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BELGIUM
Where Art is Part
of Corporate Culture
As the capital of Europe, Brussels has rapidly become one
of the most cosmopolitan and multi-cultural places on
the continent.
The diversity and character of the different communities
provides an endless source of inspiration for the many
international artists who come to live in Brussels. The city
is fast becoming an exciting creative laboratory, with a
tempting dynamic fusion of artistic talents and ideas.
Belgium is a country that can be proud of the number of
its art collectors, whose artistic vision is unrivalled
abroad. Moreover, many Belgian companies have made
their passion for contemporary art one of the pillars of
their corporate culture. In Belgium contemporary art is
mostly a matter of private initiative.
It is precisely this rich combination of private initiative and
professionalism that sees galleries, collectors and public
institutions working together to give artbrussels its unique
character.
Artbrussels is an event that, year after year, manages to
hold the attention of the entire art world. A place where
foreign galleries and artists find an ideal platform to
present themselves to Belgian collectors, and where
young Belgian talent can introduce itself to the
international market.
Visitors - Who visits artbrussels
artbrussels yearly attracts 30,000 art enthusiasts,
including a considerable number of art collectors, critics,
journalists, curators and other decision makers; one in
five visitors comes from outside Belgium. A VIP Privilege
programme welcomes over 300 collectors from
throughout the world, treating them to free overnight
accommodation and a stimulating off-programme.
Moreover, Belgium and artbrussels itself represent a
substantial number of significant art collectors.
Compared to many other countries, the concentration of
art collectors in Belgium is remarkable.
Exhibitors - Who exhibits at artbrussels
OPEN TRADE 13
Oct-Dec 2007