Slow Art Day
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On average, a museum visitor looks at an artwork for just 28 seconds. On Slow Art Day, we invite everyone to slow down, take more time, and discover more in art.
You can choose from a range of free activities (registration required).
Slow Art Day drawing tour
Join a drawing tour through the new exhibition A Red that Sings. Masterpieces by Ensor, Wouters and Schmalzigaug.
Museum guide Katleen Stinkens will give you inspiring drawing assignments throughout the exhibition, helping you focus and spark your creativity.
For all ages - beginners and advanced participants alike.
Practical information
- You can register for one of the following tours:
Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 AM: drawing tour for families with children
Saturday, April 11 at 11:30 AM: drawing tour for adults - Free with a valid admission ticket.
- Maximum 15 participants per group.
- Meeting point: at the gathering screen near the entrance of the exhibition A Red that Sings on level 1.
- Duration: 45 minutes.
- By the way, drawing in the museum is always possible. Check out our ongoing drawing activities here
Slow Art Day with music
What happens when you experience art while being accompanied by live music? On Slow Art Day, you can discover it among our Modern Masters. Take a seat in front of an early 20th-century painting while, behind you, a jazz trio improvises and transports you to the Roaring Twenties.
How does the music influence your viewing experience? Do you notice different details? Do colours and sounds enhance each other? After the performance, you can share your impressions under the guidance of museum guide Koen Cools. The performance is provided by a special trio from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp: Guy Vaerendonck (teacher) and Gust Cools (student) on electric guitar, and Fré Madou (teacher) on double bass.
Practical information
- You can register for one of the following sessions:
Saturday, April 11 at 10:30 AM
Saturday, April 11 at 11:30 AM - Free with a valid admission ticket.
- Maximum 20 participants per group.
- Meeting point: room 4.1 on level 4.
- Duration: 45 minutes.
- The spoken language is Dutch.
Slow art with guide
Together with other visitors, you’ll take a seat in front of a single painting in the new exhibition A Red that Sings. Masterpieces by Ensor, Wouters and Schmalzigaug. A museum guide will help you observe the artwork closely and engage in a shared conversation about it. No prior knowledge is required.
Practical information
- You can register for one of the following sessions:
Saturday, April 11 at 2:00 PM
Saturday, April 11 at 3:00 PM - Free with a valid admission ticket.
- Maximum 15 participants per group.
- Meeting point: at the gathering screen near the entrance of the exhibition A Red that Sings on level 1.
- Duration: 45 minutes.
Radio Bart
Dive deeper into a work of art with Radio Bart. The Radio Bart hosts love art and are blind - but that doesn’t stop them from seeking meaningful conversations. They help visitors look differently and see more.
Practical information
- Continuous from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- GALLERY 2.10
- Free with a valid admission ticket.
- No reservation required.
