Discover these exceptional objects and their history by visiting the free exhibition at BELvue Museum: ART NOUVEAU. Unique objects with a tale to tell.
Thanks to the generosity of its patrons, the Foundation has been able to acquire work by artists like Victor Horta, Philippe Wolfers and Henry Van de Velde. The wide variety of unique pieces from art jewellery, furniture and book covers are usually exhibited in different museums but they will now be showcased for the very first time in one exhibition at the BELvue Museum.
One of the highlights of the exhibition will be from Professor Werner Adriaenssens, the exhibition's curator, who will take us on a tour of about 40 iconic artworks and everyday objects that epitomise the Art Nouveau period. He will introduce us to this exceptional art movement, which is all about creativity, craftsmanship, nature, the graceful and fluid play of lines, and Gesamtkunstwerk (total artwork).
The stories of novelist and historian Marc Meganck also will take us back in time and give us a glimpse of the history of these special objects.
Programme
Throughout the exhibition:
Children's activity booklet: 2 versions (6-8 years + 9-12 years) in 3 languages
Schools: guided tours on request
One-off activities:
Saturday 16/09 & Sunday 17/09: Heritage Days: guided tours by Bruxelles Bavard and Korei
Monday 18/09: Heritage Day for schools: guided tours in NL & FR by Bruxelles Bavard en Korei
Wednesday 27/09 & Wednesday 3/01/24: Children's afternoons
Sunday 3/12: guided tours for individuals
The Brussels Times is an official Media Partner for ART NOUVEAU. Unique objects with a tale to tell
