M in the spotlight
Open up the wings!
The ‘Calvary Triptych’ by the 16th-century painter Michiel Coxie is one of the masterpieces of the M-Collection. Historically, triptychs like this were only displayed in their fully opened state during feast days. At M, we adopt a similar practice, typically showing the work in its closed form, revealing only the reverse sides of the panels. However, occasionally, we throw open the wings, allowing visitors to admire this Flemish Renaissance masterpiece in all its glory. In 2025 we will be doing this around Easter (3 to 22 April), Ascension Day (29 May to 17 June), M’s anniversary (18 September to 7 October) and during the end-of-year period (18 December to 6 January).
Zaalzicht 'Collectie van M', 2024, M Leuven, Michiel Coxie (I), Triptiek met de Calvarie (onder), en de Annunciatie op de buitenluiken (boven), 1571, Collectie M Leuven, foto: © Marie Dreezen voor M Leuven
Michiel Coxie (I), Triptiek met de Calvarie (onder), en de Annunciatie op de buitenluiken (boven), 1571, Collectie M Leuven, bron: artinflanders.be, foto: Dominique Provost
Artist-designed cover
The cover of this magazine was designed by Sigefride Bruna Hautman.
It is a sketch from the storyboard for the video ‘Face as Landscape’, part of the ‘Hinkelpark’ project (2012 to present).
Cover Magazine nummer elf, foto: © M Leuven
Peter Morrens Monograph
Peter Morrens’ solo exhibition at M, ‘OEEEEEEUUUUVVRE’, closes on 2 March. But for anyone who simply can’t get enough of his work, Oktober Publications and M are publishing an eponymous monograph (256 pages, designed by Atelier Sven Beirnaert). This richly illustrated book brings together existing and new work, installation views and archive material. In it, you can read about a conversation between curator Eva Wittocx and the artist, an essay by Ronald Van de Sompel and poems by Lieke Marsman and Hans Magnus Enzensberger.
© Oktober Publications and M Leuven
From coal to jet
Eagle-eyed readers of the magazine may have noticed that the spine of each edition is a slightly different shade of black. This is no accident: for every artist, we find an appropriate colour that matches the campaign image. We also use this black for all the printed materials for the exhibition at M.
© M Leuven
Food for thought
In the mood for some intellectual nourishment on a Thursday evening? Come along to ‘Food for Thought’, our programme of surprising, inspiring lectures. Throughout the spring, artists will transport you into their work, and experts will shine their light on themes that are interwoven into our collection. You’ll find the details and practical information here.
© Marie Dreezen voor M Leuven
675+
M’s online collection catalogue already boasts an impressive 675+ entries. We have been working on this project for several years. For every work you’ll find detailed photos and details, such as the title, maker, date, dimensions, materials and techniques, provenance and documentation, all in three languages.
© Cedric Verhelst
© Cedric Verhelst
