Public events

Discover our exhibitions, tours, book presentations, lectures, workshops and other public activities here.

March 2 - June 19, 2026
Amsab-ISG - Ghent

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.

In (Un)exposed Discover the Amsab-ISG glass plate collection. Due to their fragility, these images were literally underexposed for a long time, but thanks to a digitization project, they now form a rich treasure trove of historical photographs that you can admire up close.

You travel through time with glass plates from the collections of, among others, forward en People's Gazette (1950s-1960s) and that of private collector Lateur (late 19th to early 20th century). Along the way, you'll discover how glass slides were used and how they are preserved and accessed today.

The real eye-catchers are, of course, the photos themselves. Posing for the lens is timeless, after all, and produces images that are often heartwarming and surprisingly relatable.

Practical

📍 Public space Amsab-ISG – Bagattenstraat 174 - 9000 Ghent
📅 From March 2 to June 19, 2026
🕒 Open on weekdays from 9am to 17pm
🎟️ Free admission – no reservations required

Exceptional weekend openings

✨ Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.
✨ Sunday, April 26, 2026 (Heritage Day) from 10 a.m. to 17 p.m.
✨ Saturday, May 30, 2026 from 14 p.m. to 17 p.m.