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Herbert Foundation

About

The Herbert Foundation in Ghent is a distinguished centre for contemporary art, built around the remarkable private collection of Annick and Anton Herbert. Located in a former industrial complex in the city’s arts district, the foundation offers a quiet, contemplative environment where visitors can engage deeply with avant‑garde movements from the 1960s onward. Its exhibitions focus on conceptual and minimalist art, presenting works by influential European and American artists who reshaped the language of modern creativity. The foundation’s thoughtful curation highlights connections between ideas, materials, and artistic experimentation, encouraging slow looking and reflection. With its spacious galleries and rigorous programme, the Herbert Foundation stands as an essential destination for anyone interested in the evolution of contemporary art and the intellectual currents that continue to shape it.

Ghent Belgium
Herbert Foundation
Location

Herbert Foundation is located at Coupure Links 627 A in Ghent's city centre, within renovated industrial buildings along the historic Coupure canal, offering over 6,000 m² of exhibition space surrounded by a peaceful green garden. This contemporary art site lies west of the medieval core, a short walk from Graslei and Korenlei waterfronts, St. Michael's Bridge, Korenmarkt square, Gravensteen castle, and STAM Ghent City Museum. Nearby dining options include LOF Restaurant and A Food Affair, with easy access by public transport, bike paths, and proximity to Ghent City Center landmarks. Note it is temporarily closed until late October 2025.

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