Brussels Centre for Fine Arts – Art Deco Architecture
The Centre for Fine Arts in Brussels, commonly known as BOZAR, is a masterpiece of Art Deco architecture and one of the city's most significant cultural landmarks. Designed by the renowned Belgian architect Victor Horta, this building marks an important transition in his career—from his earlier, lavish Art Nouveau style to a more restrained and geometric Art Deco language.
The Centre for Fine Arts is emblematic of the early Art Deco movement in Belgium. While more subdued than the flamboyant American or French Art Deco examples, the building balances elegance and functionality.
Vertical emphasis in the façade, with streamlined pilasters and tall windows that reinforce the building's stately presence. Decorative metalwork and sculptural elements that are subtle yet sophisticated, often integrated into door handles, lighting fixtures, and railings—typical of European Art Deco’s refined craftsmanship. The interior, marble-clad walls and ornamental plasterwork that exhibit understated opulence.
Today, BOZAR remains a thriving hub for the arts, hosting exhibitions, concerts, film screenings, and lectures continuing its legacy as a beacon of Art Deco architectural elegance and cultural dynamism in the heart of Brussels.
Location: Rue Ravenstein 23, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium
Website: www.bozar.be