Flanders - Finestre sull'Arte

St. Rombald's Cathedral in Mechelen, a masterpiece of the Brabant Gothic style

The city of Mechelen, in Flanders, guards in its historic center a building, the Cathedral of St. Rombald, that can be considered a pivotal monument of the local culture: this church is not only the spiritual fulcrum of the city, but can also be said...
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The Masters of Mechelen and beyond: tour of the Flanders city that is the world capital of bell music

There is a common thread running through Flanders, invisible but strong, weaving together artistic masterpieces, majestic architecture, places of worship and stories of famous people. As in Mechelen for example, an elegant town on the river Dijle tha...
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Flanders, the new BRUSK exhibition space will open in Bruges, and the entire museum area will be renovated

The city of Bruges is preparing to enter a new cultural era with the opening of the BRUSK cultural hub, scheduled for December 2025. Located in the medieval heart of the city, the new building will be the focal point of an overall renovation project ...
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Michelangelo's Madonna and other masterpieces at Our Lady's Church in Bruges

The city of Bruges is a must-see for all art enthusiasts on a trip to Belgium. The capital of West Flanders is a resplendent jewel, with its medieval old town that has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000, embellished with sumptuous palaces, ...
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Antwerp opens four exhibitions on James Ensor, each in a different museum in the city

In the year dedicated to James Ensor (Ostend, 1860 - Ostend, 1949), the time has come in Flanders for Antwerp, which, following Ostend, from Sept. 28 launches a program of four exhibitions exploring the wide range of artistic production and contempor...
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In East Flanders, a major exhibition celebrates Margaret of Parma

In East Flanders, Oudenaarde, the birthplace of Margaret of Parma (1522-1586), is dedicating an exhibition entitled Margaret. The Emperor's Daughter between Power and Image, which can be visited from September 21, 2024 to January 5, 2025 at the MOU M...
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Ostend and Antwerp celebrate James Ensor on the 75th anniversary of his death

In 2024, Flanders will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the death of James Ensor (Ostend, 1860 - Ostend, 1949), a leading figure in the Belgian art scene. Ensor's avant-garde spirit continues to thrive both in his hometown of Ostend and in Antwerp. ...
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The intrigue of James Ensor. And the meaning of his masks

James Ensor, painter and printmaker, was born in Ostend, Belgium, in 1860, developing his aesthetic identity amid the great artistic revolutions of Europe between the 19th and 20th centuries. He oscillated between Impressionism and Symbolism, but nev...
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