roger

ballen.!

drawing meets photography

4.04-13.09.2026

Verkleurmannetje

The art collection is back! South African art photographer Roger Ballen makes his selection.

3.07 - 31.12.2026

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roger ballen.!

drawing meets photography

Birds, rats, bodies, rooms, scratches, masks; real or not real?

This is the world of Roger Ballen. The Ballenesque theatre performs and the audience joins in on demand. The scenes are confusing, relatable, tangible, absurd, appealing, impossible - yet real.

Roger Ballen's world

"As a photographer and artist, my work goes beyond conventional photography; it seeks to explore the depths of the human psyche.”

— Roger Ballen

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A Home of One’s Own

Writer Erwin Mortier returns to his former workplace after 30 years and once again delves into the depots of the Museum Dr. Guislain. A Home of One’s Own proudly displays a diverse selection of preserved artifacts, including photographs, books, artwork, archives and more.

23.11.2024-
31.12.2026

A dive into the past

The permanent exhibition Unhinged is closed since february 2026.

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In the spotlight

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Verkleurmannetje: The art collection according to Roger Ballen
jul 3
Verkleurmannetje: The art collection according to Roger Ballen

The art collection is back! South African art photographer Roger Ballen takes a close look at our collection.

Flea market
aug 15
Flea market

It's that time again: On Saturday August 15th, we are organizing our annual flea market. Come browse through treasures in the galleries and enjoy a drink or snack in Museum Café Het Badhuis.

International Conference Culture & Mental Health: Youth
nov 26
International Conference Culture & Mental Health: Youth

Museum Dr. Guislain, Iedereen Leest, TOON and 'Ge durft!' (Hogeschool VIVES) partner up for the third edition of the international conference Culture & Mental Health on 26 and 27 November 2026 in Ghent, Belgium, with a central focus on youth. The conference explores how culture and art can strengthen the mental health and resilience of young people.

Club MiRAnda
dec 18
Club MiRAnda

PROGRAM
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Here we goooooo PSYCHO JAZZ IV 3/07 4/07 5/07/2026 Check the line-up via link in bio
“Het komt wel goed. We gaan ons amuseren.” Onze collega Diederick bestond uit relativerende woorden, speelse knipogen en heavy metal. Een gevoelsmens met zwarte hoodie die hielp, bedacht en inspireerde. Iemand die stevige knuffels uitdee
De plantjes staan klaar! 🌞🌻🐝 Weekendplannen nodig? Fleur je tuin, terras of koer op met plantjes gekweekt in onze kruidentuin: kruiden, groenten en bloemen! Geniet achteraf van de zon in onze binnentuin op het terras van museumcafé Het Bad
𝐻𝑜𝑒 𝓁𝒶𝓃𝑔𝑒𝓇 𝒿𝑒 𝓀𝒾𝒿𝓀𝓉, 𝒽𝑜𝑒 𝓂𝑒𝑒𝓇 𝒿𝑒 𝓏𝒾𝑒𝓉 ✨🖼 Tijdens Slow art leert kunsthistorica en vrijwilliger in Museum Dr. Guislain Joke je een nieuwe manier van kijken waarbij je de tijd neemt om een kunstwerk écht te ervaren
📽 📽📽 L’Ancre is a journey through the Arctic and the intimate stories of people who have experienced psychosis. A psychotherapist listens to archive testimonies recorded during her sessions with former patients. Ailyn, Bruno and Gilles des
*workshop alert* Ga tijdens Late Donderdag aan de slag met het werk van Roger Ballen. Laat je innerlijke wereld botsen met die van de Zuid-Afrikaanse kunstfotograaf. 🐁 Donderdag 7.05.2026 | 19u30 Tickets via link in bio 🐇 Roger Ballen. Thrown O

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Wuk x Guislain
Wuk x Guislain

To further improve the museum’s accessibility, we are working with WUK on a tailor‑made museum route for adults with mental challenges. A first test version was developed in the exhibition roger ballen.! drawing meets photography.

Price increase as of 1 July 2026
Price increase as of 1 July 2026

As of 1 July 2026, our ticket prices will be adjusted. This decision helps us continue supporting the operations of Dr. Guislain Museum and to further pursue our mission.

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