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M HKA Announces 2026 Exhibition Program Featuring Major Retrospectives and Thematic Shows

exhibition · 2026-03-24

M HKA in Antwerp has revealed its 2026 exhibition schedule, emphasizing artist-focused programming and engagement with contemporary social issues. The year will feature three major seasonal exhibitions: a spring group show titled 'we refuse_d' examining censorship and refusal (March 13-June 7, 2026), a summer retrospective of Nicola L.'s multidisciplinary work (June 25-October 11, 2026), and an autumn survey of Lee Bul's influential practice (November 12, 2026-February 14, 2027). Additional presentations include installations by Stef Van Looveren and Jean Katambayi Mukendi, alongside collection displays and public programs. The museum continues its tradition of artist-centered curation, founded on donations from artists since 1987.

Key facts

  • M HKA's 2026 program includes three major seasonal exhibitions
  • Nicola L. will receive her first Belgian retrospective in summer 2026
  • Lee Bul's major survey exhibition travels from Seoul to Antwerp via Hong Kong
  • The spring group exhibition 'we refuse_d' addresses censorship and artistic freedom
  • M HKA was founded in 1987 based on artist donations and maintains artist-centered programming

Entities

Artists

  • Nicola L.
  • Lee Bul
  • Stef Van Looveren
  • Jean Katambayi Mukendi
  • Carla Arocha
  • Stéphane Schraenen
  • Jelle Jespers

Institutions

Locations

  • Antwerp
  • Belgium
  • Seoul
  • Hong Kong
  • Argentina

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