EDEN 2.023 · A New Perspective on Paradise
Within the framework of Art Nouveau Brussels 2023, twenty-five 80x120 photos by the photographer Violaine Alghisi mixing dance and architecture have been selected with the eyes and the heart for an immobile journey in the intimacy of the more confidential Masterpieces of Belgian Art Nouveau.
The work produced by photographer Violaine Alghisi for this new exhibition expresses in a singular way both the architectural dimension of bodies and the organic corporality of Art Nouveau architecture. A proposal of in-between for a new perspective on a Paradise free of any religious dimension, except to consider its natural immanence.
With EDEN 2.023, Violaine Alghisi exhumes with a gentle lightning the whole message of liberation and questioning of the classical norms and codes carried by the Art Nouveau in its time.
Silhouettes, sometimes sensual, sometimes enigmatic, but always free, stand out like ghosts brought back to life on the walls and stained-glass windows of these monuments, reflections of a bygone era but nevertheless very present.
In her photos, the calm of the place becomes a pretext for transgressing the common rules of museums: here, we dance on the furniture of the Villa Autrique, we choreograph the furniture of Hamesse and so much the worse for the frozen whiteness of the tablecloths, it is the majesty of the bodies in movement that asserts itself standing on the dining room table!
A tender but impetuous artist, she gives us a look that mixes past and present, still and animated, which has chosen the more confidential Masterpieces of Belgian Art Nouveau as its setting.
Her approach questions the biases of style to offer a delicately punk vision of a newly postulated life of a Belle Époque revisited...
Created in the context of Art Nouveau Brussels 2023, the exhibition is accessible free of charge during the opening hours and days of the Ultieme Hallucinatie.
Twenty-five 80x120 photos, colour or black and white, selected with the eye and the heart for an immobile journey into the mysteries of the Hôtel Cohn-Donnay, the Maison Autrique, the Hôtel Hannon, the Horta Museum and the Horta Chapel, or the Maison des Médecins de Charleroi...
So many new stories told in light that intertwine to join those of the Hôtel Cohn-Donnay.
And you, what will your story be there?
The Artist
Violaine Alghisi is a visual artist and photographer from Brussels with Italian origins. She is a reflection of her mixed cultures...
Between Northern Surrealism and Latin Poetry, soft and baroque, her photographic adventures give a glimpse of powerful impressions of sensuality, strength and assumed tenderness.
At the antipodes of the search for performance, her intimate work favours instinct and feeling, with the encounters that punctuate his life as material...
De Ultieme Hallucinatie: Back to the roots
The Hotel Cohn-Donnay - better known today by the name of the Brasserie it houses - is a symbol of Art Nouveau and is reviving its long tradition of art and culture. After having been the setting for the music and intimate life of the virtuosa Marie Pleyel, and then a mecca for the nightlife of the 1980s, it is now destined to highlight and preserve the stories and heritage it houses.
Reopened to the public in 2019 by a lover of beautiful stones and the art of living, the building is resolutely accessible to all and now offers, in addition to its Belgian brasserie, event spaces and meeting rooms. It has also become a refuge for Brussels storytellers every third Friday of the month, the venue for the Hallucinated Visits by the Brussels zieverologist Phillipe Baudot, as well as for jazz projects orchestrated by Bénédicte Williot.
The long work of preserving and restoring the architectural heritage and the somewhat crazy project of creating the Marie Pleyel Museum are also well underway. However, it is possible that the opening of our Jazz Cabaret and our first classical concerts will precede them. A little time, a lot of work and a lot of fun ahead...
For Art Nouveau Brussels 2023, we are pleased to produce and host an exhibition combining the architecture of bodies with Art Nouveau and to host the closing night of the BANAD festival.
What do all these proposals have in common? Perhaps a desire for excellence and a little extra soul.
And if you too came to join the Ultieme to the Pleasant...
Within the framework of Art Nouveau Brussels 2023, twenty-five 80x120 photos by the photographer Violaine Alghisi mixing dance and architecture have been selected with the eyes and the heart for an immobile journey in the intimacy of the more confidential Masterpieces of Belgian Art Nouveau.
De Ultieme Hallucinatie
Saint-Josse-Ten-Noode
Exhibition
EDEN 2.023 · A New Perspective on Paradise
Val Saint Lambert and Leon Ledru , the art nouveau forgotten
Foundation Madeleine 7
Brussels
Exhibition
Val Saint Lambert and Leon Ledru , the art nouveau forgotten
Utopie au Mont des Arts, visite scénarisée
devant la statue équestre du Roi Albert Ier, Mont des Arts
Brussels
Guided tours
Utopie au Mont des Arts, visite scénarisée
Visit la Maison Hannon
A singular work of Art Nouveau, Maison Hannon is the sum of the tastes and passions of its commissioners, Édouard and Marie Hannon.
Visiting Maison Hannon is to discover the personal home of a couple, Marie Debard and Édouard Hannon, who together with their friend, the architect Jules Brunfaut, designed an Art Nouveau masterpiece. The interior was conceived as an enclosed, dreamlike and symbolic universe.
Visiting Maison Hannon also includes a tour of the temporary exhibition "Belgian Art Nouveau", which presents Art Nouveau in all its diversity through works from the most important Belgian collections. For more information, visit the Maison Hannon website.
Visiting Maison Hannon also means becoming a patron of the arts. By purchasing a ticket, each visitor contributes 2 euros to the continuation of the restoration.
To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit, the Maison Hannon has a limited capacity. Online booking is therefore strongly recommended, but spontaneous visits are of course welcome. To book your ticket, go to the "Visit" page on the Maison Hannon website.
Maison Hannon
Saint-Gilles
Exhibition
Visit la Maison Hannon
Bruxelles 1900
Découvrez Bruxelles à travers les yeux d'un de ses habitants en 1900! Balade pour redécouvrir le centre de Bruxelles et le Mont des Arts en famille, Child friendly!
Cette promenade guidée à travers le cœur de Bruxelles offre une plongée captivante dans l'époque de la Belle Époque, vers la fin du XIXe siècle et le début du XXe siècle. Conçue spécialement pour les familles avec enfants, cette excursion combine l'exploration de l'architecture emblématique de cette époque avec une approche ludique et interactive.
Au tournant du siècle, Bruxelles était le théâtre d'une effervescence artistique et architecturale sans précédent. L'architecture de l'époque, imprégnée d'influences Art Nouveau, se caractérisait par des lignes fluides, des motifs organiques et une attention minutieuse aux détails. Cette balade offre aux participants l'occasion de découvrir ces trésors architecturaux, témoins du passé glorieux de la ville.
Votre guide en tenue d'époque, incarnant l'une des figures illustres de l'époque telles qu'Anna Boch, Henry Van de Velde ou Charles Bulls, vous plongera dans le quotidien et les préoccupations des habitants de Bruxelles de l'époque. Leur narration vivante et immersive vous transportera dans les rues animées de la ville, vous faisant découvrir les secrets et les anecdotes qui ont marqué cette période charnière.
En tant que balade adaptée aux familles avec enfants, l'itinéraire inclut des arrêts spécialement conçus pour captiver l'imagination des plus jeunes. Des découvertes, des énigmes et des anecdotes divertissantes rendront l'exploration de l'architecture et de l'histoire de Bruxelles accessible et passionnante pour tous les membres de la famille.
La balade culmine avec la découverte du Mont des Arts, un lieu emblématique qui offre une vue panoramique sur la ville. Ce site historique, qui abritait déjà des institutions culturelles importantes à l'aube du XXe siècle, offre un cadre magnifique pour conclure cette expérience immersive dans le passé glorieux de Bruxelles.
Votre guide incarnera Anna Boch, Henry Van de Velde ou Charles Bulls!
5 Grand Place
Brussels
Guided tours
Bruxelles 1900
Victor Horta versus Art nouveau. Horta's vocabulary
To understand Horta from the inside by going off the beaten track. This is the aim of this exhibition: to understand his expression and vocabulary without any preconceived ideas...
In 1893, Victor Horta drew up the plans for the Tassel Hotel. For art historians, this date corresponds to the birth of Art Nouveau, a style that would spread throughout the Western world until 1914. Yet behind this term lies a multitude of architects and designers with a singular, personal and sometimes antithetical expression. Behind this title, the exhibition seeks to question Victor Horta's approach without any considerations of style or belonging to a movement.
Sponsors : Delen Bank, Baillet Latour Fund.
Curator: Benjamin Zurstrassen Scenography: Aurélie Ranalli.
Guest artist: François Schuiten.
Partners: IRPA, Alice Laboratory, La Cambre Horta Faculty of Architecture, Institut Saint Luc secondaire Brussels
Museum Horta
Saint-Gilles
Exhibition
Victor Horta versus Art nouveau. Horta's vocabulary
Foundation Frison Horta "A Living museum"
Maison Muse L'art Nouveau Victor Horta 1894
Second House of Victor Horta Constructed for his best friend Maurice Frison lawyer of the court of Belgium & Social and Civil reformer of Belgium. The house is in the heart of City center Only living Museum in the world Of Horta.
Foundation Frison Horta is an Active Cultural Bridge Between East & West Restoring, Preserving and Sustaining Rich Art & Craft of the By-Gone Era, in an Artistic Art-de-Vivre form. “Excellence in Craftsmanship and Métiers d’Art”. The Foundation Aims to Foster Greater Understanding and Appreciation of the Rich Heritage & Cultural Traditions of the East particularly of Indian Sub-continent In Europe and vice versa.
Foundation Frison Horta is working Extensively in Restoring the image of Brussels with Art Nouveau as its National Identity to a Global Audience.
Maison Frison is the Only one of a kind house of Victor Horta that was Constructed for Double Function Maurice Frison ( Lawyer of the Court of Belgium) office and living space. Foundation frison Has Continued the double function of Horta with Foundation museum activities and the living space making it a One of a kind in the world “A Living Museum” an Exceptional Unique Time capsule of 19th Century Total Art, Art Nouveau Gem of Victor Horta!
Entry Fee: 39 Euros (Minimum 2 person)
Foundation Frison Horta
Brussels
Guided tours
Foundation Frison Horta "A Living museum"
Belgian Art nouveau. Van de Velde, Serrurier-Bovy, Hankar & Co
For its first exhibition, Maison Hannon presents Art Nouveau in its plurality through some of the main artworks from the most prestigious collections of belgian art.
In 1900, while the industrial revolution was in full swing, Brussels was the site of experiments in a subversive style: Art Nouveau. A style? No, a state of mind and an insatiable faith in modernity! While Victor Horta addressed himself to a wealthy clientele, Paul Hankar, Henry van de Velde and Gustave Serrurier-Bovy worked to invent a modern way of life, simpler and more uncluttered, destined for wide distribution. Through this committed approach, they wanted to be actors of change and to establish the foundations of the first modernity.
Maison Hannon
Saint-Gilles
Exhibition
Belgian Art nouveau. Van de Velde, Serrurier-Bovy, Hankar & Co
Visit of the Van Eetvelde Hotel
Opening to the public of the Hotel van Eetvelde and his extension, a jewel of Brussels' Art Nouveau, classified as a Unesco World Heritage Site, with an offer of guided and free visits. Access is made possible through the LAB-An or Art Nouveau Laboratory, a space for the promotion of Art Nouveau that offers a contemporary look at this Belgian and Brussels heritage and the themes it encompasses. In addition, there is a reflection on the conservation of our Art Nouveau heritage through the rebirth of the Aubecq Hotel and an introduction to the links between Art Nouveau and Belgian colonization.
Van Eetvelde Hotel & LAB·An
Brussels
Exhibition
Visit of the Van Eetvelde Hotel
Le Tombeau de sainte Acidule by Elzo Durt in Rouge-Cloître
A work of art that celebrates the life and passions of an iconic figure of the 1900s. This unique installation pays vibrant tribute to her fascinating legacy, capturing her innovative spirit and quest for psychedelic experiences. A great lover of spaces encouraging freedom of expression, the installation will be placed opposite the Maison du Prieur in the Rouge-Cloître.
Designed to intrigue and captivate, the Tomb of Saint Acidule stands out at first glance with its luminous exterior, drawing visitors closer to discovering its mystery. The structure, a bold combination of steel and Plexiglas, fuses past and future elements, reflecting the philosophy of Saint Acidule, who never ceased to defy the customs of her time.
The spellbinding illustrations that adorn the tomb’s exterior are the work of contemporary artist Elzo Durt, known for his mastery of surrealist art. These enigmatic images transport viewers into the complex and mystical world of Saint Acidule, with swirling floral motifs and figures that seem to dance in harmony with the spirit of Art Nouveau.
Inside, another dimension is unveiled. The darkness invites visitors to plunge into her tomb. Here, the legacy of Saint Acidule comes to life, revealing her passions and contradictions and capturing the very essence of this extraordinary woman.
The Tomb of Saint Acidule transcends the boundaries of a simple art installation to become a fully-fledged experience of this historic site.
It is a vibrant tribute to an unconventional soul, to her love of Art Nouveau and her psychedelic explorations that we invite you to discover.
Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Saint Acidule, a free woman from the imagination whom we would have loved to meet.
The Tomb of Saint Acidule: An Art Installation Capturing the Essence of an Iconoclastic Woman.
Installation by Elzo Durt, designed and produced by Stéphane Pin and Cédric Gérard.
Maison du Prieur - Rouge-Cloître
Auderghem
Exhibition
Le Tombeau de sainte Acidule by Elzo Durt in Rouge-Cloître
Paul Cauchie in Brussels
The Cauchie House invites you to an exciting walking tour! Discover the artworks of Paul Cauchie in the city of Brussels.
This itinerary is a unique guided walk to (re)discover the Art Nouveau façades and their creators. Townhouses, shops, public buildings, … There are so many sgraffito decorations to admire on our streets. But how is sgraffito made? Where does it come from? And who made those beautiful designs? Learn about the fascinating history of La Belle Epoque and its buildings together with a guide of the Cauchie House.
In Brussels, between 1900 and World War I, hundreds of facades were decorated with sgraffitos. Dozens of architects - including Paul Hamesse, Edouard Frankinet and Paul Hankar - collaborated with various designer-performers. During this walk, our guide will take you on an exciting tour of the area around the Cinquantenaire Park and the Cauchie House (Lina and Paul Cauchie’s remarkable house & workshop).
Meeting point : in front of the Cauchie House, rue des Francs 5, 1040 Etterbeek
Duration of the visit : 2 hours.
Time slots available :
1pm: tour in Dutch
2pm: tour in English
3pm: tour in French
Guided tours for groups upon request : sgraffito@cauchie.be
The Cauchie House
Etterbeek
Guided tours
Paul Cauchie in Brussels
Les mille et une vies de la Maison Hannon
Maison Hannon
Saint-Gilles
Animations
Les mille et une vies de la Maison Hannon
Paul Cauchie in Antwerp
The Cauchie House invites you to an exciting walking tour! Discover the artworks of Paul Cauchie in the city of Antwerp.
This itinerary is a unique guided walk to (re)discover the Art Nouveau façades and their creators. Townhouses, shops, public buildings, … There are so many sgraffito decorations to admire on our streets. But how is sgraffito made? Where does it come from? And who made those beautiful designs? Learn about the fascinating history of La Belle Epoque and its buildings together with a guide of the Cauchie House.
In Antwerp, in the period between 1900 and World War I, hundreds of façades were decorated with sgraffitos. Dozens of architects - including Jules Hofman, Frans Bollekens, Michel De Braey, Jean-Laurent Hasse and Frans Van Dijk - collaborated with various designer-performers. During this walk, our guide will take you on an exciting tour of the Zurenborg neighborhood and in particular of the area around the Cogels-Osylei.
Meeting point : at the corner of Guldenvliesstraat and Cogels-Osylei (Berchem).
Duration of the visit : 2 hours.
Time slots available :
10am : guided tour in Dutch
13pm : guided tour in French
Guided tours for groups upon request : sgraffito@cauchie.be
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