Destinations
Belgium: Brussels
In a nutshell...
Known as the capital of comic strips, Brussels is also unique for its mix of modern buildings and Art Nouveau style homes.
An animated and festive city, it is not rare to witness a fanfare or a parade in the Grand Place nor is it uncommon to see the Mannekenpis being adomed in a new costume; Brussels is a city for walking.
The city is spread out, with 19 districts depicting many different faces of the capital. Ixelles is famous for its nightlife, where Saint-Gilles, particularly the Maison Horta, is popular with those who are interested in Art Nouveau.
Truly European in character, Brussels offers all the Belgian specialities, from beer to waffles, but Italian and French dishes are also popular. This is a city where everyone can find something of interest.
Brussels : Events
Exhibitions and Tours - Painting & Graphic Arts
"Cobra & Co.: Engravings, Prints and other rare pieces"
From Saturday, November 8 2008 to Sunday, January 4 2009
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Cobra is a major art movement that was born in the late 1940s and only existed for three years. The movement, which broke up 1951, was born from the chasm between abstract and figurative art.
The founding members were, amongst others, Asger Jorn, Karel Appel and Pierre Alechinsky.
These fascinating artists were inspired by popular Nordic art, primitive art, children's drawings or expressionism. Discover their unique and quite marginal work at the palais des Beaux Arts in Brussels.
From Saturday 8 November 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009 :
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
- Thursday from 10:00 to 21:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 January and 25 December
Cobra is a major art movement that was born in the late 1940s and only existed for three years. The movement, which broke up 1951, was born from the chasm between abstract and figurative art.
The founding members were, amongst others, Asger Jorn, Karel Appel and Pierre Alechinsky.
These fascinating artists were inspired by popular Nordic art, primitive art, children's drawings or expressionism. Discover their unique and quite marginal work at the palais des Beaux Arts in Brussels.
From Saturday 8 November 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009 :
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
- Thursday from 10:00 to 21:00
Admission prices :
- Free
Closed on 1 January and 25 December
Entry free of charge
PALAIS DES BEAUX-ARTS DE BRUXELLES
22 rue Ravenstein
Ravensteinstraat
BRUSSELS CITY 1000
02 507 84 44
