Photo story: Art Nouveau jewels in Brussels
Let’s admit it, there are many Art Nouveau jewels in Brussels so it is hard to pinpoint just a few but in this article we feature a few gems that…
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One million times Art Nouveau
The Art Nouveau Year in Brussels came to an end with an unprecedented success counting 1,000,000 visitors from Belgium and abroad. Our Art Nouveau editor, Dorka Demeter followed the events…
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Hôtel Solvay – the house where the sky is the limit
Entering a house designed by Victor Horta, a founding architect father of Art Nouveau style, is equal with emerging in another universe. The shapes and forms, the colours and materials,…
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“Beauty, freedom, lightness”- Maison Hannon, the Newest Art Nouveau Museum in Town
A landmark in the Year of Art Nouveau in Brussels is the opening of Maison Hannon, the newest Art Nouveau museum in our city. Maison Hannon is not only an…
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Discover Hôtel Van Eetvelde, Art Nouveau masterpiece by Victor Horta
More great news for Art Nouveau aficionados in Brussels – Hôtel Van Eetvelde in the European district has opened its doors to the public! Built in 1895, Hôtel van Eetvelde…
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Brussels as Capital of Art Nouveau Reinforced: Office van Eetvelde
Great news for architecture aficionados in Brussels – the public authorities have become the owner of the Office van Eetvelde (2 Palmerston Avenue in the EU Quarter) by arch. Victor…
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Hotel Solvay: Facade renovation works begin
Works on the facade renovation of the Hôtel Solvay in Brussels have began. For the first time in 115 years, the facade of this magnificent building will be restored and…
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Brussels, Buzzing Capital of Art Nouveau
Many claim Brussels to be the Capital of Art Nouveau. Wherever one strolls around the city, would be hard to miss some outstanding art nouveau facades. To mark the World…
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Art Nouveau gem: Hotel Solvay open to the public
Excellent news for the architecture aficionados, iconic Hotel Solvay in Brussels is opening to the public! Alexandre Wittamer, the owner of the building, and Pascal Smet, Secretary of State for…
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Hôtel Frison by Victor Horta – A Living Museum
If one thinks of Victor Horta, several magnificent houses would come into our minds. Hôtel Frison, though, the great architect’s only townhouse in the city centre of Brussels, would most…
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Photo Contest: Let’s Celebrate 2020 World Art Nouveau Day!
On June 10th 2020, the Réseau Art Nouveau Network will celebrate the World Art Nouveau Day and the public is invited to take part to this international event which is…
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Urban snaps: Paris or Brussels? :)
Today’s photo of the day comes from Brussels, not Paris 🙂 Yes, Brussels also has Paris-style cafes, but we believe that beauty of our city comes from the mix of…
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Sketching the city: Victor Horta
This time, our illustrator Zsofi was inspired by the work of Victor Horta and made a drawing about him. Horta was a famous Belgian architect and designer and is considered…
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