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
- Suitable for adults
- Available for booking from 31 October 2026
- Also offered in Dutch, French and German
- Maximum 15 participants per group
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Price: €130 per group
- Museum admission is free
- Your guide will meet you at the Visitor Pavilion before the start of the tour.
Zadkine in the collection
- Discover Zadkine’s artworks in the Middelheim Museum collection
- Discover Zadkine’s artwork in the Antwerp Public Art Collection