Ghent, 15 to 17 March 2026

Telling Her Story: Female Creators, Collaborators and Collectors

From 15 to 17 March 2026, the 27th CODART congress took place in Ghent. The Museum of Fine Arts (MSK) was our main host for the three-day event, which included special visits, lectures, case studies and, of course, ample time for networking.

The theme of CODART 27 was Telling Her Story: Female Creators, Collaborators and Collectors. Over the past three decades, research into the role of women in art history has steadily increased. The female artist is placed at the forefront in publications, symposiums and exhibitions, also for example in the exhibition Unforgettable. Women Artists from Antwerp and Amsterdam, 1600-1700 at the MSK, which we visited in Ghent. In most instances, the focus has been mainly on the female creator. CODART 27 aimed to broaden the topic and investigate the role of women throughout the entire art chain, with a particular emphasis on how we can give these narratives a lasting place within the museum and the mind of the public. Please read the full theme, composed by CODART’s Program Committee, on this page.

We are grateful to all the partners for their hospitality and kind cooperation during CODART 27. In particular our thanks goes out to: