On the picture Mr. Luk Lemmens, Alderman for culture in the Province of Antwerpen, Mr. Walter Rycquart, head of the Province of Antwerpen Department of Culture and H.E. Mr. Chris Hoornaert, Ambassador of Belgium.
By Roy Lie A Tjam.
On 22 April 2017, the fifth edition of Art at The Residence was launched at the beautiful mansion of Belgian Ambassador with contemporary art from the Province of Antwerp on display. The theme of the exhibition is Antwerpen.NL
The Art at The Residence is a program of the Embassy of Belgium in The Hague. It’s objective is to promote Belgian art and culture by means of exhibitions. Through art, the audiences gain a sense of the quality, scope, and diversity of the Belgian art and culture.
H.E. Mr.Chris Hoornaert Ambassador of Belgium and Mr. Luk Lemmens alderman for culture in the Province of Antwerpen jointly delivered the welcome remarks. At the same time Mr.Walter Ryequart, head of the Province of Antwerpen Department of Culture, introduced the Antwerpen.NL exposition.
A musical interlude by the Terra Nova Collective directed by Mr. Vlad Weverbergh was part of the program.
There was a huge turnout, guests from Belgium, the Netherlands including some Ambassadors and a former Minister.
The artworks are on display on the ground- and first floor of the residence.
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