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Here is some news.

• Until 22/2 exhibitions celebrating 600 years of KU Leuven
• Van Gogh in Antwerp... in Zundert
• The Kalmthout Culture Award

600 jaar KU Leuven

Over the past six centuries, the University of Leuven 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 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 The Pursuit of Knowledge in M Leuven. There you will find some more of Borghouts'photos. 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

Info double exhibition KU Leuven 600

Book KU Leuven

The photo book KU LEUVEN. Een universiteit in beeld. Images of a University contains photographs of no fewer than 60 KU Leuven buildings. It features 150 photos by Karin Borghouts, historical images and texts by Liesbet Nys, as well as a contribution by Koen Peeters. The book was designed by Tim Bisschop.

The book is available from the University Hall bookshop, or online at Hannibal Books.

Van Gogh in Antwerp

This year marks the 140th anniversary of Van Gogh's three-month stay in Antwerp. Until 1 March, you can visit the Vincent van GoghHuis in Zundert (NL) to see the exhibition Winterkoers. Van Gogh in Antwerpen featuring works by alumni of the Antwerp Academy. The participating artists have all made a name for themselves: Philip Aguirre, Nick Andrews, Fred Bervoets, Kasper Bosmans, Vaast Colson, Caroline Coolen, Anton Cotteleer, Benjamin Demeyere, Maika Garnica, Vincent Geyskens, Tina Gillen, Geert Goiris, Sven 't Jolle, Nadia Naveau, Denie Put, Lieven Segers, Jelle Spruyt, Luc Tuymans and Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven. Nadia Naveau and Nick Andrews are the curators.

Info exhibition Winterkoers. Van Gogh in Antwerpen.

On Sunday, 22 February 2026, Walden Art Stories will give a Van Gogh in Antwerp lecture at De Moeren in Zundert. This will be followed by a guided tour of the exhibition, a performance and drinks at the Van GoghHuis.

A large photograph by Karin Borghouts, reminiscent of a drawing Vincent made at the academy, will also be on display.

Info 22 February (registration required).

Zundert, the birthplace of Vincent van Gogh, is located between Antwerp, Belgium and Breda, The Netherlands.

The Kalmthout Culture Award

On 12 December 2025, Karin Borghouts was one of the recipients of the Culture Award given by the municipality of Kalmthout, where she lives. She was awarded the prize in recognition of her career as an art photographer.

You can watch the video portrait here, made by Wim Vanlee and Jürgen Simons for this occasion. Congratulations to all the laureates and thank you to everyone involved.

ZICHT is a newsletter of Belgian artist photographer Karin Borghouts. She is working on het own projects and on commissioned assignments by museums, art and heritage institutions, architects, publishers and city councils.

www.karinborghouts.be