Culture

In the Belgian footsteps of Karl Marx, born 200 years ago

24 May 2018

On 5 May 2018, Karl Marx would have been 200 years old. He visited Brussels in 1845, and stayed there until 1848.

Belgium's hidden treasures

15 May 2018

Covering an area of 30,528 km², our country has more to offer than one might think.

Cannes 2018: Khadja Nin joins the Jury!

07 May 2018

The Burundian singer Khadja Nin joins the jury of the prestigious Cannes Festival, which will take place on La Croisette from 8 to 19 May.

Voices from all corners of the world for the Queen Elisabeth Competition

07 May 2018

The Queen Elisabeth Competition is focused on singing for the ninth time in its history. This Belgian competition has acquired international acclaim.

Maria Callas set to come back to life on the stage at Bozar

02 May 2018

Forty years after her death, Maria Callas will return to the stage in Brussels as a hologram, for a unique show at the Bozar on 27 November.

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 Pierre-Paul Rubens, Pierre Brueghel, 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 le Moussaillon), Willy Vandersteen (Bob et Bobette) and many more!

Today, many Belgian talents are making a name for themselves. This is particularly the case on the international music scene with Stromae, 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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