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With the museum fund M-LIFE, M connects people, art and history Today, tomorrow, and into the future.

M-LIFE was created in 2016 and supports various projects of M Leuven

People often asked how they could support M. M also received occasional gifts. Logically, we wanted to be transparent and tell the outside world what we were going to do with those gifts. Therefore, a fund was set up within the King Baudouin Foundation: M-LIFE

Read the interview with Lydia Vandam, coordinator of M-LIFE

M Leuven, visual culture then and now

Proud of its roots and collection, M dares to experiment. The combination of contemporary art and old masters makes the museum unique in Flanders. Visual culture then and now, all under one roof.

In order to connect people, art and history, M strives for a healthy mix of public and private funding. Your donation helps us in various ways; to conserve our collection, to conduct scientific research into our heritage, to organize state of the art exhibitions, to support the art(ists) of tomorrow, and to enable children and adults of diverse backgrounds to discover art.

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The pillars of M-LIFE

A donation to M-LIFE, however large or small, supports various projects based on four pillars. You decide for yourself which pillar(s) you would like to support and how much you would like to give.

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Support M-LIFE as a fund

The general donations that M-LIFE receives play an indispensable role in the management and conservation of our collection, scientific research, organizing high-quality exhibitions and remaining an open arts centre for one and all.
Kinderziekenhuis

Support M’s educational projects

Help children and adults with diverse backgrounds to discover art and to enhance their resilience.

Supporting regional artists

Give young talent an extra boost and help M to prepare them to take their first steps in the museum context.
M-collection

Support the M collection

Support the management and conservation of the M-collection. Thanks to your donation, we can continue to restore, conduct scientific research and organize exhibitions of the M-collection.
Kunst is voor iedereen

Art is for everyone

Buy your own piece and support rising artists

The past few months have made two things very clear to us. One: art is an essential part of our society. Two: this means we need artists, and – more importantly – they need us. M, the city of Leuven and Cera therefore want to invest in upcoming Belgian talent by purchasing their work. To that extent, M-LIFE is launching a crowdfunding campaign to support the importance of art in society.

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Dobedeo M-LIFE

Dobedo. Stimulate resilience by art and creativity.

At M, we believe in the power of art. The museum can be a safe haven, but it can also be a creative place where this voyage of discovery can commence or continue. M seeks to be a place where children and adults can learn life lessons. Indeed, art offers a new perspective on yourself and the world. Art stirs up creativity and playfulness, asks questions, challenges, and opens new vistas.
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Dieric Bouts Restoration M-LIFE

Dieric Bouts Restoration

Dieric Bouts lived in Leuven and painted this Flemish Masterpiece, the Martyrdom of Saint Erasmus, in his typica style. The triptych, which is of exceptionally high value, is considered one of the most important works by this Flemish Primitive. You can see Bouts’ hand in the masterful painting technique, the harmonious and balanced composition, the depiction of the landscape, the tall figures, and the colour palette.
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The art bridge M-LIFE

The Art Bridge

The Art Bridge is a five-year joint project organized by M Leuven and the Leuven primary school Mater Dei. The project was realized with the support of the Queen Paola Foundation and M-LIFE, and ran from 2016 until 2020.
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