Behind the scenes at Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts and Fashion Department

Step inside the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp for an exclusive tour led by Nedda El-Asmar, the Academy’s first female head. Explore spaces normally closed to visitors and hear the stories behind this renowned creative institution.


Afterwards, a 15-minute walk takes you to the Fashion Department, where creative director Brandon Wen, who succeeded Walter Van Beirendonck, will show you around.


Discover the places that have nurtured generations of artists and designers, including the celebrated Antwerp Six.


Meeting point: Mutsaardstraat 31 (Poortgebouw). Please allow for a 15-minute walk between the two locations.
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Friday, December 11, 2026
10:00 AM 12:15 PM (Europe/Brussels)
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Mutsaardstraat 31
Antwerp 2000
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