Musée Zadkine archives, 1961
Zadkine x Middelheim
Discover during this guided tour how deeply Ossip Zadkine was connected to the Middelheim Museum. Our guides will lead you past his iconic sculpture Le Grand Orphée and the works of his students, sharing surprising stories from the archives that shed light on Zadkine’s importance to the museum.
Gain insight into Zadkine’s role as artist, curator, mentor, and co-creator of the “Middelheim dream.” The tour also explores his lesser-known roles as a master, mediator, and personal friend of Antwerp’s mayor.
About Ossip Zadkine
Ossip Zadkine (1888–1967) was a French-Russian sculptor and one of the most important innovators of modern sculpture. Through his expressive visual language and his profound influence as a teacher, he left a lasting mark on several generations of artists.
Curious to learn more?
This guided tour is the perfect complement to the exhibition Ossip Zadkine and Belgium at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp. There, you will discover Zadkine’s artistic oeuvre and its Belgian context. At the Middelheim Museum, you will explore how he helped shape the history and identity of the sculpture park.
Practical Information
- € 5 per person
- Every second Sunday of the month from November to April (2 pm to 4 pm)
- Buy your ticket in advance online or on the day itself at the visitor centre (subject to availability).
- Maximum 15 people per guide
- Our guide will be waiting for you at the visitor pavilion before the tour begins
- You’re very welcome even if the weather isn’t great. Part of the tour takes place in the Collection Pavilion.
Data
- Sunday 8 November 2026
- Sunday 13 December 2026
- Sunday 10 January 2027
- Sunday 14 February 2027
- Sunday 14 March 2027
- Sunday 11 April 2027
Zadkine in de collectie
- Discover Zadkine’s artworks in the Middelheim Museum’s collection
- Discover Zadkine’s artwork in the ‘Art in the City’ collection
