How Missing Soldiers Regain Their Identity
An exhibition at the In Flanders Fields Museum shows how missing soldiers of the First World War have got their identity back thanks to archaeological and historical research.
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High Road to Culture in Flanders and the Netherlands
An exhibition at the In Flanders Fields Museum shows how missing soldiers of the First World War have got their identity back thanks to archaeological and historical research.
Our selection of recent university press publications from all over the world that deal with the Low Countries.
This beautiful city palace in Mechelen has re-opened its doors to the public after a year of renovations.
Calling Kortrijk a hidden pearl along the river Lys might be too much honour. Yet there are numerous treasures to be found.
In Catholic Flanders, the Mother of God was a cherished subject for painters. Not so in Dutch painting.
From dance to circus, his performances show influences from various disciplines and are a constant exploration of the possibilities of the body.
Over the past fifty years, Anne-Mie Van Kerckhoven has built up an oeuvre that is not only extensive, colourful and futuristic, but also layered, feminist and strongly critical of society.
On a visit to the university town of Leuven, Derek Blyth discovers one of Europe’s smartest cities, some of Belgium’s best bars and a walk that takes you to the edge of time.
Globe Aroma provides support to refugees, migrants and illegal immigrants in their art whilst giving them the opportunity to discover a wide range of cultural offerings in Brussels.
On a visit to the Flemish city of Genk, Derek Blyth discovers restored coal mines, cosmopolitan chickens and one of the world’s great love songs.
When architect Victor Horta was forced to flee during WWI, he travelled to the United States to give lectures. America influenced his ideas about architecture, urban planning, and society.
Rapper Zwangere Guy enters into a conversation with Brussels in order to get to know the city and himself better.