Arts in Flanders and Brussels

Let yourself be guided by portraits of performers, musicians, visual artists and composers.

The question of possible and desirable roles for institutions has been the subject of legislative work in multiple legislatures.

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the arts sector in Flanders and Brussels? Where lie the opportunities?

Masters from Flanders in major art collections and art biennials all over the world. From van Eyck to Tuymans, a centuries’ long tradition of visual artists.

The Flemish arts’ field prides itself on its international recognition, artistic quality and experimental diversity. Since the 1980’s there has been a continuous development of excellent artistic work.

The importance Flanders has afforded to music appears to date back as far as Flanders itself. An historical retrospect reveals that not only listening to music acquired a prominent social position in Flanders.