( s o o n ) is an independent private gallery space
showcasing up-and-coming talent, from within and outside our Belgian borders.
Situated in a duplex apartment on the 13th floor of the Riverside Tower, a brutalist gem by renowned architects Léon Stynen and Paul De Meyer overlooking the river, the rich cultural city of Antwerp and the harbour.

Locating the gallery in a residential home provides a unique setting for artists to show
their work and allows the audience to spend more time than usual in the gallery,
fully absorbing the creative atmosphere.

The artistic vision of the gallery is not fixed and will evolve over time and with experience gained. We will look into the possibility of residencies in the future.
The duplex is the last original duplex in the tower.
making it a proper architectural time capsule.

Looking froward to welcome you here in Antwerp ( s o o n ) !

  • ( s o o n )

    ( s o o n ) gallery

    We begin 2026 with a solo exhibition by Geran Knol, titled Turen uit de luwte (which may be translated as Gazing from the Lee).

    We are particularly pleased to present this exhibition, as it marks Geran Knol’s first solo show in Belgium.

    Geran Knol is a multidisciplinary artist from the Netherlands, currently living and working in Antwerp. His practice spans drawing, painting, sound and sculptural work.

    Geran Knol’s work constitutes an ongoing investigation into shape, composition and material. Within his imagery, a recurring figure merges with its surroundings and resists personification. He often works in series, setting himself specific rules or constraints. These self-imposed limitations function as a framework for exploring variations within a world of endless possibilities. It is precisely from limitation that new ideas emerge: repetition leads to purification, but can also become problematic. When something begins to feel like a trick, Knol deliberately shifts to a different creative path. Although his practice is largely two-dimensional, the haptic qualities of materials play a crucial role in shaping the final image.

    An atmosphere of loneliness, melancholy, and naïveté runs through his work; combined with his visual language, this can be perceived as either cynical or humorous—an essential contrast within his practice.

    Since he began working with textiles around 2022, Knol’s work can largely be divided into planes and lines. The works in which he stitches lines using a sewing machine originate from spontaneous charcoal drawings. The fabric collages, composed of textiles and patterns, emerge from planes and are conceived primarily as compositions. In these works, he deconstructs the fabric, exploring how to appropriate it and push it toward abstraction.

    You are most welcome to discover Geran Knol’s work at the gallery and meet him in person on the open weekends.
    See you ( s o o n ) !

    TUREN UIT DE LUWTE
    a solo by Geran Knol

    OPENING WEEKEND 7 - 8 February 2026 | 14h - 18h

    FINISSAGE WEEKEND 18 - 19 April 2026 | 14h - 18h

    or by appointment.

    Please be aware the gallery is not open every weekend but only during the open weekends mentioned above and by appointment.

    For more information take a look on the exhibitions page, follow ( s o o n ) gallery on instagram or subscribe to our mailing list to stay up to date with all future events.

  • ( s o o n ) duplex | architectural time capsule

    Welcome to ( s o o n ) duplex!
    This spacious 2-bedroom flat is the last original duplex in the magnificent brutalist gem, Riverside Tower (1972), designed by renowned Belgian architects Leon Stynen and Paul De Meyer.

    In 2022 the building celebrated its 50th birthday and this milestone was marked by the publication of a book by architectural historian and architect Marc Dubois: ‘Riverside Tower Antwerpen, Iconische woontoren | Modern erfgoed’. Unfortunately the book is sold out in most bookstores.

    Besides being an architectural treasure and a fantastic home to live in, the duplex offers breathtaking views over the city of Antwerp and the harbour.