ZIJSPOOR

ZIJ

ZIJspoor is a semi-organized collision between two women who thought – what if we just did it ourselves?
Based in Antwerp, the collective invites young, emerging artists to jump aboard – no ticket needed. It’s less of a straight track, more of a zigzagging detour toward collective momentum, mutual weirdness, and making space where there wasn’t any.

ZIJspoor embodies both its name and its mission. “ZIJ” highlights a collective built by and for women, emphasizing the power of female collaboration. Simultaneously, “zijspoor” reflects an alternative path – a departure from the mainstream, a conscious choice to explore new artistic directions beyond traditional structures.

As a fully artist-run initiative, ZIJspoor operates independently, free from institutional frameworks. While this presents challenges, it also offers unique freedom: artists are not bound by gallery contracts or commissions, allowing them to experiment and create on their own terms. Any sales proceeds go entirely to the artists, staying true to the collective’s vision of artistic independence.