Vanhaerents Art Collection

The Vanhaerents Art Collection is a unique and comprehensive collection of contemporary art, assembled by Walter Vanhaerents and his children Els and Joost. It enjoys the individual approach to collecting of its founders, as well as their shared passion for new and provocative art. The origins of the Vanhaerents Art Collection date back to the 1970s, when a young Walter Vanhaerents began amassing his first works of art. Gathering pieces that were considered extremely fierce and radical at the time, he laid the groundwork for a collection that nowadays ranges among the most prestigious worldwide.  The collection profoundly reflects the diversity and vitality of current art practices and is constantly evolving: both established and emerging artists are represented in its holdings, with works in various media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, photography and video.