Public events

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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

Guided tours

Guided tours are available upon request via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.

An extra for visitors with a Museum Pass

Anyone who has their Museum Pass scanned during a visit to the exhibition will receive a beautiful A5 print of one of the exhibition images for free.

Brochure

Would you like to know more about the Amsab-ISG glass plate collection? Then buy the brochure of (On)belicht in our webshop.

Educational package for the third stage of secondary education

Would you like to put on the archivist's glasses with your class? With the exhibition's educational package (Un)exposed Students in the third stage of secondary education discover what goes on in an archive. In addition, they are challenged to critically examine historical images and discuss them.

View the educational package here

Would you like to use this educational package in combination with a guided tour of the exhibition? Or do you have other questions? Please feel free to contact us. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..