About

Frans Masereel (1889-1972) and Albert Pepermans crossed paths in the vibrant city of Brussels. Both are astute observers of humankind, with a boundless imagination, driven by an unwavering passion for drawing. Another shared passion between them was their love for the city as a subject. In the work of both artists, you can find recurring urban motifs – bridges, chimneys, factories, towering apartment buildings, and city dwellers, among others – rendered in a distinctive graphic style with a pronounced emphasis on black and white. It’s an energised type of style; the speed and immediacy with …