From 11 April to 31 August 2025, M Leuven will host the exhibition Art That Moves. Private Collections in M.
The exhibition features over 25 works by Spilliaert from private collections, including the campaign image, as well as works by artists such as James Ensor, Edgard Tytgat and Constant Permeke.
The museum announces the exhibition as follows: mleuven.be
Immersing yourself in art from the cosy confines of your armchair, a drink in hand and your favourite music playing in the background – it’s a far cry from the typical museum experience. Yet many of the artworks in M’s collection once adorned the walls of private collectors’ homes. ‘Art that Moves’ showcases a selection of objects that have made the journey from private collections to the museum, some of which went straight from the mantelpiece to the gallery.
M’s collection has long been shaped by donations, bequests and long-term loans from private collectors. This trend continues today, as we accepted two complete private collections on loan last year, amounting to some 142 new artworks. Ranging from medieval sculptures and 17th-century landscape paintings to modern prints, we are now sharing these objects with the public for the first time. In conjunction with various other pieces in our collection that were once in private ownership, these artworks offer insights into how art is collected and cherished.
