More than beer, chocolate and lace, Belgium is a country of painters. Whether it's renaissance painters such as Memling or Van Eyck, baroque painters such as Rubert, van Dyck and Jordaens, or modern expressionist, impressionist or surrealist painters, Belgium has an impressive tradition throughout centuries.
Set in the in the farm of the castle of La Hulpe, about 20 minutes outside Brussels, you can discover the Fondation Folon, introducing the works of Jean-Michel Folon, a prolific, non-pretentieus artist, painter, illustrator and sculptor with international recognition, having developed from the beginning of his career an own unique style of aquarel painting.
The museum gives an overview of about 500 works of the artist through watercolours, screen prints, etchings, posters, sculptures, stained glass, ... Of particular interest is a video on which the artist demonstrates his painting style and explains why he opted for watercolours.
Rating
- Interesting site, in nice setting. An oasis of calm just outside Brussels.
- Good concept of presenting the works of art in a historic building.
- On-site facilities such as a museum shop and nearby brasserie.
- Good value for money
