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A look at research

The MAS preserves culturally and historically sensitive Congolese heritage that today numbers nearly 5,000 cultural objects. MAS staff, together with Congolese colleagues, are investigating the circumstances under which this collection disappeared from Congo. The first results of the study will be on display in the Visible Storage.

Tuesday 28 May 2024 until Sunday 13 October 2024 from 10:00 to 17:00

Madhouse at the end of the earth

A digital talk with author Julian Sancton about his book and the intrepid explorers of the Belgica.

Wednesday 25 September 2024 from 19:00 to 21:00

MAS Darling

A multi-day festival with talks, workshops, performances and film that highlights and celebrates the history and diversity of the LGBTQI+ community. 

Wednesday 7 August 2024 until Sunday 11 August 2024 from 10:00 to 17:00

Whispered Mosaic Poetry Ritual

MAS X Antwerp Queer Arts Festival

Poet and author Maya Wuytack guides you in an immersive poetry ritual. You are part of an interplay of animated gestures, subtle movements and whispers. Together, you help write a collective poem.

Wednesday 7 August 2024 from 18:00 to 19:00

Trust Me, I’m Your Body

Join this workshop and embark on a journey of self-discovery, guided by artist Dodi Espinosa and his insights into meditation. The workshop starts from the belief that your body is the key to balance and resilience.

Wednesday 7 August 2024 from 20:00 to 21:30

Decolonizing Gender Identity

In a panel discussion, speakers from different disciplines explore how colonial history and cultural norms have shaped our current perceptions of gender and what we can do to decolonise these views.  

Thursday 8 August 2024 from 18:00 to 19:45

Re:thinking the body

MAS X Antwerp Queer Arts Festival

In a workshop, visual artist Laura Boser uses improvisation and listening exercises to challenge you to look at the hierarchy of your body parts differently. 

Thursday 8 August 2024 from 20:00 to 22:00

Unmasking the Queer Monster

Join this inspiring art therapy workshop with artist Dodi Espinosa and explore the cultural aspect of trauma together.

Friday 9 August 2024 from 14:00 to 15:30

Pardon Our Appearance...

MAS X Antwerp Queer Arts Festival

Monstera Deliciosa and Kane Stonestreet will provide the square in front of the MAS with living trans iconography. They will be using found materials and improvised body movements to continuously construct and deconstruct themselves and each other. 

Friday 9 August 2024 from 18:00 to 20:00

Adamma: an African maiden spirit

MAS X Antwerp Queer Arts Festival

For this performance, dancer and multimedia artist Emmanuel Ndefo explored the Nigerian ritual tradition 'Adamma'. A video screening and live performance in the Visible Storage.

Friday 9 August 2024 from 20:00 to 20:25