L'anverre

Imagine the wish to create a range of objects for the delight of the eyes and senses... L'Anverre is a multi-disciplinary art collective that has been active since 1986 within the fields of art, design and projects for tolerance. L'Anverre works in a wide variety of creative media ranging from installations, photography, music, choreography, performances, paintings, sculptures, publications and products. L'Anverre is also active in the field of monumental art and integrates its works in architectural projects. Creating art and developing design is the fruit of a common effort. Presently the most active members are Sem de L'Anverre and Kris Henkens.
The art collective is based in Antwerp, Belgium. Work of L'Anverre is being exhibited worldwide including in Europe, Americas, Asia and Middle East eg.: Ninaji-temple Kyoto ( Japan ), Chateau Musee d'Annecy ( France ), Abitare del Tempo Verona ( Italie ), Open Heineken Golf Hilversum ( The Netherlands ), Royal Society of Zoology Antwerp, aint Augustin Church Antwerp, Design Museum Ghent and Queen Fabiola Hall Antwerp ( Belgium ).
L'Anverre is being internationally published and awarded. At the end of 2007 the first gallery opened its doors in the centre of Antwerp. "L'Anverre aspires to interaction between beings, materials and the environment. The concept of the individual creator becomes, in is ultimate phase of realisation, a collective event.
This explains the great variety from design objects, often with extravagant forms, to mega sculptures and installations.
Art critics have subconsciously a tendency to list art under the sole heading of 'style'. This is not possible with L'Anverre.