Uppercut's 'God Speed' Transforms Chateau de Spycker with Contemporary Design
Uppercut, a gallery located in Antwerp, has unveiled its fourth annual summer showcase titled 'God Speed' at the neo-gothic Chateau de Spycker in Sint-Kruis, close to Bruges. This exhibition runs from 30 July to 30 August 2026 and highlights the creations of six designers: Alexander Kirkeby, Nicolas Zanoni, Linde Freya Tangelder, Yoon Shun, Kiki Goti, and LS Gomma (the studio of Joel Muggleton). The works are displayed in three separate rooms, featuring standout items such as Kirkeby's glass vessels and Zanoni's furniture made from melted polystyrene. Scott Lippens, the gallery's director and founder in 2023, was inspired by the Fondazione Dries Van Noten in Venice. The villa, a renovated former aristocratic summer home by Lippens' mother, now functions as a guesthouse. Photography is credited to Jules Ange.
Key facts
- Uppercut's 'God Speed' exhibition runs from 30 July to 30 August 2026 at Chateau de Spycker in Sint-Kruis, Belgium.
- The exhibition features works by Alexander Kirkeby, Nicolas Zanoni, Linde Freya Tangelder, Yoon Shun, Kiki Goti, and LS Gomma.
- This is Uppercut's fourth annual summer exhibition at the chateau since the gallery's founding in 2023.
- The show spans three rooms: the grand entry hall, dining room, and drawing room.
- Contemporary works are displayed alongside period details like gilded furniture and marble fireplaces.
- Director Scott Lippens was inspired by the Fondazione Dries Van Noten in Venice.
- The villa was bought by Lippens' family nearly 20 years ago and renovated by his mother, Caroline Grootaert.
- Uppercut is opening a dedicated gallery in Antwerp after presentations at Matter and Shape and Collectible fairs.
Entities
Artists
- Alexander Kirkeby
- Nicolas Zanoni
- Linde Freya Tangelder
- Yoon Shun
- Kiki Goti
- Joel Muggleton
- Scott Lippens
- Caroline Grootaert
- Jules Ange
Institutions
- Uppercut
- Chateau de Spycker
- Fondazione Dries Van Noten
- Destroyers/Builders
- LS Gomma
- Matter and Shape
- Collectible
- Dezeen
Locations
- Antwerp
- Belgium
- Bruges
- Sint-Kruis
- Paris
- France
- New York
- United States
- Brussels
- Venice
- Italy
Sources
- Dezeen —