In de Sint-Amandskerk
De Coninckplein 1+
In de Sint-Amandskerk
De Coninckplein 1+
Het Kunstuur in Roeselare
Masterpieces by Belgian artists from the period 1850 – 1950, exhibited in a unique way. Flemish celebrities talk about their connection with the artist or artwork.
Now in Het Kunstuur Roeselare
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Here on this square, in front of Het Kunstuur, there was a pig market."
Storytelling by Eline Vergauwe, a butcher's wife
Eline tells a story about Prosper De Troyer 'Pig farmer' (1928).
"When I see the lights of the Scheldt, my heart starts beating faster."
Storytelling by Wim Opbrouck, actor
Wim tells a story about Kurt Peiser 'Accordeonist by the Scheldt' (year unkown).
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"And I was captivated and I still revere him."
Storytelling by Delphine Lecompte, poet
Delphine tells a story about Gustave Van de Woestyne 'The blind porridge eater' (1928).
"Rik, in a fit of rage, threw the peaches out the window."
Storytelling by Jelle Cleymans, actor and singer
Jelle tells a story about Rik Wouters 'Still life with peaches' (1914).
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"Whaaw, hello everyone! I'm kind of extremely happy."
Storytelling by Danny Verbiest, owner tv-dog Samson
Danny tells a story about Joseph Stevens 'Girl with dog' (1849).
"He detected a serious illness in Dora – even claiming she was doomed to die."
Storytelling by Maggie De Block, politician and doctor
Maggie tells a story about Prosper De Troyer 'X-rays' (1928).
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"The painting appeals to several senses at the same time."
Storytelling by Tess and Mark Uytterhoeven, TV producers
Tess and Mark tell a story about Prosper De Troyer 'The carillon' (1919).
"I love the seasons. The seasons can make you yearn."
Storytelling by Frank Deboosere, weatherman
Frank tells a story about Valerius De Saedeleer 'Row of trees' (1907) and 'The weaver's house' (1924).
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"And look closely at that one detail: a man peeing against a wall."
Storytelling by Bruno De Wever, professor en historian
Bruno tells a story about Constant Permeke 'Jabbeke in 1940' (1940).
"Gustave De Smet acknowledges the depth and melancholy of the circus, it was art, not tricks."
Storytelling by Danny Ronaldo
Danny tells a story about Gustave De Smet's painting "The figure skater" (1928).
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"I see myself in this man's expression of lost emptiness. I am this man."
Storytelling by Tommaso Bordoni, clothing designer
Tommaso tells a story about Firmin Baes 'The hobo' (1942).
"I hugged him for the last time on 11 May."
Storytelling by Iryna Sharyhina, Ukrainian refugee
Iryna tells a story about Henri Evenepoel 'Sunday in the Bois de Boulogne' (1899).
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"The one was a celebrated painter, the other was an up-and-coming talent."
Storytelling by Kurt De Boodt, poet and expert on painter and sculptor Rik Wouters
Kurt tells a story about Rik Wouters 'Sculpture James Ensor' (1913).
"At the bottom the miner’s helmet, drinking bottle, and pickaxe."
Storytelling by Mil Coenen,former mine-worker
Mil tells a story about Anto Carte 'Piëta' (1918).
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"It reminds me of my own long journey, which I will never forget."
Storytelling by Abdufatah Mahadi Said, Het Kunstuur employee
Abdufatah tells a story about Frits Van den Berghe 'Hellish ride' (1929).
Storytelling by Chris Brooker
Chris tells a story about Xavier Mellery, Theodoor Verstraete, Albert Servaes, Gustave Van de Woestyne, Jean Brusselmans, Valerius De Saedeleer, Emile Claus, Anna De Weert, Frits Van den Berghe and Jan Van Beers.
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Past expositions Roeselare
Order your tickets for Roeselare
In order to guarantee your place, we recommend you order your tickets online.
A visit to the exhibition takes exactly one hour with entrees every 20 mins for maximum 8 people at a time.
Click on Order Tickets to view opening times and prices.
You can direct your question to info-roeselare@hetkunstuur.com.
Group formulas
Would you like to book for more than 8 people?
With our group arrangement you can combine a visit to The Art Hour with other activities in Roeselare. For info, send an email to: groepen-roeselare@hetkunstuur.com
Admission fee
Admission fees: between €10 an €20 depending on the date and time of your visit.
✔ Free cloak room
✔ Free headphones with audio guide
✔ Free museum chairs
✔ Free (two) wheelchairs at your disposal
✔ Toilets for women, men and disabled
Openinghours
Click Order Tickets to find the opening times and admission fees.
Address
De Coninckplein 1+
8800 Roeselare
Belgium