​Project. 07a + 07b

*Beyond Borders III - Isabel Miquel Arqués in dialogue with Georgia O'Keeffe

​*Curator Marie-Paule De Vil inspired by Georgia O'Keeffe​

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​VENUE: Fabriek Noord, Lange Beeldekensstraat 94, 2060 Antwerp

DATES: 05/09/2026 > 26/10/2026

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* Solo Exhibition

Isabel Miquel Arqués launches the 3rd part of her trilogy “Beyond Borders”, dedicated to Georgia O’Keeffe.

Following volumes on Karen Blixen and Virginia Woolf, in this book and the accompanying exhibition of photographic works,

Isabel will engage in a visual, textual and conceptual dialogue with Georgia O’Keeffe.

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* Group Exhibition

Curator Marie-Paule De Vil seeks to capture the essence of O’Keeffe’s legacy by intertwining the many facets of her life and work into a cohesive selection of artworks.

Georgia O’Keeffe remains an enduring icon, not only for her art but also for the myth she embodies.

More than an artist, she was a visionary who cultivated a lifestyle and creative philosophy that resonate even today.

Her minimalist and timeless aesthetics, her profound connection to nature, her distinctive clothing, and her homes

in New Mexico continue to inspire across generations.​

De Vil brings together a personal selection of artists, both emerging talents and established figures, whose work, in her view, resonates with the spirit of O’Keeffe.

But the exhibition extends further to celebrate O’Keeffe’s world more broadly. From her interest in ethnic art to natural elements like shells, bones and stones.

In addition, De Vil initiates collaborations beyond the field of visual art, complementing O’Keeffe’s personality.

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Collaborations:

-Very specific garments always played a pivotal role in the O’Keeffe narrative. De Vil collaborates with Acrai Antwerp, known for their timeless, sustainable designs crafted with eco-friendly materials and traditional techniques. Acrai’s creations embody values of longevity and cultural heritage, aligning seamlessly with the exhibition’s themes.

-Marie-Paule De Vil also integrates a curated selection of collages from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s from the Verbeke Foundation. The choice is based on a personal selection that reflects the spirit of the Zeitgeist and the aesthetics of O’Keeffe.

-Given O’Keeffe’s interest in ethnic art and objects, Bruno Claessens will integrate a selection of these into the exhibition.

-For the very first time Vincent Van Duysen will show large architectural photographes. He is a widely respected Belgian minimalist architect and designer known for his refined, warm and tactile apporoach to modernism. ‘Okeeffe was among his main inspirations.

-As Isamu Nogushi was a long term personal friend of Georgia O'Keeffe a unique ensemble of Nogushi's original Akari Light Sculptures will be presented

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-Various keynote speakers will be invited during the exhibition to give a lecture .

-Since O’Keeffe was known as a passionate and refined cook, the program will include a dinner based on her original recipes.

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The vast brutalist spaces of Fabriek Noord offer a unique opportunity to bring together these two exhibitions (a solo- and a groupshow) in which Georgia O'Keeffe is the central focus point. ​

Isabel Miquel Arqués and Marie-Paule De Vil invite visitors to rediscover a visionary whose life and art continue to shape our understanding of beauty, sense of simplicity and the seamless integration of art into everyday life.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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