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We make short weekly radio reports about life in Brussels - and we help other people make podcasts, too. Hear our work every Sunday at 1pm on BRUZZ (98.8FM) in Brussels.

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2:49

ANTE Festival

Brussels in English ·

2025/10/11

Explore.Brussels has taken its two biennial festivals (Neo-Classic and Eclectic architecture) and merged them to create the annual ANTE Festival which covers all the styles and movements in Brussels architecture from 1780 to 1920 that led to Art Nouveau and Art Deco. There are 25 locations to visit, 23 guided tours.and numerous activities. Greta Horgen, chargée de mission for Explore.Brussels, explains how it all works. www.ante.brussels Photo: © EB. Endre Sebok

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4:40

Echoes of Dreams

Brussels in English ·

2025/10/05

The Maison Hannon is the Art Nouveau setting for Echoes of Dreams, a detailed exhibition of the art of the Belgian Symbolist movement. Luna Spruyt, assistant curator, tells us of the multifaceted reach of the movement and what we can expect to see.https://maisonhannon.be/en © Photo: J. Geleyns

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4:41

1: Visionary Comics

Brussels in English ·

2025/09/28

The Comic Art Museum is presenting Visionary Comics Hidden gems from the Van Passen collection. Curators Maaheen Ahmed and Hugo Frey have pulled together a cross section of some of the most vibrant, surrealist, often science fiction tinted, breath-taking visionary comic book panels from the extensive Van Passen collection. They tell us how the show came about. A companion book The Visionary Art of Franco-Belgian Comics 1930's to 1960's is available.www.comicscenter.net Through December 7th

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2:34

British Comics Now

Brussels in English ·

2025/09/28

The Comic Art Museum is holding a British Contemporary Comics weekend October 18 & 19. Belinda Billen, Head of International Projects at the museum tells us all about it. www.comicscenter.net

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4:59

Bozar's new sound system

Brussels in English ·

2025/09/14

BOZAR is famous for its excellent acoustics when it comes to acoustic music but things weren't perfect with amplified music. That's all changed thanks to a brand new sound system. Aurore Aubouin, head of music, explains what's been done.www.bozar.be

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2:56

Echoes at House of European History

Brussels in English ·

2025/09/07

Up on the sixth floor of the House of European History the education department is presenting ECHOES, an exhibition put together by young adults from across Brussels. Project manager Annelies van Rijen explains. https://historia.europa.eu/en

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42:33

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

Brussels in English ·

2025/09/01

Alice Austen has so many accomplishments, in law, in state building, in playwriting and now with her first novel takes us by the hand and leads us straight into Brugmann Place in Ixelles, increasingly under Nazi German occupation beginning in 1939. The lives of each of the tenants at number 33 Brugmann share their fears and tense surroundings as world war two increasingly becomes reality and its impact is inescapable.

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60:00

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

Brussels in English ·

2025/09/01

Alexandra Huddleston talks us through her voyage, and pilgrimages that took her into the world of publishing, and how she created a house in New Mexico via Iceland and artistic collaboration.

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40:08

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

Brussels in English ·

2025/09/01

We talk to linguistic seeker Eleonora Balsano, a podcaster, journalist and author in Brussels who shares her fascination with writing in another language, and introduces the European Writers Salon.

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1:14

Green Mango

Brussels in English ·

2025/06/29

Green Mango is a local Brussels chain of restaurants that has been gaining aficionados as quickly as they can open branches. What's their secret? Unexpected but delicious versions of the hamburger (40 so far) and a full offer of tropical cocktails in a festive atmosphere. 8 locations so far. Guillaume of the Uccle location tells us what to expect.https://greenmango.be/en/

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4:49

Hot Regressive Cusine

Brussels in English ·

2025/06/29

Brussels born chef Paul Delrez's latest project was a pop up restaurant set up in the middle of Brussels minimaliste art gallery Fondation CAB - He speaks with us about his various projects including his cookbook Hot Regressive Cuisine. Instagram: DelReyPaulChef

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4:53

Horta Museum Art Deco

Brussels in English ·

2025/06/23

The Horta Museum is presenting 100 Patterns From Art Deco to Modernism (1910-1945), a decorative treasure trove for everyone consisting of textiles, rugs, and wallpapers by Belgian and international artists. Direector Benjamin Zurstrassen explains how this temple to Art Nouveau is the right place to celebrate Art Deco designs.https://hortamuseum.be/event/100-motifs-1742206970477x909562219146510300 Through 2 November 2025

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2:32

Bsaha Cafe

Brussels in English ·

2025/06/23

An intersection for river barges, trams, buses, cars, lorries, bicycles, scooters, and pedestrians, the Place Sainctelette is being completely redone to give each mode of transport its own space. And nearby, with a stunning view of the canal and the vintage apartment buildings, is Bsaha Cafe. Staff member Anas Al-Qadouri gives us the details. https://www.instagram.com/bsahacafe_off/

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4:17

Expo Skateboard

Brussels in English ·

2025/06/16

The Design Museum Brussels is presenting the touring exhibition "Skateboard from the Design Museum London. The show explores in detail the development of skateboard design over seventy years, focusing on the technological, performative and aesthetic evolution of the skateboard.Curator Jonathan Olivares tells us what it took to make the show a reality. Through 14/09/2025 https://www.brusselsmuseums.be/en/museums/design-museum-brussels

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4:26

Brussels International Film Festival

Brussels in English ·

2025/06/16

The Brussels International Film Festival (BRIFF) is presenting its 8th edition. Co-founder Céline Masset tells us about the wide variety of types of movies that have been assembled for this year's edition. 20 to 28 June briff.be/en/

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3:35

KBR Museum (Royal Library of Belgium)

Brussels in English ·

2025/06/08

After being closed for 18 months the KBR (Royal Library of Belgium) Museum is reopening with a fascinating new feature. Visitors will now be able to hear the music of the 15th and 16th centuries while they look at illuminated manuscripts of the same period. Sara Lammens, General Director of the Royal Library gives us the details.www.kbr.be/en/museum/

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5:03

Royal Museum of Art and History

Brussels in English ·

2025/06/08

The Royal Museum of Art and History has completed its most important renovation in 25 years with a major display of its Art Nouveau and Art Deco collection as well as the 19th century artworks that paved the way for the two movements. Many of the objects have never been seen by the general public. Curator Werner Adriaenssens tells us what is in store for the visitor. The weekend of June 13th admission will be free. www.artandhistory.museum/en

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2:44

40 years of Stijl

Brussels in English ·

2025/06/01

In the Dansaert district of Brussels in the 1980s, Sonja Noël was the first. to open a store dedicated to Belgian fashion. For 40 years, through her STIJL boutique, Sonja has been translating contemporary Belgian fashion into everyday fashion wear. By supporting new brands and young designers, STIJL has played an essential part in writing the story of fashion in the city, The Fashion and Lace Museum is currently presenting a show dedicated to the boutique curated by Sonja's daughter Anja. We spoke

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4:24

Brussels' new Frites Museum

Brussels in English ·

2025/05/24

There's a new museum in Brussels, the Friet Museum which aims to let everyone know everything there is to know about the Belgian Fry. Communications Director Peggy van Lierde introduces us to all the features of this surprisingly detailed but also very light-hearted look at the iconic Belgian food.https://www.frietmuseum-brussels.be/eng/home

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4:49

Art Deco at the Van Buuren Museum

Brussels in English ·

2025/05/18

One of the top must visit museums in Brussels the van Buuren Museum and Gardens is celebrating its fifty years as a museum and the 100 years of the art Deco movement with a brand new exhibition: AROUND ART DECO Interbellum sculptures. Curator Manon Magotteaux tells us what it is all about.https:///www.museumvanbuuren.be

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