Exhibit Compassion: compassion in all its forms

Feeling or showing compassion is peculiar to man and has many faces. This exhibition shows how that is shown through many times, cultures and philosophies, including paintings by Breughel and Géricault. Contemporary work by Ai Weiwei, Khaled Barakeh, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Stephan Vanfleteren and Lieve Blancquaert comments on it.

In what ways do we show our compassion? What drives us to do so? Who do we see as good examples? And what if the views clash? Or when the ideals are unachievable? The exhibition deals with man's need to help others, and invites its visitors to reflect on the sometimes difficult questions the theme raises. Still at the MAS until August 31.