Middle Gate

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    The exhibition project Middle Gate II – The Story of Dymphna is a collaboration between M HKA (Museum of Contemporary Art Antwerp) and the cultural centre de Werft in Geel. Middle Gate II is the follow up to the exhibition Middle Gate, curated by Jan Hoet in Geel in 2013. The exhibition concept is closely tied to the legend of the holy Dymphna, saint of the possessed, the mentally ill and patroness against epilepsy and insanity. The legend of Dymphna shares a strong connection to the identity of Geel, "the charitable city".

    Wout Vercammen

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    (c)image: M HKA
    Wir haben es gewusst, 1978-1986
    Wout Vercammen
    Painting , 100 x 100 cm
    oil, canvas

    With the clear message “Wir haben es gewusst”, which can be interpreted both ironically and critically, art and society are called into question.

    “Society has many enemies. We become increasingly aware that these numbers do not grow as quickly, the reason for this being that the number of supporters grows faster in proportion. It then becomes a battle of one against a thousand, which is why every chance you get to take a stand must be utilized, by each according to his situation and possibilities.”

    Wout Vercammen, in: Triënnale der Zuidelijke Nederlanden, Van Abbemuseum, Eindhoven, 1972 - 1973

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