Opening: Tamed Nature exhibition

16.09.2025

Exhibition design, Antwerp/ BE

Under the curation of Bart Tritsmans, the exhibition Tamed Nature explores the layered history of urban green space through the lens of the city of Antwerp. From the first urban parks in the 19th century to the growing climate activism in the second half of the 20th century, the transformation of Antwerp reflects global evolutions in power dynamics, spatial and social ideals and the relationship with nature and ecology. The exhibition showcases unknown and under-appreciated stories from the history of urban green space. Contemporary artistic and architectural interventions challenge conventional notions of urban nature and look ahead to a more inclusive, layered, and resilient urban future.

The exhibition opens on 16 September 2025 in VAi (Flemish Architecture Institute) who commissioned Aslı Çiçek to design the exhibition architecture. The spatial design is inspired by meandering through a city park and the urban space, both inseparable from the architectural fabric of the city.

Vernissage: 16.09.2025, De Singel Expo, Antwerp / BE
17.09.2025 - 01.02.2026
Wed - Sun from 2 to 7pm