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Laurent Glorieux

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Laurent is a Belgian who lives in our capital for the past 5 years. He loves to share the amazing diversity of things to do in the city and to actively contribute in giving Brussels the rightful place on the global cultural map.
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Rik Wouters: A Belgian Master of Color and Form

  • Laurent Glorieux
  • September 27, 2023
Rik Wouters (1882-1916) was a prolific Belgian painter known for his vibrant and innovative use of color and form in his artwork. His tragically short life was marked by artistic…
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Explore the city: 5 must-visit museums in Brussels

  • Laurent Glorieux
  • June 2, 2023
Brussels, the capital of Belgium, is renowned for its stunning architecture, rich cultural heritage, and exceptional museums. The city is a hub for art and history lovers, offering an array…
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Constantin Meunier, founding beauty in darkness

  • Laurent Glorieux
  • January 28, 2023
How well do you know Constantin Meunier and his artworks? To be able to fully understand the story of this Belgian painter and sculptor, we need to go back into…
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An elegant and refined century: Discovering Fin-de-Sicèle Museum

  • Laurent Glorieux
  • December 22, 2022
Today I will take you to an iconic Brussels building in a legendary district. The Palais des Beaux-Arts stands proudly opposite of the Cour des Comptes (Court of Audit) on…
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The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp: The temple of hearts

  • Laurent Glorieux
  • December 22, 2022
A whole decade! The time taken by Dutch firm KAAN Architecten to complete this astounding project took a whole decade. Located less than an hour’s train ride from Brussels, Antwerp…
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Antoine Wiertz, wrapped in shadows

  • Laurent Glorieux
  • October 1, 2022
We are in Brussels on a sunny day. What do we see? On the Place du Luxembourg, you’ll see a cluster of houses around a statue. What do these houses…
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The royal greenhouses, greener than ever!

  • Laurent Glorieux
  • August 28, 2022
It’s the event of the spring, the opening of the Royal Greenhouses at the Palace of Laeken. Hundreds of thousands of people come to Brussels from all over Belgium and…
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Rising Belgium: The Golden Palace

  • Laurent Glorieux
  • August 8, 2022
What a wonderful moment to visit the Royal Palace of Brussels. You’ve seen it hundreds of times, you probably passed right in front of it—there’s no way you could miss…
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Culture in the city: Five things to do on a rainy day in Brussels

  • Laurent Glorieux
  • May 17, 2022
It’s very easy to take a train to the seaside for a weekend if weather permits. However, since you are reading this article, you probably live in Brussels and have already…
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