“In the work Kraamafdeling by Bart Houwers, industrialization and the automated production of livestock farming take center stage. How do we relate to systems of production, and how do they shape our lives and those of animals? Kraamafdeling presents five farrowing crates for breeding sows from the pig industry. Within this industrial installation hangs the romantic painting Franciscus en de Dieren by Hendrik Pieter Koekkoek, from the collection of Museum W. Francis preached to the animals, calling for compassion toward our fellow creatures.” – Haiko Sleumer, curator Museum W.