Jan Yoors was a versatile artist who took photos, wrote books, painted, designed tapestries and sculpted. Nevertheless, there are themes that recur in several of his artistic expressions. Discover the links in Yoors’ work.
In 1947 Jan Yoors visited the successful exhibition ‘La tapisserie Française du moyen age à nos jours’, which was on display for the first time in Paris. Yoors became fascinated by tapestry weaving.
Jan Yoors was an enigmatic figure. The story of his youth and lifestyle aroused admiration and amazement. At the same time, it is difficult to see the real Jan Yoors through all the stories.
The former American ambassador to Belgium, Sam Fox, is a descendant of Red Star Line passengers. He shared the story of his parents’ emigration to the United States and how it influenced his life.
When the Hutlet Family moved to America it was a major undertaking. They took their eight children with them as well as a lot of familiar household items on their exciting journey to an unknown country.
One of the biggest obstacles on the way to the “promised land” of America was trachoma, an infectious eye disease. If a passenger was found to have trachoma during the medical examination then the migrant would be inexorably sent back. Young Ita Moël was sent back twice.
The Red Star Line Museum invites you on an exciting voyage. Discover the story of the shipping company, the city of Antwerp and its harbour. Above all, discover the emigrants’ stories.
