De Zwarte Panter — Attraction in Antwerp

One of Antwerp’s best galleries. Gallery De Zwarte Panter is an icon in Antwerp’s art scene. They have been promoting new (but often figurative) art for decades and continue this, and not just in paintings. The gallery is housed in the beautiful buildings of a medieval hospital and is still a Compostela pelgrimage route hospice. The owner, Adriaan Raemdonck, is often on site to answer any questions. When I visited, there was an expo on Jan Vanriet and a network happening...

After living for a few years in Antwerp, I only got to know about this hidden gem today.

The gallery is called De Zwarte Panter but there is also a huge gate next to it which looks like private but you can go there without a problem.

It will lead you to a garden with lots of arty details. Going through some kind of mini church will lead you to more galleries in a basement and inside a...

De Zwarte Panter is a lovely gallery set in an old chapel in the old center of Antwerp. If you want to enjoy art from great artists, this is a place you will like for sure. Adriaan, the owner, is a lovely man who treats everyone as if he's known them for years. My husband and I have spent many wonderful afternoons and evenings there. Don't hesitate to go in and have a look around. You...