Mineta Move was founded in 1978. A period in which painting was suppressed by a 'Contemporary' art movement that wanted to create a world where everyone could be an artist inspired by Duchamp's 'raidy-mades' and Piero Manzoni's 'conserved boxes'. Mineta Move became important in the promotion of contemporary painting, influenced by Karel Geirland (Ghent - Figuration and De-figuration). 

The name 'Mineta' is derived from 'Estaminet' a term that originated during the Spanisch rule of Flanders. It refers to the role of women in society - "Esta una mineta"- A space where woman take charge behind the bar, and her authority brings a sense of calm to the cafe's patrons. This symbolism has had and continues to have, a significant influence on the mission of Mineta Move and the Mineta Collection.

In 2016 the art gallery became a museum and a heritage Lodging guest house. The name is updated to ‘Mineta Art House’ The ground-floor exhibition rooms are used for temporary exhibitions of selected works from the Mineta Collection. The exhibitions are open for the public and can be visited on appointment.

Artist represented in the Mineta Collection

Pat Andrea (NL 1942), Barend Blankert (NL 1941-2023), Jan Cox (B 1919-1980), Dennis Geden (Can 1944 ), Hugo Heyrman (B 1942), Harry Holland (UK 1941), Jean Rustin (F 1928-2013), Eric Paetz (D 1945), Paula Rego (P - UK 1935-2022), Volker Stelzmann (D 1940), Louis Van Lint (B 1909-1986), Paul Van Rafelghem (B 1938), Co Westerik (NL 1924-2018), Denyse Willem (B 1943).