The Villa Empain
The exhibitions of the Boghossian Foundation take place in the Villa Empain, a masterpiece of art deco architecture, designed by Michel Polak at the request of Baron Louis Empain. Discover the history of the house
Exhibitions
Portrait of a Lady
24 March › 4 September 2022
The exhibition illustrates the representation of women from prehistoric times to today. The exhibition brings together a selection of ancient and contemporary artworks from Eastern and Western cultures.
Michel Polak
Technology and craftsmanship, an architecture of wonder
7 April › 21 August 2022
Architect and aesthete Michel Polak created many buildings that are now seen as emblematic of the City of Brussels, among them the Residence Palace, the Hotel Plaza and the Villa Empain. The exhibition offers a new reading of his work in the light of the historical, technological and stylistic upheavals of the time.
Extra muros
Chun Kwang Young: Times Reimagined
Biennale di Venezia
23 April › 27 November 2022
Supported by the Boghossian Foundation, the exhibition ‘Chun Kwang Young: Times Reimagined’ presents the aesthetics of the Korean artist at the Palazzo Contarini Polignac during the 59th Biennale of Venice.
Architecture and garden
Outdoors
Like a mirror of water, the huge swimming pool reflects the back side of the house. Surrounded by a pergola adorned with brightly colored mosaics, it is an essential part of the gardens. The garden of the Villa is decorated with contemporary sculptures. Discover the garden
Next exhibition
Flags
29 September 2022 › 15 January 2023The exhibition 'Flags' explores the constant place of flags in art from the great historical painting to contemporary installations through a transnational journey of exchange and confrontation.
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