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LET’S WANDER IN THE FOREST….

Winter is behind us, at least we hope so. So let’s jump into our walking shoes and get some fresh air in nature.

LÉON SPILLIAERT, THE BELGIAN SYMBOLIST

Léon Spilliaert is one of the most famous Belgian symbolist painters. He was born in 1881 in Ostende and died in 1946 in Brussels. Already early, he became passionate about painting and literature. At 18, he enrolled at the Bruges Academy, but ended his studies after a few months. From 1903-1904, he worked for the renowned Brussels publisher, Edmond Deman.

From 1907 to 1913, Léon Spilliaert gradually managed to make a name for himself in the industry. His works are exhibited in many places: Salon De Printemps by Jean De Mot, Salon des Indépendants de Bruxelles , Salon Doe stil voort or at the exhibition Les Bleus de la GGG .

In 1916, he married Rachel Vergison and settled with her in Brussels where their daughter was born. After the war, he collaborated with the Selection group which exhibited his works for several years. In 1922, the first exhibition entirely devoted to his paintings took place in the Brussels gallery Centaure . From 1925 to 1931, he exhibited his works at the Kursaal in Ostend. In 1937, he joined the Compagnons de l’Art.

Léon Spilliaert died in November 1946, leaving behind a very extensive work mainly comprising empty spaces such as beaches and maritime areas inspired by the Ostend landscape. He also produced self-portraits. His works are imbued with a certain melancholy and sadness. The artist treats chiaroscuro wonderfully. He uses different materials such as goulash, watercolor or pastel.

His most famous works: The Absinthe Drinker (1904), The Self-Portrait (1908), Moonlight and Lights (1909), La Poursuite (1910), The Royal Park in Brussels (1917) and The Tunnel (1935) ). Today you can admire some of his works at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, at the Mu.ZEE and at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. The latter will also organize an exhibition on Léon Spilliaert during the year 2020.

A HIGH-PERFORMANCE BELGIAN SCANNER AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

While the world is experiencing an increase in anxiety linked to the coronavirus epidemic, the Avalasia company located in Menen (near Courtai) is developing thermal applications which are very useful in the fight against the virus. Its scanners can measure temperature to quickly detect people at risk of being infected with the virus.

CRONOS, THE LARGEST TECHNOLOGY COMPANY IN BELGIUM

Little known to the general public, the Cronos group is nevertheless the largest technology company in Belgium. Now signing an unprecedented global partnership with Microsoft, the Mechelen company is in the clouds.

THE MOST FAMOUS BELGIAN IS….

You were more than a thousand to take part in our survey ‘Who is the most famous Belgian?’

CARNIVAL MADNESS IN THE EASTERN TOWNSHIPS

There is something for everyone during the Eastern Townships carnival! It is for everyone, young and old.

Take the survey by Sunday 1 March at the latest.

ANGÈLE, ACCLAIMED FOR HER CONCERTS

Angèle leaves Victoires de la Musique with the prize for the best concert.

A PIECE OF BELGIUM TO DISCOVER THE SUN

In 1859, telegraph operators were victims of violent electric shocks. In 1989, the entire province of Quebec was left in the dark for 12 hours. The sun can really wreak havoc on earth. To better protect our ubiquitous and hyper-sensitive electronic equipment in the future, it is important to try to better understand our star. To do this, we rely on the Solar Orbiter, a satellite partly manufactured in Belgium.

BEST DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE: NAMUR IN 7TH POSITION

Internet users have elected Colmar as the best destination in Europe, followed by Athens, Tbilisi, Vienna, Cascais, Sibiu … and in 7th position Namur.