Culture

KMSKA now in colour for almost everyone

18 April 2024

Colour blindness is a genetic disorder affecting an estimated 4% of the population.

FAAM, the virtual museum of Flanders, kicks off

28 March 2024

No brick building would ever be big enough to house the enormous history and culture of Flanders. That’s why a contemporary virtual alternative was chosen.

Magritte’s ‘Intimate Friend’ sold for millions

14 March 2024

The intimate friend (l’Ami intime), a painting by Belgian surrealist René Magritte was recently auctioned off for 33.66 million pounds, or nearly forty million euros.

Anima attracts record number of visitors

07 March 2024

Anima, the Brussels-based international festival for animated films, drew a record number of visitors to the capital for its 43rd edition.

And the Academy Award goes to ... Barco

22 February 2024

Barco wins the prestigious Scientific and Engineering Academy Award for its unrivalled laser projector in cinemas.

A country of legends and thrills

The constant contact with other peoples and cultures hasn't been without its effects in terms of art and culture, both in the past and the present day. A true crossroads of the major influences of art, Belgium has always been home to a large number of artists and frequently establishes itself as the place for innovation for new movements.

Belgium has preserved much evidence of the greatest architectural and artistic movements. The Middle Ages saw cathedrals and belfries spring up, monuments that still grace the Belgian cities of art. Countless châteaux pepper the countryside and Belgium is the country with the most châteaux per km². As for Brussels, in the 20th century, it became the capital of Art Nouveau. All this explains the country's incredible architectural wealth.

The splendid works of the old Flemish painters such as Peter Paul Rubens, Pieter Bruegel, Jan Van Eyck, Antoine Van Dyck, along with more recent artists like Paul Delvaux or René Magritte, are now exhibited in museums all over the world.

The ultimate hub for comics, Belgium is home to the largest concentration of comic book authors in the world. They continue the tradition of Hergé (Tintin), Peyo (Les Schtroumpfs), Edgar P. Jacobs (Blake et Mortimer), Morris (Lucky Luke), Bob De Moor (Barelli, Cori de scheepsjongen), Willy Vandersteen (Suske en Wiske) and many more!

Today, many Belgian talents are making a name for themselves. This is particularly the case on the international music scene with Angèle, Milow, Selah Sue and Hooverphonic. On the big screen, a new generation of directors and actors are frequently recognised with awards including the Palme d'Or at Cannes and the Oscars in Hollywood.

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