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
Brussels Biennial
From Sunday, October 19 2008 to Sunday, January 4 2009
Artsy Brussels goes completely contemporary...
Experience the Brussels contemporary art Biennial for the first time ever.
The event will feature numerous temporary exhibitions with a great deal of contemporary artwork, but also debates and workshops with internationally-renowned artists, curators and even politicians!
This first edition of the international Biennial will be presenting the works of over 50 international artist from various cultural institutions.
The event concept is signed art director Barbara Vanderlinden.
From Sunday 19 October 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Closed on 1 January and 25 December
Experience the Brussels contemporary art Biennial for the first time ever.
The event will feature numerous temporary exhibitions with a great deal of contemporary artwork, but also debates and workshops with internationally-renowned artists, curators and even politicians!
This first edition of the international Biennial will be presenting the works of over 50 international artist from various cultural institutions.
The event concept is signed art director Barbara Vanderlinden.
From Sunday 19 October 2008 to Sunday 4 January 2009 :
- From Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00
Closed on 1 January and 25 December
The exhibition venues for the Brussels Biennial are the old "Bruxelles X" mail-sorting centre (Avenue Fonsny 48, 1060 Bruxelles), the Anneessens pre-metro station (beneath Avenue Lemonnier, entrance on Place Fontainas, 1000 Bruxelles) and the Argos Art and Media Centre (Rue du Chantier 13, 1000 Bruxelles)
ANCIEN TRI POSTAL
48 avenue Fonsny
Fonsnylaan 48
BRUSSELS CITY 1000
