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This Is How Our Cities Are Tackling the Problem of Overtourism

27 June 2024

The tourism industry in Belgium and the Netherlands has long since recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, with visitor numbers even surpassing those of pre-2020. However, not everyone is happy with this development, as some destinations are now facing overtourism. How are the Low Countries addressing

Karl Marx Wrote Global History in Brussels

24 April 2023

Having been expelled from Germany and France because of his controversial views, Karl Marx moved to Brussels in 1845, when it was a haven for all sorts of revolutionaries. He lived there with his family for three years. The Belgian capital marked a turning point in the German philosopher's life. It

Globe Aroma: A Third Place for Artists from Elsewhere

28 June 2022

Globe Aroma, an association dedicated to multidisciplinary arts and welcoming ‘new arrivals’ is nestled in the very heart of the Brussels Dansaert district. This centre provides support to refugees, migrants and illegal immigrants in their art whilst giving them the opportunity to discover a wid

Brusselisation, Both an Urban Phenomenon and a Historical Milestone

21 June 2022

During the second half of the 20th century, Brussels dramatically changed its building stock, a traumatising experience for a large proportion of its population. This transformation was given a name, which, by now, has entered the international literature as synonymous with a lack of willingness or

Sulaiman Addonia Reimagines Brussels

9 June 2022

When Sulaiman Addonia, the English-language author of Eritrean-Ethiopian descent, moved from London to Brussels, he felt thrown back into the time of Oliver Twist. But Addonia gradually changed, and with him his multi-layered view of the city.

Will Brussels Once Again Be European Capital of Culture?

29 May 2022

In 2030 Brussels hopes to become the Cultural Capital of Europe once again. The city held the title in 2000 but, unfortunately, did not make an overwhelming impression on the outside world. But when we consider that Brussels is already making preparations for 2030, it seems obvious that 2000 must ha

When Brussels Was a Paradise for the Colombian Elite

9 March 2021

Between the First and Second World War, a strange kind of snobbery arose among the Colombian elite: the siren call of distant Brussels, impossible to ignore. Anyone who had the means dreamed of dropping anchor there, turning their backs on the New World and strolling along the boulevards of the Belg

The Strange Art of Pieter Bruegel

22 June 2020

Walking through Brussels, sooner or later you will come across Pieter Bruegel the Elder and his enigmatic art. Derek Blyth would join you in a minute.

MIMA: The Museum That Wants to Be a Game

21 October 2019

By paying attention to urban culture at large, the MIMA in Brussels opens itself up to a young and hip generation. The Millennium Iconoclast Museum of Art wants to present “cultural history 2.0”, with special attention for talent that has been pushed into the margin. In order to do so, the museu

For 400 Years Now, a Little Peeing Boy Stands for the Subversive Spirit of Brussels

8 October 2019

Manneken Pis, the most famous inhabitant of Brussels, celebrates his 400th birthday. Although its origins are older, the bronze statue of the peeing boy as we know it today was made in 1619. With a mere 58 cm, Manneken Pis has grown from a fountain into the symbol of Brussels, known throughout the w

The Voyeuristic Universe of Peeping Tom

21 August 2019

Being so popular abroad that your local roots are barely there: it happened to Peeping Tom. The performances of this Brussels company are made up of an unusual mix of hyper-realistic settings and physical surrealism, virtuoso dancers and local extras. The strongly associative composed productions re

Brussels Gets First Street Named after Trans Person

4 July 2019

The former cycling world champion Willy De Bruyn, who was christened Elvira at birth, is the first trans person to get a street named after him in Brussels.

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