A New Face for Our MoMu Friends
With Katleen Derijcke, MoMu Friends is getting a new but familiar face as its ambassador. A MoMu guide from the very beginning, Katleen explains how she is going to fill in that new role and why you shouldn't hesitate to become a member of the network of friends with a passion for fashion.
"I've been working here since the very first day," recalls Katleen Derijcke. "When I moved from West Flanders all the way over here to Antwerp, I was looking for a way to meet new people, and because art and Belgian fashion always fascinated me, I joined the forerunner of MoMu Friends. At the official opening of the museum, I then got talking to Linda Loppa, the director at the time. She taught me everything. In the meantime, I'm now a head guide and help run our pool of guides, along with my colleagues in Public Outreach."
Now you're also an ambassador for MoMu Friends. What does that mean for you?
"As an ambassador, I am primarily the point of contact for all members. I will also help put the programme together. This is important to me because I want to make sure it projects a certain image. I want MoMu Friends to be able to enjoy even more benefits."
What types of benefits, for example?
"I want to give the group a guided tour right before a new exhibition opens. Being offered a preview in that way is an additional benefit that's always nice to have. We also travel abroad to fashion exhibitions together."
What do you think is the most important aspect of being an ambassador?
"The personal contact with the group. We always have interesting conversations and I enjoy listening to their tips and observations. As an ambassador, my interaction with them will be a bit less formal. I can imagine that for many people, contacting the director or the curators directly is a bigger step in some cases."
How will you convince someone to become a member?
"Not only do you get to visit the museum's exhibitions, but you will also be given all the background information. You'll also become acquainted with Antwerp's vibrant fashion network and will hear and see things you might not come into contact with otherwise. We really pamper our MoMu Friends!"
Are you passionate about fashion and MoMu? Become a MoMu Friend or join MoMu Circle today!
With MoMu Friends, MoMu is building up a network of friends, fans and supporters with a passion for fashion. By becoming a MoMu Friend or MoMu Circle today, you will be personally contributing to our operations and will get to know all the aspects of the museum.