In Brussels, the streets speak for themselves: it is a city where the creative genius of the fin-de-siècle bloomed, often understated, in the shadow of Europe’s other great metropolises. And yet, it is here that Art Nouveau remains inspired, unaffected, and immortal and shows its complex and exquisite beauty to the public. Join us to commemorate the work of this extraordinary architect!
AN EXPERT TIP! Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart: the fifth biggest church in the world and the largest Art Deco building ever constructed. It also offers you a breathtaking panoramic view of the city
ICONIC EXPERIENCES FOR GROUPS
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The legacy of Art Nouveau (and to a lesser extent, Art Deco which developed in the 1920s) lives on in Brussels and flourishes with buildings in each of its neighbourhoods, particularly the well-to-do communes of Ixelles and Saint-Gilles. These houses – some 500 intact buildings including shops, cafés and private houses – can be found across the city. Belgium’s most prominent architect, Victor Horta, had caught on to the style just as it emerged and began to design brick-and-stone artworks of his own, which bore Art Nouveau's characteristics inside and out. The spiralling staircases resembled curving shells, the windows took their shapes from flowers and cosmic geometrics, the columns and walls seemed to dance to a harmony of colours and parabola.
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Why not plan, during the BANAD festival in March or by private appointment, a guided tour of an exceptional Art Nouveau interior which is normally closed to the public
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Organise a cocktail-reception in a marvellous Art Nouveau interior such as the Max Hallet House or Dine into Art Deco interiors like the lovely Taverne du Passage
UNIQUE EVENTS IN 2020 Brussels Art Nouveau & Art Deco Festival
Artonov Festival
www.banad.brussels | 14 - 29.03.2020
www.festival-artonov.eu | October 2020
Exceptional opening of the Horta town houses
Heritage Days Mid-September 2020
www.explore.brussels | 11.01.2020 - 05.12.2020
“We could not have dreamed of a better way to discover Brussels’ Art Nouveau jewels: an Art Nouveau walking tour with an exceptional visit to Solvay House.” Diane P. (Australia)
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