Finding MOMU
Antwerp Day 1 - July 2nd 2016
The old town of Antwerp is a wonderful mix of twisted
streets, cobbles and quirky exteriors. Arriving in sunshine then being rained
upon is always an interesting introduction to a place. The beginning of finding
MOMU was crossing the market place mid market, always a joy of smells, colours,
textures and people. A fabulous market. Lunch from the Turkish stand. The most
amazing wrap ever of goats cheese, vegetables, olives, dates and honey, washed
down with mint tea, all for 5 euros. The mix of families, people of all ages and
backgrounds queuing for food and sharing the experience, a perfect Saturday.
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| lunch |
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| people watching |
On through
the high end shops, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, mixed in with local designers. The Antwerp
residents a different mix of clothes again to Tilburg. More dresses. Less make
up than the UK, a more natural look in quality clothes. There seems an
awareness of good quality clothes and footwear. The city was full of shoppers,
tourists, day trippers, residents and had a great sense of energy and wanting
to see more and explore more. The Cathedral visible from most quarters.
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| Antwerp Cathedral |
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| Nearly there |
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| great vintage inspired store |
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| 80's remembered |
MOMU sits on
a triangular shaped block of buildings, near to the Dries Van Noten store. An
open entrance way with a wonderful moving wall of images from former
exhibitions and current promotion. Right next to it is a seriously fabulous
book shop akin to the V&A’s book store. Walking in, the atrium is broad, spacious and light filled, designed in teak coloured wood, imposing, yet contemporary, enticing you in
with its sense of spectacle. The two reception ladies were really welcoming and
informative and became the key to my visit. Finding out that it was Uniqlo
Sunday the next day which meant free entry to the museum rather than the usual
entry fee and a free T-Shirt.... Then getting the direct emails of the two
people I needed to speak to. So a gateway opened and a plan created for Sunday,
meant more time to explore the streets of Antwerp.
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| MOMU entrance |
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