ICONS OF OUR TIME: Six artists. Six worlds. One exceptional Pop-Art exhibition.
MEET THE ARTISTS
Saturday 27 June & Sunday 28 June
in the presence of Jonas Leriche, Christiane Vleugels, Stef Jacobs, Philippe Van Gele, Jean Paul Kala & Wouter Houten
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EXHIBITION
27 June to 19 July 2026
LOCATION
Horus Gallery Antwerp
Oever 19, 2000 Antwerp
Horus Gallery Antwerp presents ICONS OF OUR TIME, an exceptional contemporary art exhibition in which six artists present their vision of the icons, symbols and stories that define our era. The exhibition brings together work by Antwerp-based artists Christiane Vleugels, Jonas Leriche and Stef Jacobs, complemented by the powerful pop-art imagery of Jean Paul Kala and Wouter Houten, and the beautiful use of colour by Philippe Van Gele, known for his abstract landscape paintings.
A particular highlight is the premiere of SHOWTIME, the monumental hyperrealistic masterpiece by Christiane Vleugels. The work attracted considerable interest even before it was completed and is now being presented to the public for the first time. In addition, Horus Gallery is presenting work by Jonas Leriche for the first time; in his art, he explores the tension between digital perfection and human vulnerability. His compositions, enriched with gold leaf, refer to the Japanese kintsugi philosophy, in which imperfections are not hidden but celebrated.
Stef Jacobs is also making his debut at Horus Gallery. With his colourful and imaginative universe, he creates works in which imagination and contemporary culture converge. Jean Paul Kala is internationally renowned for his masterful aluminium sculptures, in which organic elegance, African influences and technical craftsmanship converge.
Philippe Van Gele translates the essence of landscapes into abstract paintings in which colour and atmosphere merge to create timeless compositions. Last but not least, Wouter Houten presents his very latest collection of bronze sculptures, in which luxury, playfulness and contemporary pop art come together in a unique way.
