Events diary

Le Chat Déambule, new expo in Brussels Park

If you live around Belgium or France, you could not have missed spotting the cartoon character ‘Le Chat’ (The Cat) in bookstores. The open-air exhibition ‘Le Chat Déambule’ (the cat roams) with a range of dedicated sculptures opens in the Brussels Park (Royal Park) until 30 June 2023. A perfect way to roam into the spring and summer!

Who is Le Chat? 

Created by Belgian illustrator Philippe Geluck in 1983 for the magazine ‘Le Soir,’ The Cat donned a suit and appeared in cartoons about some of the world’s contemporary problems.

Since then, The Cat keeps appearing everywhere, including in his own comic albums published from Casterman. Philippe Geluck is also an actor, a comedian, and a radio host for decades.

The Cat walks by the Royal Parc in Brussels 

Philippe Geluck has been making the amazing huge bronze sculptures of Le Chat and they have been loved by millions of visitors already in the neighbouring countries. Finally, Le Chat now arrives for the first time in the hometown of its creator, Brussels!

Photos: Top bruselas

There will be 22 cat sculptures on display inside the Royal Park for visitors to roam around and admire them. In addition, two new cats will also be unveiled at this exhibition!

Did you know? Philippe Geluck is working on the ‘Museum of Le Chat and Humorous Art’, which is due to open for visits in 2025, in Brussels! 

What – “Le Chat déambule” Expo
When – March 10 to June 30, 2023
Where – Parc Royal, 1000 Brussels
*Free admission*

Take a look around the Royal Park and don’t forget to tag us in your photos on instagram. Do tell us who your favourite cat is among all of them! 🙂

Priyanka Roy Banerjee

Blogger, writer and editor at Writersmelon. Blogs: One and a Half Minutes & Moreechikaa (মরীচিকা).

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