Opened on September 14 “The World Dream Awake“, the first major retrospective of fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck.
In recent decades Van Beirendonck has built an impressive international career. His colorful collections and spectacular fashion shows began in Paris in the year 1990 under the Companies L.T & Label, The social issues he raises in his work make him distinct in the world of Antwerp fashion: technology, art, pop culture, ethnicity… everything is explored in his designs.
The new exhibition provides a selection of the most extraordinary Beirendonck silhouettes – a survey of his world, inspiration and projects.
The narrative character of his work, his fascination with ethnography, spiritualism and the supernatural, ritual, science fiction and technology are discussed through his art form. You might wonder how he gives us his interpretation to socially imposed ideas? How he incorporates themes such as ecology, AIDS and mass consumption in his designs and presentations?
The Van Beirendonck exhibition is not just catwalk collections but also features costumes he designed for U2’s PopMart tour and includes photographic and video projects by fashion photographer Nick Knight / SHOWstudio.com, stylist Simon Foxton and the men’s British GQ Style.
The museum is open from Tuesday till Sunday from 10am till 6pm daily and you can find more info on the website of the Museum of Fashion.
Enjoy Antwerp, and take your rest break in the Leopold Hotel
10 September – 11 December 2011
The Rubens House, Antwerp
We know Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) as the great Baroque painter, but did you know about his passion for architecture? Discover this other talent of the master in The Rubens House.
Rubens was a masterly painter who also had such a profound interest in architecture that he immersed himself in its theory and practice. In Italy he saw an architectural style that was dear to his heart. Michelangelo, in particular, was a great inspiration to Rubens, who experienced the revival of the architecture of antiquity as a much-needed relief from the ‘barbaric’ Gothic in his own country.
Rubens also designed buildings himself. He converted his own house into a prestigious town mansion, and he collaborated on the design of the Carolus Borromeuskerk in Antwerp.
Discover Rubens as a versatile architectural talent: a passionate connoisseur, a building-client with expertise, a designer and publisher. ‘Palazzo Rubens’ in The Rubens House is the very first exhibition to show this side of the Baroque master. You will see top-notch works from such great museums as the Hermitage in St Petersburg, the Musée du Louvre in Paris, the Museo del Prado in Madrid, the National Gallery of Art in Washington and the British Museum in London. Paintings, drawings, prints, books and an audio tour allow you to share Rubens’s passion for architecture.
Related events are scheduled elsewhere: a concert series featuring old music, an architectural walk through Antwerp – even your smartphone can help you discover Rubens the architect!
Are you intrigued by this unexpected talent of Rubens? Visit palazzorubens.be and book your Palazzo Rubens Antwerp hotel package on our website !!!
Practical information
The Rubens House, Wapper 9-11, B-2000 Antwerp
Tel. +32 (0)3 201 15 55
rubenshuis@stad.antwerpen.be
www.palazzorubens.be
Het is weer zover, de zomer is in het land, de zon straalt aan de hemel & iedereen loopt in een vakantiesfeertje.
Antwerpen doet er nog een schepje bovenop & creert voor u een wit strand in het midden van de stad, onder de naam Strantwerpen. Met een hedendaags strandpaviljoen, exotisch terras, uitnodigend zandstrand en een gigantische buitenbar zijn wij klaar om opnieuw duizenden zonnekloppers te verwelkomen.
Het nieuwe Strantwerpen project is deze keer gelegen op privé terrein wat diverse mogelijkheden opent
De belangrijkste peiler in het concept Strantwerpen is ongetwijfeld het gevoel creëren van VAKANTIE IN HET MIDDEN VAN DE STAD.
De ingang is gelegen op de Rijnkaai te Antwerpen. Onze receptiemedewerkers zullen u met alle plezier & toewijding de korste route omschrijven.
It is happening again! Summer has finally reached Belgium! The sun shines in the sky and everyone is in a holiday atmosphere.
Antwerp goes one step further and creates for you a white beach in the middle of the town, called Strantwerpen. With a contemporary beach house, an exotic terrace, inviting sandy beach and a huge outdoor bar, we are again ready to welcome thousands of sunbathers
The new Strantwerpen is this time located on private property which opens several possibilities. The most important element in the concept Strantwerpen is undoubtedly create the feeling of HOLIDAY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CITY.
The entrance is located on the Rijnkaai in Antwerp, about 3km from the Leopold Hotel Antwerp city centre location. Our reception staff will be delighted to describe the shortest route for you.
Antwerp’s long-awaited city museum opens this weekend with a flourish. Their motto is: “Come and meet Antwerp in the world, come and meet the world in Antwerp”
It is an impressive building that not only serves as a museum, it also gives you a fantastic panoramic views of the city of Antwerp, and is the home acclaimed Chef Vicky Geunes new two-star restaurant… In short, it’s a unique experience and provides something for everyone.
Each floor consists of a windowless exhibition hall with a glass hallway on one of the outer sides. Their opening expo is “Five Centuries of Images in Antwerp”, a magnificent collection of art exhibits across 9 different floors.
It also has the only observation deck in Antwerp that is open for the public & it is FREE of charge.
General info: Museum Aan de Stroom, Hanzestedenplaats 1, 2000 Antwerpen
Ticket prices: The panorama viewing area is FREE, the museum is 10 euro per person for a whole day pleasure
The MAS is
…high-level architecture in a lively new part of the city
…a collection of experiences
…a collection of strong stories in a contemporary setting
…an open house. You can walk in and out as you please. Only access to the museum rooms is at a charge.
If you are staying in Antwerp the weekend of April 17th don’t forget to bring your running shoes !!!!
On Sunday the 17th of April the Antwerp 10 miles will take place. The organisers expects 23.000 runners for the event this year.
Traditionally the runs brings a wonderful ambiance to the city. Participants will this year again be running through the Kennedy and Waasland Tunnels. It’s a fantastic feeling to run on a deserted highway with no cars.
All along the route you can enjoy surprising acts, music performances and various booths.
Antwerp Marathon and Run Program
- 7.30am: Opening registration
- 9.30am: DVV Antwerp Marathon
- 1.00pm: Chiquita Kids Run 1 km (6-12 years old)
- 1.30pm: DVV Antwerp Short Run 5 km
- 2.30pm: ASICS Ladies Run 5 km
- 3.30pm: DVV Antwerp 10 Miles
Leopold hotel Antwerp is proud to announce that Antwerp is elected to the European Youth Capital 2011. Antwerp is taking this opportunity to highlight “Room To Bloom”, a project where youngsters can find the time and space to develop themselves. The city wants to put itself on the map as a creative, innovative, dynamic and young center where people of young age get the opportunity to develop themselves.
Antwerp has always been known as the place to be for young creative people. Great example are the young designers, like Walter Van Beirendonck, who put Antwerp in the fashion spotlight. Musically, there’s a lot of talent out there as well. Not to mention all the other artists, music festivals, and clubs. Antwerp is booming, and this is attracting all sorts of creative, artistic people from all over Belgium and Europe.
When you’re looking for a new look on today’s world, today’s art, or today’s fashion, Antwerp is definitely the place to be. Contemporary is the most important word here, is heard all over town. Everyone is convinced to fully exploit this election to proof to all the other European youth, we here at Antwerp are proud of what we have established so far, and we can only say the future is looking bright. This vivid city is surely worthwhile a visit.
The “Night of the Proms” the number one musical event in Antwerp is returning on the 23rd October. This year weill see performances from musical luminaries including Roxette, OMD, Sharon den Adel, Peter & Zoltan Katona, Toots Thielemans, John Miles, Fine Fleur and Il Novecento. For more information and tickets please go to; http://antwerpen.digicity.be/Evenementen/Night_of_the_Proms-175898104id.html or http://www.notp.com/
“Night of the Proms” has a very simple yet successful concept; “Classic meets Pop”. The pop artists are complimented by the in-house orchestral arrangements brought to you by the philharmonic orchestra. Looking at the various genres in years’ line-up, Rock (Roxette), Jazz (Toots Thielemans) & Blues (John Miles) stand out in this exciting cocktail of music. This event is held every year in Sportpaleis Antwerp. Tickets are still available.
“Night of the Proms” is perceived very highly in Belgium and through Europe, as one of the musical events of the year. There are a number of editions per year, due to the continually increasing demand for tickets. This event further enhances Antwerp’s vivid cultural & musical reputation. To book your stay in Antwerp look for Antwerp hotel deals at Leopold Hotel Antwerp.