Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) sparked a painting revolution with minimal action and a velvet palette, amid contemporaries such as Pollock and de Kooning. Her revolutionary approach to making paint appear like a melody on the canvas led to delicate, charming but also monumental and architectural works.
Therefore, from now on, we will no longer talk about the ‘Separate Room’, but about the ‘Helen Frankenthaler Room’, where we display equally interesting works than in the main exhibition space.
5 CORNERS UP !
From 12 September through 18 October 2026, the art trail 5 Corners Up! brings the work of thirty artists to twenty unique locations around Mechelsplein, Sint-Jorispoort and Mechelsesteenweg — a neighbourhood where history, craftsmanship and local culture come together.
Art appears amidst the aroma of freshly baked bread, an endless collection of gloves and knives, building and furniture hardware, fabrics for wedding dresses, and an extraordinary selection of specialty beers.
At the heart of the trail is NQ Gallery, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary with this special art route. In the H.F. Room works of the 15 artists along the route is on view.
Come and be surprised. You are always welcome to step inside — no ticket is required.