SILVER

SILVER showcases Leuven’s curiosities, such as the golden key to the city and the mayor’s silver inkwell, rare design sketches, ceremonial guild silverware and – what else would you expect in Leuven – richly decorated beer mugs. The exhibitions presents showpieces such as the oldest windmill beaker in the world and a glittering ensemble of silver gifts for the primus of the university. Each of the pieces reflects the prestige of the annual university competition that was held in the 17th and 18th centuries. In addition to the medieval treasures of liturgical silverware, you can discover the colourful designs of the monk-silversmith Dom Martin. In the 1920s and 30s, his unique style garnered worldwide fame. After more than eighty years, his art deco gems are returning to Leuven temporarily.

Curators: Leo De Ren, Ko Goubert & Wim Nys

In collaboration with Zilvermuseum Provincie Antwerpen.