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4:44

Brafa 2025

Brussels in English ·

2025/01/26

It's the 70th edition of BRAFA, the highly regarded art fair that covers millennia of art divided into twenty specialities including Old Master paintings; classical African art, antique and designer furniture, goldsmithery, carpets and textiles, rare books and jewelry.Tobias Desmet, Secretary General of the fair and also an exhibitor, fills us in on the details. www.brafa.art 26 January to 2 February

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4:39

BXL Laïque - Théâtre des Variétés

Brussels in English ·

2025/01/19

Bruxelles Laïque; which has been supporting secular humanism in Brussels for almost 50 years has taken over the Théâtre des Variétés, an iconic movie palace which could seat over 2,000 spectators in a room large enough to accomodate the legendary Cinerama screen. In its heyday in the 1930's it was considered one of the most modern theatres with a turning stage, a rising orchestra pit, a roof that opened and was the first movie theatre to be completely illuminated by neon lights. Converting the

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4:33

Reality in Comics

Brussels in English ·

2025/01/11

The Comic Art Museum is presenting an in-depth temporary exhibition entitled Reality in Comics which traces the evolution of some comic book artists into journalists. Communications Director Tine Anthoni explains what is going on.https://www.comicscenter.net/en/home

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4:36

Echoes of Distant Lights

Brussels in English ·

2025/01/05

The Atomium is developing a series of temporary light and sound shows in various parts of the building. Currently there are four shows on display. The latest is Echoes of Distant Lights by Brussels light artist and founder of Magicstreet Antoine Goldchmidt, who worked with Brussels musician Ofer Smilansky to create a wonderland of lights and sounds using various sources and inspirations including the metallic structure of the Atomium and images sent to us by the Hubble and James Webb telescopes. The

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4:59

Sexisme Pépouze

Brussels in English ·

2024/12/15

Author Myriam Leroy has come up with a very interesting way of dealing with cyberbullying. It involves getting one's artist friends together and doing a show.The show is at the politically engaged that's what x said Gallery in the Marolles. Rébecca Prosper, co-director explains how it works. https://thatswhatxsaid.com/en/ 6 Dec - 26 Jan

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4:03

Changemakers

Brussels in English ·

2024/12/07

Changemakers, a new exhibition at the Parlamentarium deals with the various approaches and strategies used by contemporary art to address social and political issues that concern European citizens. The selection of pieces from the European Parliament’s Contemporary Art Collection focuses on artists whose respective careers attest to a certain attitude of rebellion against political and social situations that could limit or threaten freedom of thought and expression.Curator Oscar Muñoz Sanchez

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2:48

L'Ouvroir

Brussels in English ·

2024/12/01

L'Ouvroir is a social workplace that provides jobs for people with disabilities. When the Bourse (the old stock exchange building) was restored l'Ouvroir saved almost 6 cubic meters of solid oak flooring from the building and brought together artists and those with disabilities to create new functional or decorative objects. They will be on display (and for sale) this week. Director Damien Logghe gives us the details.29 November to 8 December 2024 https://www.l-ouvroir.be/

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3:15

Brussels Cultural Hotlist 100

Brussels in English ·

2024/11/24

The 2025 edition of the Brussels Cultural Hotlist 100 Guide is out and publisher Guy de Bellefroid tells us about some of the over 20,000 events taking place in Brussels in 2025. https://www.fondationpourlesarts.be/fr

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3:09

Correspondance

Brussels in English ·

2024/11/17

Sang Hoon Degeimbre, one of the most celebrated contemporary Belgian chefs, whose starred and acclaimed restaurant l'Air du Temps has reached a top position in general esteem, has opened a new restaurant, in Brussels this time, at the newly restored Gare Maritime at Tour & Taxis. It's called Correspondance in a nod to its travel location and is conceived as a combination of a bistro and a brasserie. We spoke with San Degeimbre opening night and he explained his

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2:00

Faubourg 21

Brussels in English ·

2024/11/10

Two 19th century mansions on the Boulevard Marnix have been restored and renovated and joined together to create what they are calling the smallest grand luxury hotel. Architect Julie Scandolo tells us what meticulous work was necessary to modernise the structures while preserving and restoring the original elements. https://origin.eu/en/projects/marnix

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3:33

Flower Carpet designer Océane Cornille

Brussels in English ·

2024/11/02

The 2024 flower carpet is the stuff of memories but in case you missed it here's Océane Cornille, this year's carpet designer, to tell us how, as a street artist , she took on the task of designing a flower carpet, a very different medium. Her carpet was also the first to use dahlias rather than begonias and that affected her design as well.https://www.brussels.be/flower-carpet

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4:21

Women in Design

Brussels in English ·

2024/11/02

The Design Museum Brussels is holding two concurrent exhibitions on women in design. One, in conjunction with the Vitra Design Museum is entitled Here We Are! Women in design, 1900 - Today and the other one is Untold Stories - Designers femmes en Belgique 1880-1980. Curators Nina Steinmüller and Katerina Serulus tell us what to expect. designmuseum.brussels

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4:57

Emile a la Dalle

Brussels in English ·

2024/10/20

There's a new way to go out to dinner in Brussels. It's called Emile à la Dalle (Emile is Hungry) and it involves changing restaurants for each course and not knowing each destination until you are on your way. Co-founder Thierry d'Otreppe tells us how it works. https://www.emile.brussels

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4:03

Elliott Erwitt: A Retrospective

Brussels in English ·

2024/09/29

In a career that spanned eight decades. American photographer Elliott Erwitt created a body of work that includes many genres. Elliot Erwitt A Retrosective is currently on view at the Grand' Place. This is a must see exhibition and, since dogs were an important part of his work, to celebrate World Animal Day on October 4th, visitors will be able to enjoy the show with their dogs (signing up beforehand required).Exhibition director Isabel Benoit describes the event for

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3:08

Jules François Crahay

Brussels in English ·

2024/09/22

Jules François Crahay is a forgotten genius of XXth century fashion who was known as the Belgian Christian Dior. The Brussels Fashion & Lace Museum is currently presenting a richly appointed first ever retrospective of his work entitled Back to the Spotlight. Head of Exhibitions and Publications Nicolas Lor tells us all about the not to be missed exhibition. https://www.fashionandlacemuseum.brussels/en/ Until 10/11/24.

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3:08

Design September

Brussels in English ·

2024/09/15

With over 100 events and locations the 18th edition of Brussels Design September underscores the important position design has in Brussels' economy. Until September 30th you will be able to go to exhibitions, visit stores and studios, have personal encounters, attend lectures, workshops, and openings, in a showcase of Belgian excellence as well as a participation of Prague's most innovative design projects. Event manager Elizabeth Djam tells us what to expect. designseptember.be

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45:37

On the Page: the Writers Festival of Belgium podcast...

Brussels in English ·

2024/09/01

Helena Buckinx has been writing for a long time, she joined us at this year's writefest.be and also for this podcast on the journey she took to complete her book and her poignant sweet paintings.

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38:16

On the Page: the Writers Festival of Belgium podcast...

Brussels in English ·

2024/09/01

Lisa Martin has been the President of the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand and now writes from Denmark we talk all things journalism, books and new cultures.

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41:21

On the Page: the Writers Festival of Belgium podcast...

Brussels in English ·

2024/09/01

We are thrilled that Tony Connelly will join us in Leuven, in October, at the Writers Festival and his book 'Brexit and Ireland: The Dangers, Opportunities, the Inside Story of the Irish Response.

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28:14

On the Page: the Writers Festival of Belgium podcast...

Brussels in English ·

2024/09/01

Author of the narrative biography 'Pyrros, with my first name', Niko talks to us from Athens about how this book came about, and the emblematic life of the celebrated Olympian Pyrros Dimas.

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