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".

    Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven / AMVK

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    (c)image: AMVK
    Savoir, Oser, Vouloir, Se taire, 1992
    Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven / AMVK
    Other , 4 x (19.5 x 30.5 x 5 cm)
    felt tip and acryl paint on 4 plastic dishes

    (To Know, To Dare, To Want, To Be Silent)

    "A series of four paintings on plastic trays for game pâté. These are the steps that a wise person must remember if he wants to get to the elaboration of an important insight. The point is that, after one has formulated an intention for oneself, it is best to remain silent, and to execute it. These four normally hang in my studio as a warning to myself."

    − AMVK

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