Katoen Natie is an internationally renowned company with a heart for art and culture. The building complex in the Van Aerdtstraat features three permanent exhibitions: “3500 Years of Textile Art”, “Rascals & Rebels”, and the CoBrA Depot. The permanent open-air exhibition is located in Kallo, at Burcht Singelberg.
HeadquARTers, a creation of the architectural duo Robbrecht and Daem, is a remarkable complex of nineteenth-century warehouses, an art nouveau house, new constructions, and a townhouse. Walking through the buildings, one experiences the symbiosis of entrepreneurship, architecture, art, and history.
The historic warehouses have been transformed into inviting, characterful workplaces and museum galleries. The surprising presence of art inspires, stimulates, and brings people together.
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The exhibition “3500 Years of Textile Art” presents one of the most remarkable collections of ancient textiles in the world. Centuries-old clothing and archaeological artefacts provide a unique view of ancient Egypt.
The exhibition “Rascals & Rebels” takes you through the buildings of HeadquARTers, presenting works by Belgian and international artists — independent voices challenging convention through social, political, and cultural themes.
In 2023, the CoBrA Depot opened with the CoBrA collection of The Phoebus Foundation. Here, visitors can discover how strikingly relevant the bold art of the CoBrA movement remains today. In the heart of the Port of Antwerp you can find the sculpture park Singelberg, where monumental art and contemporary architecture are integrated into a landscape with a strong historical character.
HeadquARTers welcomes individual visitors and groups for guided tours. Advance booking is required.
This book brings together 19 articles, mainly about early silk textiles from Egypt and the Mediterranean region.
During the international conference Textiles from the Nile Valley, where experts will share their latest insights into archaeological textiles, visitors are invited to attend a lecture and explore the exhibition. “3500 Years of Textile Art” features ancient tunics, accessories, carpets and other remarkable objects.
International Congress “Textiles from the Nile Valley”, in collaboration with The Phoebus Foundation. From 14 to 16 November 2025, the next international congress “Textiles from the Nile Valley” will take place at the Katoen Natie HeadquARTers in Antwerp. This edition will focus on “Pile Textiles from Egypt and Neighbouring Countries”.
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