Fifty years after Jef Geys produced an edition portfolio within the framework of MASEREEL in 1972—inviting, among others, Marcel Broodthaers and Toon Tersas—MASEREEL initiated 'Hibernus' in 2022 as a contemporary continuation of this historical gesture.

Every two years, four artists are invited to develop new work in MASEREEL’s extensive printmaking studio, supported by an artist’s fee. The proceeds contribute to the further development of MASEREEL’s artistic program.

At the invitation of MASEREEL director Stijn Maes, Carlotta Bailly-Borg, Sammy Baloji, Julien Meert, and Shervin/e Sheikh Rezaei have been creating new work in our studios since autumn 2025 - as such making room for research and experimentation, and curiosity about what doesn’t yet exist.

The new doesn’t emerge after, but grows out of the darkness.

During the summer, the group exhibition 'Hibernus #3' will be on display on: 4 and 5 July, 11 and 12 July, 22 and 23 August, and 29 and 30 August (from 13:00 to 17:00 on each occasion).

Admission: free

Artists: Sammy Boloji, Carlotta Baily-Borg, Julien Meert, Shervine Sheikh Rezaei