Culture

60th anniversary of the Atomium!

04 April 2018

2018 is a year of celebrations for the Atomium. One of Brussels' most iconic attractions is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary this year.

Girl with a Pearl Earring subject to the most advanced technology

15 March 2018

The famous painting "Girl with a Pearl Earring" of Johannes Vermeer is currently undergoing detailed examination using the most advanced technologies.

Revolutionary Martin Margiela: fashion designer 6+

13 March 2018

In the early 80s Belgian fashion became world famous thanks to the Antwerp Six. Although the Belgian designer Martin Margiela was not one of the select Six, he is often associated with them.

Belgian short films win awards at Clermont-Ferrand Festival

21 February 2018

Three Belgian short films have received awards at the Clermont-Ferrand Festival in France. This is one of the foremost short film festivals in the world.

Four Belgian films presented at the Dublin Film Festival

08 February 2018

The Audi Dublin International Film Festival, one of the most important film festivals in Europe, will be held from 21 February until 4 March. No fewer than 4 Belgian films will be among the selection!

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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