Erich Heckel through the eyes of curator Lieven Van Den Abeele

Lieven Van Den Abeele, curator of the ‘Erich Heckel in Flanders’ exhibition, takes you through the work and life of the German expressionist artist. This fall, the Museum of Fine Arts Ghent is dedicating an exhibition to the German artist Erich Heckel (1883-1970). Heckel was one of the leading figures of German Expressionism and a co-founder of the artists' association Brücke. During World War I, he worked as an orderly for the Red Cross in Roeselare, Ostend, and Ghent. His fascination with the Flemish landscapes and cities is reflected in striking artworks: romantic and expressive, spiritual and tangible, and above all, hopeful. With this monographic exhibition, the MSK highlights a lesser-known but particularly intriguing period of this influential artist.