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our story
our story
23 years ago, Minneke Van Campen founded VCRB Gallery, then known as Galerie Van Campen & Rochtus, together with her business partner Luc Rochtus and husband Erwin Buys. Erwin has always been a supportive, driving force behind the scenes while still working on his own career.
As the gallery approached its 20th anniversary, they decided it was time for something new. Erwin started working in the gallery fulltime and their youngest daughter Louise fulfilled her dream of joining the family business.
They found an old warehouse smack in the middle of the Museum District in Antwerp, revamped the place and introduced the next chapter: Vcrb gallery and The Platform by vcrb.
VCRB Gallery continues to bring you high-quality contemporary, figurative art by national and international artists. At the core, our selection of artists is all about métier and emotion. Each piece we show, moves/touches us in one way or another.
With our 23 years experience, VCRB Galery has learned a lot about the artist as a human being. One by one, they are extraordinary people from whom we have learned a great deal. It is our mission to let these precious people create and to let the viewers, the art lovers, enjoy their dazzling beauties. It is with great pleasure that we work hard on this every day, establishing contacts at home and abroad to provide our artists with opportunities to bring their work to the right audience nationally and internationally.
team
our team
Minneke and Erwin are the founders, the driving forces behind the gallery. Their youngest daughter, Louise, joined them to prepare the gallery for the next generation. Marie, the eldest daughter, follows along behind the scenes.
our locations
VCRB Gallery Antwerp
De Burburestraat 14
2000 Antwerp, BE
0032 3 294 06 62
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the patform
the platform
/THE PLATFORM is a launch pad for young up-and-coming talent in the arts. We are there to be their trusted partner and grow together in order to enrich our Belgian cultural landscape.
Knowing the importance of encouraging artists in their young lives, we strive to create a supportive environment where they can further develop their artistic talents. Low barrier and professional.
In this sense, /THE PLATFORM provides an essential space for both local and international emerging artists.
/THE PLATFORM profits from twenty two years of VCRB Gallery’s (located on the ground floor in the same building) experience and contacts, but is separate from its space, identity and role in culture. If there’s one thing that defines /THE PLATFORM, it’s that it can’t be put into a box. It’s not merely a commercial art gallery, nor solely an initiative to support young artists.
It’s the ultimate combination of both.
At the heart of /THE PLATFORM is director Louise Buys, youngest daughter of two gallerists and granddaughter of Antwerp painter Jef Van Campen. Louise combines commercial insights with a deep rooted love and passion for art.
To achieve our goals, /THE PLATFORM defines three main activities: exhibit, exchange, support.
Moving forward, /THE PLATFORM is committed to remain a positive challenger to the benefit of young artists, art enthousiasts, and the wider art community.
treasure stories
Treasure Stories
On the first floor at our Antwerp gallery we exhibit a selection of our permanent collection of both VCRB Gallery and /THE PLATFORM artists.
Please take the stairs at the back of the gallery.
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