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From raw cacao to refined chocolate, this sculpture celebrates the shared precision of chocolatiers and diamond cutters. Antwerp's port, maritime symbols and faceted gemstones come together in a journey of discovery. Rough, organic surfaces contrast with polished geometry, illustrating how craftsmanship reveals the extraordinary potential hidden within natural materials.

A tribute to Antwerp's rich history as a global trading port, this majestic showpiece brings together a ship battling crashing waves, exotic spices and a crowned lion bearing a diamond. Through intricate carving, contrasting textures and detailed craftsmanship, Ian celebrates the city's maritime heritage, cultural identity and world-famous diamond trade.

Where urban street art meets Antwerp's diamond heritage. A powerful sculpted panther takes centre stage, surrounded by striking pink accents, geometric diamond facets and graffiti-inspired elements. Bagheera brings together precision craftsmanship and playful pop-art energy, transforming chocolate into a bold expression of contemporary creativity.

Inspired by Antwerp's contrasting architectural styles, this sculpture captures a moment of transformation suspended in time. Strong geometric structures rise into flowing, organic curves, gathering around a delicate cocoon. The balance of solidity and movement symbolises the excitement of change and the infinite possibilities of what might emerge.

At the base, a detailed chocolate sailboat cuts across stylized blue waves alongside sculpted sea creatures, evoking the transoceanic maritime trade route. Rising upward, the tower transitions through intricate cogwheels, fluttering butterflies, and dynamic pop-art motifs that celebrate the transformation and energy of chocolate craftsmanship. The sculpture culminates in a soaring hummingbird perched mid-flight above rainforest flora and winding serpents, paying homage to the lush biodiversity of Peru’s native cocoa terroir.

A fierce guardian protects an imaginary world where chocolate craftsmanship meets video-game fantasy. Inspired by Antwerp's Gothic architecture and harbour heritage, Kasper combines elaborate sculpting, carving, marbling and 3D-designed elements. An integrated portal invites viewers into a richly detailed universe where traditional artistry and digital imagination collide.

Step into a fantastical world inspired by video games, anime and comics. Led by the adventurous character KEI and his companions, PLAYVERSE transforms chocolate into a colourful universe of discovery. Playful forms, vibrant colours and contrasting textures celebrate childhood wonder and humanity's endless exploration of new tastes.

A magnificent peacock unites the artistic heritage of Antwerp with Korea's delicate mother-of-pearl craftsmanship. Flowing feather forms meet precise geometric lines, while rich emerald, royal blue and golden tones create a sense of brilliance and movement. A celebration of two cultures, brought together through the beauty and versatility of chocolate.

Inspired by the magic of a vintage kaleidoscope, this imaginative sculpture celebrates curiosity and the endless search for new flavours. An okapi, inspired by Antwerp Zoo, peers through a kaleidoscope surrounded by movable elements and shifting reflections. References to the city's stained glass, Gothic architecture and Rubens' Garden bring together art, nature and the playful spirit of discovery.

A fantastical journey from cacao's natural origins to the magic of chocolate creation. Rising from a delicate egg through twisting vines and a vintage typewriter, the sculpture culminates in an expressive magician emerging from flowing chocolate. A celebration of imagination, transformation and the artistry that turns nature's ingredients into extraordinary creations.

Capturing the pure joy of childhood, this playful sculpture depicts a young boy leaping towards the freedom of summer holidays. Inspired by Marinel's own memories and his children's adventures, dynamic human forms contrast with Antwerp-inspired architectural structures. A celebration of imagination, spontaneity and the excitement of new possibilities.

Can something solid appear weightless? The Flight of Matter explores the delicate balance between strength and fluidity, creating the illusion of chocolate stretching, rising and taking flight. Inspired by the precision of Antwerp's diamond cutters, Quentin reveals chocolate's natural beauty through its textures, reflections and physical properties.

A flowing celebration of the connection between nature, cacao and human creativity. Inspired by Antwerp's role in the global cocoa trade, organic shapes gradually evolve into architectural forms, reflecting cacao's journey from natural ingredient to refined craftsmanship. Gentle transitions in texture and colour express movement, harmony and respect for nature.

How do you give shape to something you cannot see? The Invisible uses an extraordinary optical illusion to explore the subjective nature of taste. From one viewpoint, the sculpture presents a familiar, harmonious image. Shift your perspective, and that image transforms into an explosion of shapes and movement, revealing the complexity hidden behind every flavour.

Inspired by Antwerp's maritime heritage and diamond industry, Bow & Diamond explores the beauty of contrast. Sweeping curves meet sharp, geometric facets, while four different chocolates create interplay between light and dark, solid and open, movement and stability. An architectural expression of a city where history and innovation coexist.