The Raw Power of Emotion: Constant Permeke and the Birth of Flemish Expressionism Constant Permeke, born in Antwerp in 1886, stands as a monumental figure in Belgian art history – not merely *as* a painter and sculptor, but as the very embodiment of Flemish Expressionism. His work isn’t simply observed; it is felt, a visceral response to the harsh realities of life rendered with an uncompromising honesty that continues to resonate tod…