FOMU EN

EARLY GAZE documents the birth of Belgian photography, from the very first mug shots to groundbreaking imagery in the arts, medical science and justice. It shows how an elite pastime grew out to become a powerful tool for capturing, controlling and constructing identity.  

FOMU and image maker Abel Kleinblatt collaborate on a short video series on 19th-century photographic techniques. Abel explains some of the most well-known photographic processes, from daguerreotypes to albumen printing.

Trigger #6 is made in collaboration with guest editor Taous Dahmani. It is a collection of photographs, essays, and archival material that redefines socio-political gatherings across the SWANA region (Southwest Asia and North Africa). 

FOMU and creative agency Mutant™ join forces for FOMUTATIONS, an experimental format of in depht talks by internationally renowned image makers. They challenge existing perspectives on visual culture and spark debate. 

Upon FOMU’s invitation, visual artist Katja Mater (NL, b. 1979) explores the museum’s collection and creates a remarkable selection around the theme of time.  ​

How do son Antony Penrose and granddaughter Ami Bouhassane view their famous (grand)mother, Lee Miller? In this video, they discuss her fascinating life and work.

Is there such a thing as the queer person, universal and uniform? The internet would have us believe there is.

In this third edition, four emerging visual artists are invited to present their work in a group exhibition at Het Bos and to engage in dialogue with each other and the public during a ChitChat & Print Sale at FOMU.