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Online Viewing Room: The legacy of Rowland Ward: artistry in taxidermy

Online Viewing Room: The legacy of Rowland Ward: artistry in taxidermy
HYBRIDS:COMPOSITE CREATURES FROM FABLES, MYTHS AND LEGENDS

HYBRIDS:COMPOSITE CREATURES FROM FABLES, MYTHS AND LEGENDS
8 June - 17 Novemeber

Founded in 2020 by Guy Kuypers, Spectandum represents the essence of the 16th-century Kunstkammer tradition, intertwining diverse passions and interests.

The collection captivates visitors with its display of exotic, curious, and thought-provoking objects, seamlessly blending together material, shape, color, and purpose
Drawing inspiration from historic scientific academy cabinets recovered from the Atheneum in Antwerp, originally commissioned by Napoleon in 1807, Spectandum weaves an enchanting visual narrative celebrating the wonders of the past and present.
The varied arrangement in scientific academy cabinets enters into dialogue with the neatly placed objects and different atmospheric background colours resulting in an eclectic feast
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Female Kifwebe Mask with old collection label, Luba-Songye People, DR Congo, 19th C
This extraordinary collection takes spectators on a multidimensional voyage, immersing them in the realms of anthropology and history, embracing natural history, ethnography, paintings, sculptures, architectural artifacts, and unique decorative objects
IF YOU HAVE AN OPEN MIND TO WHAT YOU LIKE, YOU ARE WELCOME BY APPOINTMENT TO FIND THE TREASURE YOU HAVE LONG BEEN SEARCHING FOR.

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HYBRIDS:COMPOSITE CREATURES FROM FABLES, MYTHS AND LEGENDS

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