The Axel Vervoordt Gallery, founded by the Vervoordt family, is a renowned art gallery that stands out in the global art scene for its unique vision and approach to art and design. The gallery in Wijnegem, Antwerp, is part of the Axel Vervoordt Company, which is also engaged in crafts, antique trading, and interior design.

The Axel Vervoordt Gallery is not just a space for showcasing art; it is a testament to the Vervoordt family's passion for discovery, their quest for beauty and quality, and their respect for architecture and the purity of proportions. The gallery embodies the family's philosophy of living with art and their commitment to uncovering harmony between the past, present, and future.

The gallery's location, the Kanaal site, is a converted industrial site that blends a cultural, commercial, and residential community, creating a new home for art, design, and architecture. The site has nearly 100 private apartments and public spaces, including a restaurant, surrounding courtyards, and gardens. The Kanaal site is also home to the company's workshops, studios, an auditorium, permanent art installations, and temporary exhibition spaces for the Axel Vervoordt Gallery.

One of the unique aspects of the Axel Vervoordt Gallery is its commitment to preserving and repurposing existing industrial architecture. The gallery's exhibition spaces and installations rely on the strength of the existing industrial architecture and were designed to give new purpose to the old buildings. For instance, a James Turrell light piece, "Red Shift," from 1995, is permanently installed in a disused chapel.

The gallery's vision extends beyond the physical space and the art it houses. The Axel Vervoordt Company is a family-led business, with Axel, May, and their sons Boris and Dick actively involved in the daily operations. The family's approach to art is evident in their work, with a strong belief in art's inherent power to change lives and enhance perspectives on the past, present, and future.

The Axel Vervoordt Gallery also strongly fosters relationships with artists and promotes their work. The gallery's early program included a specialty in post-war and contemporary art, specifically focusing on art from Europe, Japan, and Korea, particularly art from the ZERO and Gutai movements. An emphasis on Dansaekhwa followed as the gallery's program and participation in global art fairs grew in prominence, and its roster of artists expanded.

The Axel Vervoordt Gallery is more than just a space for art; it is a living testament to the Vervoordt family's philosophy of living with art. It is a space that respects the past, embraces the present, and looks forward to the future. It is a space that embodies the family's quest for beauty, quality, and harmony. It is, in essence, a space that is as much about the art it houses as it is about the people who created it, the people who appreciate it, and the people who live with it.