Paradise Lost? 200 years of Belgium’s love affair with glass
A new exhibition at Meise Botanic Garden tracing 200 years of Belgian glasshouse architecture
Art
Belgium has produced many influential and famous artists, especially in the fields of painting, sculpture, and comics. Some of the most renowned Belgian painters are Jan van Eyck, Pieter Bruegel, Peter Paul Rubens, René Magritte, and James Ensor. They created works that ranged from realistic to surreal, from religious to political, from classical to modern. Celebrated Belgian sculptors include Claus Sluter, Constantin Meunier, and George Minne. And let’s not forget the creators of popular Belgian comics such as Tintin, The Smurfs, and Lucky Luke! Here are some stories that I have crafted on Belgian Art.
Michaelina Wautier: A Brilliant but Forgotten Flemish Artist
One of the most intriguing “lost” figures in Flemish art history.
Jan Hansche: The 17th Century Baroque Stucco Master
His ceilings brought saints, heroes, and myths to life in abbeys and castles.
Berlinde De Bruyckere: 25 Years of Her Work On Display
Haunting sculptures exploring decay and transformation.
Jan van Eyck: Master of Oil Painting
His revolutionary oil techniques launched the Renaissance and shaped European art.
10 Breathtaking Photos of Belgium by Hélène Cook
Ten breathtaking photos of Belgium.
Jean-Michel Folon – A Dreamer’s Artistic Vision
Sculptor, painter, and designer who created poetic works full of colour and light.
René Magritte – The Surrealist Who Challenged Reality
His pipes, bowler hats, and clouds turned into mysteries.
How Belgium hid its art in the Second World War
The story of Antwerp’s masterpieces hidden in the Ardennes.
Discover the Secrets of the Anjou Bible
Rare medieval manuscript revealed by cutting-edge imaging.
Sterrebeek and its Two Fascinating Mysteries
A priceless painting and a billionaire’s strange death.
MINIMAL: A photo exhibition by VIEWFINDERS
MINIMAL is a photo exhibition by VIEWFINDERS, the Photography Club of Brussels, from 14 January 2024
Belgian Surrealism is More Than Magritte
More artists, more movements, more surprises.
James Ensor: The Master of Masks and Madness
The Belgian artist who revolutionized modern art with his visionary and grotesque paintings.
Astronomical work by Ferdinand Verbiest goes to auction
A rare astronomical work up for sale
2023 and it’s time to visit The Enchanted Garden 2023
The Enchanted Garden is an international art exhibition in a natural, water-rich landscaped garden between Tienen and Jodoigne.