The exhibition ‘Marie de Hongrie: Art & Pouvoir à la Renaissance’ at the Musée royal de Mariemont (from 22 November 2025 to 10 May 2026) highlights the political, diplomatic and artistic role of a central 16th-century figure: Mary of Hungary, sister of Emperor Charles V and governor of the Low Countries.
VISU director Pieter Martens is a member of the exhibition’s international scientific committee and wrote multiple contributions for the exhibition catalogue. The section of the exhibition devoted to the theme ‘War & Peace’ is partly based on his research. He also conceived and authored the digital display ‘Attack and Defence: Sieges and Fortifications in the Border Region, 1540–1560’ presented in the exhibition.
See here for VRT's press review of the exhibition, in English or Nederlands or Français.
Or listen here to an interview about the exhibition on Radio Klara (Nederlands).
