeland Tweelinckx X Samuel Saelemakers
Join us on Sunday, October 12th, from 3 PM for an artist talk with Roeland Tweelinckx and Samuel Saelemakers, as they discuss Tweelinckx’s current solo exhibition Future Sculptures of a Recent Past.
Roeland Tweelinckx : Future sculptures from a recent past
A playful reconfiguration of the laws of reality manifests in ‘Future Sculptures of a recent past’ , a solo exhibition by Roeland Tweelinckx. The exhibition space of Ontsteking becomes a landscape of familiar visual elements: objects and forms typically tied to functionality and utility.
Mal d'Archive
Mal d’Archive features works by Anneke Eussen, Luca Vanello, Max Pinckers & Victoria Gonzalez-Figueras, Jasper Rigole, Jonathan Sullam.
Short Films Screening
On Saturday 7 June 2025, Ontsteking presents a short film program featuring experimental 16mm shorts from around the world that explore themes of fragility, natural environments, transformation, and loss.
Curated by Sophie Sherman.
WOOD
Robbert&Frank Frank&Robbert are doing a 6 weeks long residency at Ontsteking, working on their new theatershow WOOD.
PHYSIS
A solo presentation and book launch by Jean De Groote hosted by MER. Books and Ontsteking.
The Vessel
A group exhibition with works by Kasper Bosmans, Marie Cloquet, Nicolas Provost & Kasper Jordaens and Lenny Vervaeke
Ruben Bellinkx: Double Bind Performance
"Double Bind" is an intriguing work by Ruben Bellinkx, originally presented as a 35mm color film. The performance features three workmen engaged in constructing a scaffolding.
Studio DO
Studio DO, renowned for their exquisite precious stone objects, invites you to a more immersive and tangible experience. For this special occasion, they have crafted prototypes of drinkware, food servers, buffet, and reception tables.
Ravel Ravel
A group exhibition with Willem Boel, Edith Dekyndt, Lili Dujourie, Zoro Feigl, Jeroen Jongeleen, Angyvir Padilla, Stefan Papco & Ulay
SELECT:DEFLECT
A group exhibition with works by Arnaud Eubelen, Nadia Naveau, Middernacht & Alexander, Katleen Vinck, Victor Verhelst, Sam Kerckaert, Dries Boutsen, Charlotte Jonckheer, Ward Wijnant, Paola Siri Renard, Philip Metten and Bram Vanderbeke
