Villa Empain - Fondation Boghossian

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Villa Empain - Fondation Boghossian

Centre of Art and dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures A Center of art and dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures

T. +32 2 627 52 30
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18/06/2026

NOUVELLE EXPOSITION | La Fondation Boghossian ouvre aujourd'hui 'Shape of Absence', une exposition qui témoigne de la tragédie patrimoniale en cours en Syrie depuis 2011.

Articulée autour de l’installation monumentale 'Stolen Past' de Hrair Sarkissian, l’exposition propose une réflexion poignante sur la disparition, la mémoire et la résilience.

◇ Informations & galerie d'images: https://villaempain.com/expo/shape-of-absence/

NIEUWE TENTOONSTELLING | De Boghossianstichting opent vandaag 'Shape of Absence', een tentoonstelling die getuigt van de voortdurende erfgoedtragedie die zich sinds 2011 in Syrië voltrekt.

Rond Hrair Sarkissians monumentale installatie 'Stolen Past' opgebouwd, biedt de tentoonstelling een aangrijpende reflectie op verdwijning, herinnering en veerkracht.
◇ Informatie & beeldgalerij: https://villaempain.com/nl/expo/shape-of-absence/

Curator: Louma Salamé

Image-Beeld: Iconem
Site archéologique de Palmyre en Syrie, 2018
Archeologische site van Palmyra in Syrië, 2018

15/06/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS | The Boghossian Foundation is proud to launch the third edition of its International Prize, celebrating dialogue between cultures. The Prize honours Design and Craftsmanship, two practices at the crossroads of contemporary creation and ancestral know-how.

We warmly invite artists and designers to apply and look forward to discovering their projects!

Applications are open now! ⭐️
https://villaempain.com/en/the-boghossian-foundation/art-prizes/

Images
◇ ‘Birth’ by Hyejeong Ko, laureate of the Design & Crafts Prize 2025
◇ ‘Bina Chair’ by Kim Mupangilaï, laureate of the Design & Crafts Prize 2024

13/06/2026

ART MEETS ARCHITECTURE | At the Villa Empain, Jean-Michel Othoniel unveils a journey deeply connected to the building’s architecture.

Glass, gold leaf, and silver leaf dialogue with the precious marbles, exotic woods, and refined decorative elements of this Art Deco masterpiece.

Jean-Michel Othoniel

10/06/2026

DESIGN STORE | Alongside ‘Diary of Happiness’, discover Jean-Michel Othoniel’s exclusive editions: prints, lamps, and jewelry. Take home a piece of the exhibition 💛

04/06/2026

ART TALK | Join the conversation with Jean-Michel Othoniel and Chantal Pattyn on Saturday evening 🌙

At the Villa Empain or live online!

An imaginary journey through the artist’s travel stories, the genesis of his works, and behind the scenes of the conception of this exhibition.

◇ Art Talk
Saturday 6 June, at 7 pm

◇ In French

◇ Choose the option that suits you via the link in bio - at the Villa Empain or live online

03/06/2026

KIDS | A la recherche d'une activité ludique pour vos enfants ce week-end? Proposez-leur de peintre le bateau des leurs rêves! 🎈

En écho aux aquarelles présentées dans l'exposition 'Diary of Happiness', la Fondation Boghossian invite les enfants à explorer, eux aussi, leur imagination lors d’un atelier créatif à la Villa Empain. Une invitation à poursuivre, à travers la peinture, l’esprit du carnet de voyage qui traverse l’exposition.

Dimanche 7 juin 2026, à 14 heures 🌿
📍 Informations et inscriptions: https://villaempain.com/event/carnet-de-voyage-a-laquarelle-fondation-boghossian/

02/06/2026

LATE OPENING | Join us for the June edition of Friday Late at the Villa Empain and enjoy a DJ set by Oulad Omar while exploring our current exhibitions.

Only a few tickets remain!

Friday 26 June 2026 🌙
From 6 to 9 pm

◇ Exhibitions
‘Diary of Happiness’

‘Shape of absence’

◇ Tickets via the link in bio
14€ | 5€ for students under 26
Free for the members of the Circle of the Villa and with

🌟

Special thanks to

30/05/2026

WEEKEND | Explore ‘Diary of Happiness’, meet our artists in residence, stroll around the pool, and relax at the Baron’s Bar 🍃

Exhibition ‘Diary of Happiness’

Open studio with

Baron’s Bar bybrussels

30 & 31 May ☀️
11 am - 6 pm
Free access to the Open studio

28/05/2026

SPAIN | One of the rooms in the poetic journey imagined by Jean-Michel Othoniel is dedicated to Spain, a country that has inspired him since childhood.

From summers spent in Andalusia to the rituals of bullfighting, religious processions, poetry, and the unique beauty of imperfection, Spain has deeply shaped his artistic universe. Glass tears, shifting reflections, theatricality, and the spirit of Duende continue to inhabit his works today.

◇ Exhibition ‘Diary of Happiness’
◇ Open every day except on Monday until 4 October

◇ Images by Jean-Philippe Robin and Silvia Cappellari

25/05/2026

OPEN STUDIO | Next weekend, artists in residence Hélène Petite, Edouard Souhaid and Serena Vittorini present their recent works. Meet them at the Studio of the Villa Empain!

◇ Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 May
◇ From 11 am till 6 pm
◇ Free access

Adres

Avenue Franklin Roosevelt 67
Brussels
1050

Telefoon

+3226275230

Website

http://www.boghossianfoundation.be/

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