Art Galleries in Brussels
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ARGOS
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Address: Werfstraat 13 / rue du Chantier
Phone: +32 2 229 00 03
e-mail: info@argosarts.org
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Website: http://www.argosarts.org
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Argos is one of the leading art galleries in Brussels. Founded in 1989, it aims to promote and support audio visual art in all its forms. In the
almost 20 years of existence, Argos has succeeded in gaining the status of
the most renowned centre for art and media in the Belgian capital. Over
the years this gallery has organised a couple of festivals, such as
the national festival based on films by Jean-Luc Godard in 1990. At the
same time, Argos acts as a distributor of modern art. Currently it houses the
whole Belgian video corps from the 1970s and 1980s. Apart from that, Argos
possesses an additional building, where workshops and educational sessions
for young artists are held on a regular basis.
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ARTBRUSSELS
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Address: Place de Belgique 1
Phone: +32 2 507 84 44
e-mail: artbrussels@artexis.com
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Website: http://www.artbrussels.be
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Art Brussels is a traditional fair of contemporary art that is held every year in
the capital of Belgium. In 2008, it featured its 26th edition with the participation of
180 galleries from 24 countries and works by more than 2000 artists. This is
one of the most prestigious international art fairs and is visited by over 30,000
artists and art lovers annually. The event usually lasts one week in April or May.
The admission of galleries is extremely complicated, since they have to pass
through a challenging selection procedure. The emphasis falls on presenting
works by young prospective artists coming from all parts of Europe. Beside the
main programme of the fair, which includes exhibitions by the nominated art
galleries, there are three more zones that must be seen - 'Solo Shows', 'First
Call' and 'Young Talent'.
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ATELIER 340 MUZEUM
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Address: Drève de Rivierendreef 340
Phone: +32 2 424 24 12
e-mail: info@atelier340muzeum.be
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Website: http://www.atelier340muzeum.be
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Atelier 340 Muzeum provides a stage for sculptors and other artists specialising
in 3D art. The centre was established in 1979 and since then is devoted to
studying and promotion of this type of art both in Belgium and abroad. The main
activity of the atelier is organising exhibitions of works by leading figures, as
well as of new talents. Such events occur three or four times each year. During
the rest of the time, there is a permanent collection, which can be visited. The
institution also carries out extensive research and issues publications on art
themes. Furthermore, it houses a specialised Documentation Centre, dedicated
to sculpture and Stone Cell. More information about Atelier 340 Muzeum can
be obtained from their illustrated catalogue issued annually.
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La Botanique
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Address: Koningsstraat 236
Phone: +32 2 218 37 32
e-mail: info@botanique.be
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Website: http://www.botanique.be
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Botanique is a cultural centre run by the French community in Brussels. The
roots of this gallery date back to the remote 1829, but the contemporary
institution was established in 1984. A large number of different exhibitions and
concerts are held here regularly.
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Center For Contemporary Non-Objective Art
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Address: Boulevard Barthélémylaan 5
Phone: +32 2 502 6912
e-mail: info@ccnoa.org
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Website: http://www.ccnoa.org
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The Centre for Contemporary Non-Objective Art, or CCNOA, was created in
1998 as a non-profit organisation. The purpose of the multidisciplinary institution
is to support the development of contemporary abstract art and in particular
photography, visual art, multimedia and diverse publications. CCNOA maintains
beneficial relationships with similar organisations in the field of art throughout
Europe in its attempt to popularise it among the wide public. These co-operations
include exchanges with galleries, museums, cultural centres, libraries
and many others. During its relatively short history the centre has organised
more than 100 exhibitions and presented around 200 artists from diverse genres
and country of origin. Several programmes are run from the headquarters in
Brussels, such as the visual arts programme, the experimental multimedia
programme, the publications programme, the art workshop programme and the
membership programme 'CCNOA Friends'.
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Espace Photographique Contretype
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Address: Avenue de la Jonction 1
Phone: +32 2 538 42 20
e-mail: contretype@skynet.be
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Price: 2.5 - 2.5 EUR
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Website: http://www.contretype.org
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The contemporary photographic art centre Contretype plays a leading role in
the promotion, popularisation and support of photography as an art since its
inauguration in 1978. For these 30 years the institution has been active
on local, regional, national and international level. Currently Contretype occupies
a fascinating Art Noveau house built in the beginning of the last century. This
location was chosen in 1988, in accordance to the taste and preferences of the
founder of the centre. The main activities of Contretype include presentation and
promotion of both beginning and established photographers by organising solo or
collective exhibitions. Works by world-famous names like Robert Mapplethorpe
and Edouard Hannon have been exhibited here.
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Etablissement d'en face projects
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Address: Rue A. Dansaertstraat 161
Phone: +32 2 219 44 51
e-mail: ets_den_face@skynet.be
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Website: http://www.etablissementdenfaceprojects.org
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Etablissement d’en face projects is a cultural centre in the Belgian capital, whose primary responsibility is to play host to exhibitions and assist projects in diverse fields of art and culture in Belgium and abroad. Since 2003 Eva Gonzalez - Sancho is the director of the organisation.
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Palais de Beaux-Arts
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Address: Rue Ravensteinstraat 23
Phone: +32 2 507 84 44
e-mail: info@bozar.be
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Website: http://www.bozar.be
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The Palais de Beaux-Arts BOZAR is a unique multifunctional cultural centre in the heart of Brussels. The whole institution comprises eight departments and each of them is dedicated to different art genre, including architecture, music, dance, literature, theatre etc. A great number of exhibitions are held almost constantly, due to the close collaboration of BOZAR with many international cultural organisations. Most often young and talented contemporary artists are featured.
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