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March 2 – June 19, 2026
Amsab-ISG - Ghent
Free admission

In the analog era, photographs were often captured on glass plates, which could later be developed or projected. Fragile in form, yet remarkably sharp and rich in detail. The exhibition (Un)exposed offers a unique and often intimate glimpse into daily life from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, immortalized on these unique heritage objects.

Free admission from March 2nd to June 19th, weekdays from 9am to 17pm. Welcome!

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For the 30th birthday Bread & Roses we invited friendly heritage institutions to share special pieces from their own collections that, in their opinion, resonate with the meaning of the legendary slogan behind the magazine's name:We want bread and we want roses too'.

Thanks to the enthusiastic cooperation of numerous organizations, the virtual expo brings Bread & Roses is cheating a polyphonic selection of objects, images, documents, and stories together.

To the virtual expo

Digidaar Closing Party

Saturday, May 16 - From 15 PM Meubelfabriek - Ghent Digidaar celebrates two years of project work with a festive closing event at the Meubelfabriek, during the Ghent BOM Festival. After the exhibitions in the virtual museum, you can also see the work of artists in residence Fatemeh and Radwin there in real life...

The winners of the Bread & Roses writing competition

What can 'We want bread and we want roses too' what do we mean today? With that question, Amsab-ISG challenged writers. From more than a hundred submissions, three winners were ultimately chosen, each with an original, personal, and sharp vision of justice, hope, and a dignified existence in the...

The story behind Brood & Rozen

Brood & Rozen, the magazine of Amsab-ISG, is celebrating its 30th anniversary! But where does the name actually come from? Read all about it in this article on the history of 'We want bread and we want roses too', the legendary slogan behind our magazine's name.

Margo De Koster becomes the new director of Amsab-ISG

From May 1, 2026, Margo De Koster will take over as the new director from Paule Verbruggen, who will retire at the beginning of September.

Don't turn Amsab-ISG into a haunted house: sponsor our new lighting

We will soon be renewing the lighting in our heritage depots. With modern, energy-efficient lamps, we ensure better working conditions and optimal preservation of our valuable collections. Your contribution helps us take this sustainable step. Join us in keeping the past visible.

Take out an annual subscription to Brood & Rozen

A one-year subscription to Brood & Rozen - the perfect gift

Looking for a gift that surprises and enriches? Give a one-year subscription to Brood & Rozen, the most widely distributed and versatile magazine on social history in Flanders.

Don't turn Amsab-ISG into a haunted house

At Amsab-ISG, we're updating the lighting in our heritage storage facilities. With modern, energy-efficient lamps, we're ensuring better working conditions and optimal preservation of our valuable collections. Your contribution will help us take this sustainable step. Make a donation and join us in keeping the past visible.

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