Art Brussels 2024: Surrealism Centenary and More in the Belgian Capital
From April 25 to 28, 2024, Art Brussels will mark its 40th edition, aligning with the 100th anniversary of Surrealism, which was established by André Breton. This artistic movement flourished in Belgium, featuring notable figures such as René Magritte and Paul Delvaux. Numerous exhibitions throughout Brussels will highlight Surrealism, including "IMAGINE! 100 Years of International Surrealism" at the Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, showcasing over 130 pieces until July 21. The Magritte Museum's "Magritte-Folon. The Dream Factory" and the Design Museum's "Olivetti-Folon" will also be on display until July 21 and September 15, respectively. Meanwhile, WIELS presents Oscar Murillo's "Masses" until April 28, and CENTRALE features Maren Dubnick's "Accumulator" until September 1. Bozar's "Histoire de ne pas rire" runs until June 16, and iMAL's "NaturArchy" will continue until September 29.
Key facts
- Art Brussels 40th edition: April 25-28, 2024
- Surrealism centenary: founded by André Breton in 1924
- IMAGINE! exhibition at Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique: over 130 works, until July 21
- Magritte-Folon exhibition at Magritte Museum until July 21
- Olivetti-Folon exhibition at Design Museum until September 15
- Oscar Murillo solo show 'Masses' at WIELS until April 28
- Maren Dubnick 'Accumulator' at CENTRALE until September 1
- These Circumstances group show at Fondation CAB until June 29
- Histoire de ne pas rire at Bozar until June 16
- NaturArchy at iMAL until September 29
Entities
Artists
- André Breton
- René Magritte
- Paul Delvaux
- Max Ernst
- Giorgio de Chirico
- Salvador Dalí
- Leonor Fini
- Man Ray
- Joan Miró
- Jean-Michel Folon
- Oscar Murillo
- Maren Dubnick
- Greet Billet
- Katinka Bock
- Manon de Boer
- Willy De Sauter
- Céline Mathieu
- Guy Mees
- Johanna von Monkiewitsc
- Paul Nougé
- Jane Graverol
- Marcel Mariën
- Rachel Baes
- Leo Dohmen
Institutions
- Art Brussels
- Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique
- Centre Pompidou
- Magritte Museum
- Design Museum
- WIELS
- CENTRALE for contemporary art
- Fondation CAB
- Bozar Centre for Fine Arts
- iMAL – Art Center for Digital Cultures & Technology
- Joint Research Centre
- Olivetti
Locations
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Paris
- France
- La Paila
- Colombia
- Uccle
- Monaco
- Rue de la Régence 3
- Place Royale 1
- Place de Belgique
- Avenue Van Volxemlaan 354
- Place Sainte-Catherine, 45
- Rue Borrens, 32-34
- Rue Ravenstein 23
- 30 Quai des Charbonnages, Koolmijnenkaai