Exhibitions KU Leuven 600 years

2025-2026

Over the past six centuries, the University of Leuven in Belgium has amassed a rich architectural heritage. To mark its anniversary, it asked art photographer Karin Borghouts to tour its buildings with a camera and tripod. Borghouts photographed lecture halls, libraries, laboratories, refectories, student rooms, and more. 150 of her photos were published in the book 'KU Leuven. Image of a University'.

During her exploration of KU Leuven, Borghouts'eye was particularly caught by corridors, stairs, and doors. In the exhibition 'Routes naar kennis' (Routes to Knowledge) you can see a selection of photos of monumental staircases and quiet cloisters, of creaking wooden lecture hall steps, and of a door that reminds one of the work of surrealist painter René Magritte.

You should also visit the exhibition 'Kennis in zicht' (The Pursuit of Knowledge) in museum M Leuven. There you will find five large photos in a lightbox. They show how the university preserves its collections.

Two exhibitions Routes to Knowledge and The Pursuit of Knowledge reflect on 600 years of university history in Leuven. The impressive exhibition by Alicja Kwade, which can also be viewed at M, is not to be missed.

Until February 22, 2026
Universitylibrary KU Leuven and M Leuven.
Belgium
Group visits with a guide are possible.
Info double exhibition KU Leuven 600

Curators: Annelies Vogels & Liesbet Nys
Exhibitiondesign: Exponanza