Rik Wouters: A Belgian Master of Color and Form
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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Laurent Glorieux
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Laurent was a contributor of our magazine from 2021 to September 2023. He shared the amazing diversity of things to do in the city, giving Brussels the rightful place on the global cultural map.
Explore the city: 5 must-visit museums in Brussels
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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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