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  • Sunny Side Up, Summer Group Exhibition

    Sunny Side Up

    Summer Group Exhibition 21 June - 11 October 2025
    Featuring work by Guillaume Grando, Guy Leclef, Lila Farget, Corine van Voorbergen, Rotganzen, Joana Schneider, Johannes Schoonhoven, Jeanne Opgenhaffen, Merete Rasmussen, Yumiko Yoneda, Pepe Valenti and others.
  •  ARTISTS

  • Corine van Voorbergen
    Corine van Voorbergen

    Corine van Voorbergen (NL, 1989) is a Dutch contemporary artist based in Amsterdam. Her minimalistic, circular works explore themes of eternal movement, emotion, and reflection. In her series Through the Brass Eye of the Beholder, she layers acrylics, pigments, ink, and epoxy within hand-polished brass rings. Van Voorbergen has exhibited internationally and collaborated with Louis Vuitton since 2021.

    Dylan Martinez
    Dylan Martinez

    Dylan Martinez (USA, 1985) is a contemporary glass artist based in Washington State. Colorblind to red-green, his work explores perception through hyper-realistic glass sculptures resembling plastic bags filled with water. His transparent glass bags symbolize environmental issues, highlighting consumption and ecosystem fragility while challenging viewers to question reality versus illusion.

    Guillaume Grando
    Guillaume Grando

    Guillaume Grando (FR, 1978), known as Supakitch, is a multidisciplinary artist based in the Basque Country. Starting with graffiti at age 12, his work evolved to refined resin paintings inspired by ocean movement and light. His art captures flowing, wave-like forms using materials like resin, balancing spontaneity with precision and reflecting a deep connection to nature.

    Guy Leclef
    Guy Leclef

    Guy Leclef (BE, 1962) is a contemporary artist near Antwerp who works with upcycled paper and cardboard. His textured collages blend humor, harmony, and material essence, transforming waste into layered, vibrant works. His art has been exhibited internationally and he has collaborated with brands like Delvaux and Nespresso.

    Jaehyo Lee
    Jaehyo Lee

    Jaehyo Lee (Korea, 1965) is a contemporary sculptor known for geometric works in wood and metal. He transforms natural materials into striking forms, often combining burnt wood with polished nails or steel. His practice blurs the line between design and sculpture, revealing hidden beauty in everyday materials.

    Jeanne Opgenhaffen
    Jeanne Opgenhaffen

    Jeanne Opgenhaffen (BE, 1938) is a Belgian ceramic artist known for delicate porcelain reliefs. Working from Belgium, she assembles wafer-thin porcelain strips into rhythmic compositions evoking movement and natural forces. Her work captures light and shadow while balancing fragility with strength, and is held in major collections worldwide.

    Joana Schneider
    Joana Schneider

    Joana Schneider, born in Munich and based in The Netherlands, creates sustainable installations using traditional fishing net techniques. She repurposes discarded fishing ropes and recycled viscose threads to create tactile three-dimensional artworks. Her installations engage viewers through visual, tactile, and scent elements, offering rich sensory experiences.

    Johannes Schoonhoven
    Johannes Schoonhoven

    Johannes "Jan, Jr." Schoonhoven (NL, 1975) is a Dutch abstract artist based near Amsterdam. He creates paper-mâché reliefs using gypsum, pigment, and natural drying processes, exploring repetition, line, and light. Co-founder of the ZERO+ group, he continues his grandfather's legacy from the Dutch Nul movement.

    Jose Chafer
    Jose Chafer

    Jose Cháfer draws inspiration from nature's cycles of movement and transformation. He explores patterns, balance, and visual tension, working mainly with natural materials like stone and wood. Cháfer immerses himself fully in the creative process, aiming to create hypnotic, deep visual experiences for viewers.

    Lila Farget
    Lila Farget

    Lila Farget (FR, 1972) is a French sculptor based in Brussels. She earned her master's from ENSAV La Cambre and uses glass to explore form, space, and light. Since 2007, she transforms discarded cardboard packaging into poetic glass sculptures. Her Maze Elements series features vertical pieces with polished sides that invite intimate engagement.

    Merete Rasmussen
    Merete Rasmussen

    Merete Rasmussen is a Danish-born contemporary artist based in the UK, specializing in abstract sculptural forms. She explores how space is defined through physical shapes, creating continuous surfaces with flowing curves and sharp edges. Her work emphasizes balance, energy, and harmony, and is included in major collections like the V&A Museum and MAD Museum.

    Pepe Valenti
    Pepe Valenti

    Pepe Valenti (SP, 1999) is a contemporary artist focused on product and installation design, exploring materials through hands-on experimentation. His El Mar collection captures shimmering sunlight reflections on ocean surfaces. Made from hand-shaped stainless steel with reflective chrome, the pieces distort light like waves, creating immersive experiences.

    Rotganzen
    Rotganzen

    Rotganzen is an art collective founded in 2009, influenced by American Pop Art and Italian Radical Design. Based in Rotterdam, New York, and Buenos Aires, they merge art and design through sculptures and furniture. Their signature Quelle Fête reimagines disco balls in melting forms, gaining recognition through collaborations with Gufram and London's Ministry of Sound.

    Thierry Martenon
    Thierry Martenon

    Thierry Martenon (FR, 1967) lives and works in the remote French Alps village of Désert d'Entremont, where nature deeply influences his art. A self-taught sculptor, he carves wood from nearby forests into abstract, textured totems that play with light and shadow. His contemporary works focus on texture and form, inviting quiet reflection.

    Yumiko Yoneda
    Yumiko Yoneda

    Yumiko Yoneda (Japan, 1965) is a contemporary minimalist artist based in The Hague, Netherlands. Her sculptures, mostly smooth white or gray spheres, embody concentration and sensuality. The spherical form symbolizes perfection, with each piece crafted from polystyrene foam covered in plaster and modeled leather paste, expressing tranquility through minimal means.

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    Our passion lies in mixed media, sculpture, and unique objects that bring soul and character to a space. We help both new and experienced collectors find pieces they truly connect with, sourcing from a wide network of artists and intermediaries.

    Founded by Lucas De Dycker, Forwart Gallery began in Antwerp and expanded to Knokke and Hasselt before settling permanently in 2024 at Armeduivelstraat 6, in the heart of Antwerp’s fashion district. Lucas’s background in consulting and startups informs our tailored, professional approach. 

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  • FEATURED ARTWORKS

    • Guillaume Grando (Supakitch), Surface And Depth
      Guillaume Grando (Supakitch), Surface And Depth
    • Guillaume Grando (Supakitch), Surface And Depth
      Guillaume Grando (Supakitch), Surface And Depth
    • Jan Kaláb, The Big Wave Part 4L, 2023
      Jan Kaláb, The Big Wave Part 4L, 2023
    • Jan Kaláb, The Big Wave Part 26R, 2023
      Jan Kaláb, The Big Wave Part 26R, 2023
    • Guy Leclef, CD 02
      Guy Leclef, CD 02
    • Guy Leclef, CD 03
      Guy Leclef, CD 03
    • Guy Leclef, Paperman TW 223
      Guy Leclef, Paperman TW 223
    • Dylan Martinez, Set of 3 Water Bags
      Dylan Martinez, Set of 3 Water Bags
    • Jeanne Opgenhaffen, Green Field, 2025
      Jeanne Opgenhaffen, Green Field, 2025
    • Jeanne Opgenhaffen, Echoes of Red, 2025
      Jeanne Opgenhaffen, Echoes of Red, 2025
    • Merete Rasmussen, Confluence, 2025
      Merete Rasmussen, Confluence, 2025
    • Merete Rasmussen, Red Loop, 2025
      Merete Rasmussen, Red Loop, 2025
    • Rotganzen, LE DESIGNER
      Rotganzen, LE DESIGNER
    • Rotganzen, Quelle Basket
      Rotganzen, Quelle Basket
    • Joana Schneider, Snowdrop
      Joana Schneider, Snowdrop
    • Johannes Schoonhoven, Blue Square
      Johannes Schoonhoven, Blue Square
    • Johannes Schoonhoven, White Square
      Johannes Schoonhoven, White Square
    • Corine van Voorbergen, Ash Green
      Corine van Voorbergen, Ash Green
    • Corine van Voorbergen, Burnt Amber (Signature Series)
      Corine van Voorbergen, Burnt Amber (Signature Series)
    • Corine van Voorbergen, Two Kinds of People (Signature Series)
      Corine van Voorbergen, Two Kinds of People (Signature Series)
    • Yumiko Yoneda, Birth of Silence
      Yumiko Yoneda, Birth of Silence
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