De Stadscollectie Antwerpen is a lively tribute to the artists who give colour to the city of Antwerp. From emerging talent to established names, this collection highlights local creativity but also the global influence of Antwerp’s art scene. Welcome!

Els Dietvorst

(c)Els Dietvorst, photo: M HKA, 2019
Koningskinderen, 2004
Book , 21.5 x 15.5 cm
ink on paper

In late 2003, Els Dietvorst began a series of surveys and workshops with boys from the locked facility De Hutten in the Municipal Institution for Special Youth Rehabilitation Treatment in Mol. Dietvorst used these conversations as the basis for a colour palette for the doors of the rooms. The project was documented in the book Koningskinderen (Royal Children) that was created by the boys, and in a film.

Els Dietvorst, Koningskinderen, Firefly vzw (non-profit), Brussels, 2004, ill.; 21,5 cm × 16.5 cm, texts: Dutch