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".

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    Benedenverdieping | Ground Floor

    ©Collection M HKA, Antwerp
    Washuis [Laundry House], 2000
    Loreta Visic
    Installation , 420 x 350 x 500 cm
    iron, clothing, washing line

    Washuis (Laundry-House) is an installation of a house made on an iron frame; inside hang men's, women's and children's clothes. The physical form/effect of the installation is entirely dependent on weather conditions. If it's fine and calm, the house seems serene, safe and welcoming. But if the wind is blowing, the clothing flaps about and the house appears hostile and threatening. At such moments, the viewer is able to fully experience the essence of Loreta Visic's artistic practice.

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