Atelier FAAR – which stands for For Artists and Residents – is a platform for artistic exchange and community engagement, deeply rooted in the vibrant neighborhood of Borgerhout, Antwerp. Our activities are based in two buildings on Kistemaeckersstraat, where we offer affordable, sustainably built studios made from reusable and second-hand materials. With this initiative, we support not only emerging and established artists but also create space for amateur makers. In this way, we foster a community that thrives on collaboration and creativity, embodying the ethos of artists for artists.
At the core of FAAR’s mission is our commitment to facilitating meaningful dialogue and collaboration between guest artists, local residents, and the wider community. We believe that artistic practice serves as a powerful tool for connection, reflection, and social engagement. By bridging the gap between art and the neighborhood, we aim to create a rich tapestry of shared experiences and ideas.
In addition to our studios, we are currently building a new exhibition space at Kistemaeckersstraat 64–62, which will specifically serve for exhibitions and events. We also organize open studios in the individual workspaces and workshops in the shared spaces. These initiatives are explicitly aimed at both professional and amateur makers, inviting everyone to share ideas, experiences, and creative processes. The exhibition space will function as a testing ground for new work and experimentation, prioritizing artistic research and exchange over commercial representation. This gives makers the freedom to explore and innovate without the pressures of the market.
We welcome national and international artists, cultural workers, amateur makers, and curious local residents, building a rich ecosystem of creativity and collaboration.
History:
Between 2021 and today, FAAR has organized more than 20 events, with many more planned.
A selection:
- FAAR Opening Exhibition, FAAR, Deurne, October 2021
- Project 4D, FAAR, December, Deurne, 2021
- Students of St-Lucas, February, Deurne, 2022
- The Coming, Philippe Vandenbroeck, Deurne, May 2022
- Bavo Servaes and Chris Hoeben, Deurne, July 2022
- FABRIK TOUR, Fabrik + Overlast, Deurne, September 2022
- Ravager of Time, Davide Zulli + others, Deurne, September 2022
- About Space, Onderstroom + Cameltown, Deurne, October 2022
- FAAR & Beyond, September, Deurne, 2023
- Workshop: Sand Casting Applied to Art Practice, FAAR, Borgerhout, April 11, 22 & 29, 2025
External Projects.
FAAR has also realized projects beyond its own walls:
- Larey G’s Living Room, Coppejans Gallery, Antwerp, September 2022
- Zoekstadion, Havenhuis Antwerp, June 2022
- Panta Rhei – Geukens & De Vil, Antwerp, July 2024
- NON PLVS VLTRA – Interlinie, Keizersbastion, Antwerp, May 29 – June 15, 2025