The biggest art news in Brussels over the last few months was the inauguration of the (Uward-nominated) Magritte Museum but there was another recent opening worth noting for culture-vulture visitors. The Boghossian Foundation opened a cultural center in the Art Deco Empain Villa which underwent a two-year renovation to operate as a space promoting artistic dialogue between the East and the West. The first exhibition will be shown until the end of October and will display works from private collections rarely seen on public display.
Another exhibition of note is “Isabelle de Borchgrave, I Medici: A Renaissance in Paper” which has been showing since last November and was originally scheduled to run until April, but has been extended until September. It’s the first exhibition of Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave in her home country, presenting 29 paper costumes completely made by hand which were previously shown in Florence’s Palazzo Medici. Borchgrave’s creations imitate the rich textures of genuine Florentine attire in the 15th century and can now be seen at the Cinquantenaire Museum.
Yet another current highlight in the city is the exhibition showing works by Hervé Van der Straeten, a total of fifteen pieces using industrial and raw materials like stainless steel, wood, marble, and bronze. The designer known for bold jewelry has also been creating stunning mirrors, lighting, and cabinets, and collectors will want to check out this exhibition whose pieces will be sold by Pierre Bergé‘s auction house.

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