Monthly Archives: April 2016

UNIQLO MoMu Sundays

April 27, 2016 – 10:00

MoMu is collaborating with Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO! From now on, the Japanese clothing retailer UNIQLO provides free entrance to all the visitors to the Game Changers exhibition every first Sunday. The UNIQLO MoMu Sundays take place on the shopping Sundays and start from the first of May 2016. Inspired by the ‘Free Friday Night’ collaboration […]

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Game-Changing Moments, Paco Rabanne’s 1966 Manifesto collection

April 26, 2016 – 14:00

“I have always had the impression of being a time accelerator. Of going as far as is reasonable for one’s time and not indulge in the morbid pleasure of the known things, which I view as decay. I talk of mutation, of the unquenchable thirst for novelty, and of permanent rupture. To be fixed in […]

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MoMu Sessions 11|05|2016

April 18, 2016 – 11:50

As a little something extra to the Game Changers expo, MoMu will be organizing MoMu Sessions on the 11th May! We have invited a panel of speakers ready to tell you more about the game-changing phenomenon in fashion. Sushi and drinks will be provided to close everything off in style! Excited yet? Head over to […]

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Installing Traditions & Dreams. Kimono from the Kubota Collection

April 14, 2016 – 13:59

On Wednesday 20th April, MoMu will open its newest exhibition in the gallery of the museum: Traditions & Dreams. Kimono from the Kubota Collection! Itchiku Kubota was an innovative Japanese textile artist who was anything but traditional. His spectacular creations gave new meaning to the art of kimono. His understanding of both the Japanese and the […]

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Heritage Day: Rituals, Traditions & Dreams at MoMu

April 9, 2016 – 13:22

It’s that time of the year again where we celebrate cultural heritage during Heritage Day on Sunday, 24 April! This year it is all about rituals! MoMu will be organizing some great activities for you and your family & friends to enjoy! First of all, visitors can visit our newest exhibition ‘Game Changers. Reinventing the 20th Century […]

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MoMu Gallery. Traditions & Dreams. Kimono from the Kubota Collection 20|04|16>19|06|16

April 7, 2016 – 10:15

On 20th April, MoMu will open a new exhibition in the MoMu Gallery! On the occasion of the festivities of 150 years diplomatic relations between Belgian and Japan and with the support of Port of Antwerp, MoMu presents Traditions & Dreams. Kimono from the Kubota Collection! The exhibition in the gallery of MoMu will show a […]

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Working with the MoMu/UA Study Collection: Materials and Technology Analyses

April 6, 2016 – 10:40

This skirt was such a grateful object to do research on because of the story it tells about the rich culture and refined traditions in China during the Qing-Dynasty. Next to conservation treatment, a complete study was performed on the iconography of the embroidery and the materials and techniques that were used. This was done […]

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