Brussels, this city which breathes history and art on every street corner, reveals to us one of its best-kept jewels: the squares district. It is in this exceptional urban theater that it all begins. A true open-air museum, a dazzling testimony to Brussels Art Nouveau, at the heart of which the facades with eclectic styles respond to the sumptuous gardens, decorated with bodies of water, sculptures and remarkable trees like this impressive Virginia tulip tree or this rare silver maple in perfect harmony, far from the urban bustle.

SQUARES DISTRICT
Brussels

It measures only four meters wide, and yet has stood out for more than a century as the most extravagant facade in Belgium! Many times criticized for its overly fanciful and disorderly appearance, narrowly escaping destruction, this narrow building built between 1900 and 1903 proudly asserts itself today as one of the jewels of the capital. Abundantly decorated with glass and clad in luxuriant artistic ironwork, this tumultuous and disconcerting work signed by the young architect Gustave Strauwen at the early age of 21 bears witness to an era when creativity and audacity defied all conventions.

SAINT CYR HOUSE
11 Square Ambiorix, Brussels

The fervor for Art Nouveau is far from being limited to architecture, and this is what this astonishing exhibition intends to show us, which presents floral motifs and other ornamental scrolls into so many dazzling treasures. From precious pendants by Philippe Wolfers to furniture by Victor Horta and a priceless ring by Henry van de Velde, more than 40 master pieces and their incredible stories can be discovered here.

BELVUE MUSEUM
Until January 7, 2024
7 pl. des Palais, Brussels - Free admission

For the first time, the Hôtel van Eetvelde, a sumptuous residence born from the ingenuity of Victor Horta, has just opened its two buildings to the public simultaneously, displaying the incredible Brussels heritage around Art Nouveau. Through the harmonious arrangement of volumes, the dazzling use of light and the subtle use of shimmering materials, this architectural masterpiece – undoubtedly one of the architect's most accomplished – embodies all the genius of the artist. Emerging in the heart of this prestigious building, the brand new LAB-An offers us a unique contemporary perspective on this artistic heritage.

LAB-AN & HOTEL VAN EETVELDE
2-4 BC. Palmerston, Brussels

As you enter the doors of this prestigious museum located in the heart of the Parc du Cinquantenaire, you find yourself facing a priceless collection of more than 350,000 pieces from the four corners of the world. Here Egyptian mummies and prehistoric artifacts interact with the treasures of European civilizations such as these remarkably preserved medieval tapestries, these delicately sculpted altarpieces, or these sparkling goldsmith jewels, reviving the splendor of these legendary empires. At the end of the trip, a major surprise awaits you with one of the most important Art Nouveau routes in Belgium...

ART & HISTORY
10 Parc du Cinquantenaire, Brussels

A must during your escapade through this architectural and cultural treasure nestled in the heart of Brussels. Built in 1880 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Belgian independence, this enchanting park combines formal gardens and historic sites for a unique experience. The highlight of the show: this impressive Arc de Triomphe with three arcades which invites you to the top of its neoclassical structure to enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the capital.

CINQUANTENAIRE PARK
Brussels

This is not a work of Magritte, even if it looks like it! Start this new day off right by following in the footsteps of the surrealist master and discovering the various XXL collages inspired by the work of this “quiet saboteur” scattered across the capital. Can you find The Man in the Bowler Hat, The Schoolmaster or The Happy Donator in this urban jungle? Open your eyes wide!

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF MAGRITTE
Until January 7, 2024
Route in Brussels

So take a break at the Humus & Hortense by chef Nicolas Decloedt, crowned “best vegetable chef”. While offering cuisine that highlights nature and its flavors, the restaurant aims to be impeccable in terms of its eco-responsible practices, which has earned it a green star, reserved for the most sustainable cuisines.

HUMUS X HORTENSE
2 rue de Vergnies, Brussels

It is an exhibition as unique as it is historic, the first in Europe which offers us an intimate look at the legacy of Diane von Furstenberg. Daring, in the 1970s, a wrap dress crossed at the front and delicately tied at the waist, marked with a bold print... This is all the genius of this visionary artist eager to see women flourish. free and confident women, without losing their femininity or elegance...

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FASHION & LACE
Until January 7, 2024
12 rue de la Violette, Brussels

Beyond the distinctive style and enchanting plant motifs, what legacy of Victor Horta's Art Nouveau remains? Through this magnificent retrospective, we are immersed in the fundamental themes and guidelines which marked the work of this illustrious Belgian architect, recognized as one of the emblematic figures of the History of art. And beyond his most famous achievements, this unique exhibition returns to the origin of what was called at the time the "Congo style", revealing this forgotten page of history which made Art Nouveau a tool of colonial propaganda during the Leopoldian period.

BOZAR
From Oct. 18, 2023 to Jan. 14, 2023 2024
23 rue Ravenstein, Brussels

When a masterpiece in neo-Renaissance and Second Empire style meets one of the most popular drinks in Belgium, that’s what it’s like! The Brussels Stock Exchange breaks the rules by hosting a surprising Beer Museum. The tasting, for its part, takes place on the roof of the palace with more than a hundred varieties offered à la carte and a breathtaking view of the capital.

BELGIAN BEER WORLD
Place de la Bourse, Brussels

Another Art Nouveau exhibition? This multidisciplinary project rich in video and photos could well make the difference... Approach this curved and sinuous movement, not through its architecture, but via the human body. This is the promise made by Arabesque, which combines circus art and acrobatic art for a unique discovery of Brussels heritage.

HALLES SAINT-GÉRY
Until Oct. 1, 2023 - Place Saint-Géry,
Brussels - Free admission

Which designer could embody the essence of the Art Nouveau movement today? The answer seems obvious with Jaime Hayon and his captivating ceramic creatures. This global design star, many times compared to Antoni Gaudí or Pedro Almodóvar for his taste for shapes and colors, reveals his most beautiful creations in this fanciful and optimistic exhibition.

MAD
From Sep. 22, 2023 to Jan. 27, 2023 2024
10 pl. of the new Grain Market,
Brussels

Banksy covers the walls of cities all over the world... and recently those of a museum! The most famous anonymous street artist settles permanently in the Belgian capital with the opening of an institution in his name. The promise of an immersive experience in the trashy and subversive work of a graffiti genius with more than 130 life-size reproductions.

BANKSY MUSEUM
28 rue de Laeken, Brussels

XXL ball pool, Infinity Room covered in mirrors and hot air balloon flight simulator... This deliciously regressive exhibition inspired by the extraordinary journeys of Jules Verne takes you back to your childhood in a psychedelic world full of color and lightness. A real playground spread over more than 3000 m2!

BUBBLE PLANET
Until October 15, 2023
7/11 rue Picard, Brussels