© William Ludwig Lutgens
Atelier FAAR – standing 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 Kistemaeckerstraat, where we offer affordable, sustainably built studios created from reclaimed and second-hand materials. Through this initiative, we support both emerging and established artists while providing space for amateur makers, fostering a community that thrives on collaboration and the ethos of 'artists for artists.'
At the core of FAAR’s mission is a commitment to facilitating meaningful dialogue between guest artists, local residents, and the wider community. We believe that artistic practice is 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 host a dedicated exhibition space at Kistemaeckerstraat 62–64 for showcases and events. We also organize open studios in the individual workspaces and workshops in our shared areas. These initiatives are designed for both professional and amateur makers, inviting everyone to exchange ideas, experiences, and creative processes. The exhibition space serves as a testing ground for new work and experimentation, prioritizing artistic research and collaboration over commercial interests. This provides 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 neighbors, building a diverse ecosystem of creativity and collaboration.
Between 2021 and 2026, 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
- ASPHERE - Maika Garnica, Aiko Devriendt, Thijs Paijmans, Borerhout, September 21, 2025
- RDSR double release show: Two Tapes by Burger Service & Liegenaar + De Rivier and Elena Kakaliagou, October 4, 2025
- Head-Thrust and Hold: Kaspars Groševs, Julia Tröscher, Simone Schuffelen and Moritz Broszat, October 11 to 31, 2025
- Live at Atelier FAAR: Asel Bakchakova, Janneke Van Der Putten, Amber Meulenijzer, November 22, 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
Website by William Ludwig Lutgens & Elen Braga.