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12.09.26 – 22.11.26,
Veva Leye, Jelle Martens, KIOSKexpoAgendaArtistic activitiesDrawing from seemingly endlessly proliferating word sequences—which arise from a single word through a simple rule and through association—Veva Leye creates montages that present the same words in completely different ways. Uncannily coagulating, these word images expand and contract in an accordion-like movement. A similar rhythm characterizes Jelle Martens’ (photo)graphic registrations that combine fragments, reproductions and trivial observations into layered prints and drawings. Every print layer, every drawing operates as a temporary frame bringing together images that only temporarily solidify, overlap, and fall apart again. Image and language tumble along, stumble upon. Letters form words form images reading looking.
#197 Matts Nauwelaers, Masterprojecten (MAP)expoAgendaArtistic activities‘Fabricate Nature’ is an exploration of the way in which we, as human beings, relate to a natural world that is becoming increasingly distorted, yet on which we have simultaneously come to depend to a great extent. This alienation is visible everywhere. The forests we walk through are often man-made and consist of monocultures that take their toll on flora and fauna. The food on shop shelves contains ingredients whose names we can barely read or understand. The landscape around us, too, is increasingly defined by a mechanical, man-made environment. It is precisely this alienation that Matts Nauwelaers seeks to portray in his exhibition. ‘Fabricate Nature’ explores the boundary between the natural and the man-made, and asks how we relate today to a natural world that is increasingly being shaped, adapted and replaced by our own hands.
Marissal
Louis Pasteurlaan 2
9000 Gent
Mon-Thu: 08:00 – 22:00
Fri: 08:00 – 18:00
Sat-Sun: 12:00 – 18:00
Registration for the 2026 entrance examinations for students starting in the 2026–2027 academic year has now closed.
We will announce the new dates in early December 2026. At that point, you will also be able to register via our platform (step 2).
If you're curious about what the exam involves, read on. Please note that this information is subject to change until early December.
Make sure you are well prepared, punctually present at the start time and available during the entire duration of the test.
Start of the session
9:00 on the first day of the session.
Building Kunsttoren
Offerlaan 5, 9000 Ghent
You will receive detailed planning and proceedings on the first day of the session.
Each candidate puts together a preparatory file consisting of several parts (personal information, written motivation, portfolio and image file). This preparatory file is brought to the motivation interview.
The candidate takes their personal work from the file back home after the test. Candidates who have little or no artistic work can also participate in the test.
personal details
- Recent passport photograph
- A curriculum vitae listing past studies, artistic and other activities,...
written motivation
A written motivation regarding the choice of study and school (maximum 1 A4 sheet)
portfolio
The candidate puts together a folder of their own work, which allows the selection committee to get the broadest possible, yet representative, picture of your creative-imagery abilities: autonomous artistic work, school assignments or work made for third parties (drawings, photographs, sketches, painted studies, photographs of sculptures or spatial work, graphic work, texts, poems, music, computer prints, stage acts, performances or other creations,...).
visual file
The candidate compiles an image file of inspirational work by others. This means making a selection of reproductions of works of art, advertisements, printed matter; exhibition catalogues; monographs of artists, writers, designers, illustrators, filmmakers, musicians... ; magazines, literature, publications, campaigns,.... This can find its form in a file on A4, but equally it can be a collection of posters, books, flyers, DVDs,... that one brings along.
The candidate must provide a written answer to a general question on a current social, cultural and/or artistic issue. The aim is to allow the examination committee to get an idea of the candidate's theoretical prior education, gauge language skills and the ability to formulate an opinion, develop a line of reasoning and edit a short written text.
During an individual interview, which will take place on campus, the candidate's motivation towards art education in general and the specific field of study in particular will be examined. The preparatory file and the practical test form the basis for this questioning. It is important that the candidate can explain the elements in the dossier and clarify the study choice and expectations.
Interests, general and cultural knowledge, thinking skills, creative attitudes and insight into image-making are probed. Important qualities here are: critical sense, involvement, drive, love of art and design, perseverance, self-discipline and sense of humour, ability to put things into perspective, etc.
The candidate should be able to critically explain their image file during the individual interview.
During the first day, the candidate must complete two practical tests. These tests test the candidate's creative and visual skills, which relate to the ability to create images based on observation; spatial insight, rendering of proportions, perspective, sense of composition, etc.; developing images of texts, being able to analyse and interpret literary texts, etc.; aspects of design.
The practical tests will be announced on the first day of the admission test session. Bring paint and drawing material.
At the end of day 1, this test will be submitted. The result will be discussed during the motivational interview.
Please note that locations and times are subject to change. Changes will be communicated on the spot.
On the last day of the session, there will be deliberations and proclamations including a feedback moment. You will receive the result via email. Those candidates who are not accepted will be given the opportunity for a telephone debriefing.