Best Public Arts in Belgium

Not familiar with the show but a neat statue.

Dal 2015 Pieter Bruegel il Vecchio è tornato a piantare il suo cavalletto nel quartiere del Marolles grazie allo scultore Tom Frantzen, che ha dedicato al pittore il suo monumento Bruegel at work proprio accanto alla Chiesa di Notre Dame de la Chapelle, dove l’artista è sepolto.

Interessanter und schön gestalteter Brunnen zu Ehren der Grafen. Inmitten eines schönen gestalteten Parks mit historischen Bänken zum Entspannen.

Reiterstandbild von König Albert an Fuße des Königsplatzes und des königlichen Palais

I passed by the statue and found this sign in the two types of weather in Brussels.

Very nice spot for a picnic or rest and some history lessons. Peaceful spot.

A cute smurf statue

In a nice area of town and close to the train station Bruxelles-Central. It’s a clean area with good city vibes. Not a lot of trash or homeless to see here.
We didn’t get to the other side and didn’t understand what we were looking at I suppose. The other pictures of the garden are amazing and sad we didn’t get to see that.

Very cute smurf statue !

It is located right in front of the comic’s figurines museum and shop and at one of the central stations entrances !

It represents a smurf on a mushroom ! It is really fun and joyful.

The only thing i don’t like about the statue is that it is only in white and not colored but i assume it is not possible to maintain an Oudoor statue with it’s original colours !

Beautiful sculpture at the entrance of the park

The imposing bronze equestrian statue is placed high on a plinth made of blocks of blue stone, dominating the town centre. Albert I is represented there in a classic way as a soldier king wearing the military coat and holding a helmet in his hand. The style is reminiscent of that of the equestrian statue of Leopold II, Place du Trône, whose author Thomas Vinçotte was Alfred Courtens's teacher.

The sculptor justifies the choice to represent his model bareheaded by the fear that the shadow of the helmet will hide his face. The monument is part of an overall project including the Mont des Arts and the Royal Library of Belgium, dedicated to Albert I and nicknamed the Albertine (today KBR), the first stone of which will however only be laid three years after the inauguration of the statue.

The accidental death of Albert I in 1934 aroused great emotion. Many cities plan to pay homage to him. In Brussels, the form that this tribute will take, monument or architectural or urban development, is subject to discussion. It is ultimately the classic and traditional option of sculpture that wins out.

Before the inauguration it will take many more years and many debates concerning the type of sculpture, standing or equestrian statue, the choice of the sculptor and the location of the monument. This last point was called into question when it was decided to combine the location of the monument with that of the new library, for which several places were envisaged, including the old Botanical Garden, or a new one which would be located between the Congress Column and Martyrs Square.

Alfred Courtens' first project in the form of a 1.5m model was submitted in 1943, then revised and finally approved in 1946. The war and the lack of materials further delayed the construction of the monument.
Finally, in 1951 the sculpture cast by the Compagnie des Bronzes was brought to the site in three parts to facilitate transport (the body of the horse, its head, and the effigy of the king) and placed on the base designed by Jules Ghobert, one of the architects of the Albertine.

Nice walking area with a small park and good views. Lots of things in the area to see in walking distance from here. It’s worth checking out just from its location.

It is very lovely to see the magnificent statue of Albert and Elizabeth. It has a beautiful garden behind statue and its a lovely place to see a city view from distance

Very creative statue in memory of Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

I recommend this sight (statue) to see.
- N

the comic museum at the same place is a must for all comic fans.

Definitely a haven during summer. Little corner of peace.

This is a Great spot for taking pictures

Estátua ou monumento a Gabrielle Petit, que foi inaugurada em julho de 1923. Entre as personalidades que estiveram presentes na cerimónia de inauguração - Rainha Elisabeth - Princesa Marie-José - José Hennebicq, presidente da liga doadora - Albert Devèze - Adolphe Max - Maurice Herbette, embaixador de França.
Gabrielle Petit, nascida em Tournai em 1893, deixou sua cidade natal para trabalhar em Bruxelas aos 15 anos. Desde o início da Primeira Guerra Mundial, ela conseguiu chegar à Inglaterra, onde foi recrutada pelos serviços de espionagem. De volta à Bruxelas ocupada, ela se juntou a uma rede de resistência. Transmite cartas e informações sobre as tropas alemãs e distribui o jornal clandestino "Libre Belgique".
Presa em fevereiro de 1916, ela foi condenada à morte e baleada no Tir National em Schaerbeek em 1º de abril do mesmo ano.

It's free entrance, you can visit anytime, it's so beautiful with the view of flowers blooming

Cute!

The Statue of King Albert I is a bronze equestrian statue located in the heart of Brussels, Belgium. The statue is dedicated to King Albert I, who ruled Belgium from 1909 until his death in 1934.

The statue was created by Belgian sculptor Jacques de Lalaing and was unveiled in 1951. It depicts King Albert I on horseback, wearing military attire and holding a sword. The statue is situated on a pedestal made of stone, which is inscribed with the words "Le Roi Albert Ier" (King Albert I) in gold letters.

The Statue of King Albert I is an important landmark in Brussels and is considered one of the most impressive equestrian statues in Belgium. It is located in a prominent position in the city center, close to a range of other important historical and cultural sites, including the Royal Palace of Brussels and the Brussels Park.

The statue is also significant for its historical and cultural importance, as King Albert I is widely regarded as one of Belgium's most important and beloved monarchs. He is remembered for his leadership during World War I and his commitment to social justice and human rights. The Statue of King Albert I is a fitting tribute to this important historical figure and is a must-see destination for visitors to Brussels.

I love how they have immortalized Pieter Bruegel's life work, involvement with the city, this area, and this church, in this beautifully crafted public sculpture. Brussels in a treasure chest, out of which shines this diamond.

It’s so opium

🇧🇪Take a bow to him.

Worth visiting to get a photo with the BXL letters!

Super lovely figure!

bel endroit calme, et magnifique statue qui fait du bien au moral

Sculpture originale au cœur du parc Josaphat.

Beautiful square where people could rest and see historical figures (statues), free of entry as well as is peaceful hide out spot from busy traffic

Magical park. Warps you back to your childhood from this Peter Pan statue

A small and beautiful park with lots of sculptures and an old history. Opposite to
Notre-Dam des victories au Sablon, you cannot miss this one. Good to sit around the fountain and relax for a while. Very well maintained.

As a Smurfs fun myself, it was entertaining for me to take my daughter's photo :)

Intricate features. You can see what people rub for luck as it has stayed shiny. Nice touch to a great little park

The two Flemish nobles were beheaded at Brussels’ Grand Place for treason to the Spanish crown that then ruled the Low Countries.

Lamoral, Count of Egmont and Philip de Montmorency, Count of Hoorn had a beef with the introduction of the Inquisition into the Netherlands by Egmont’s cousin, King Philip II, and got to hanging around with dubious characters like William of Orange.

Unluckily for this day’s duo, William didn’t teach them to read the writing on the wall.

After the Counts went easy on an outbreak of Protestant Iconoclasm, the Catholic king sent the hammer in the person of the Duke of Alba (or Alva).

Let this long-expired generation counsel posterity to find itself elsewhere when one’s door is darkened by a man known as “the Iron Duke”. William had the wit to get out of town. Egmont and Hoorn hung around, depending on their (professedly) clean consciences.

April 2022: worth a photo, but be careful of the local homeless people begging for money as you take the photo!

Mooi beeld, mooi park. Rustige plek.

Une statue qui symbole l'amitié entre les enfants belges et britanniques dansant dans le Parc d'Egmont durant la Première Mondiale. Une statue plusieurs fois démontée puis remontée définitivement en 2010.

Brussels is definitely a special place. Finding gems everywhere in the city to find. Old monuments and architecture mixed with a massive metropolitan mix of people really makes this place one of a kind.

Gabrielle Alina Eugenia Maria Petit (20 February 1893 – 1 April 1916) was a Belgian woman who spied for the British Secret Service during World War I. She was executed in 1916, and became a Belgian national heroine after the war's end.

Dans l'écrin de verdure, dans l'ancienne cour du château en ruine, sur un socle en pierres bleues trône une des quelques versions d'une des oeuvres majeures d'Auguste Rodin, c'est superbe.

Nice place to rest for some time

Cool

Dedicated to composer Bela Bartok

Makes me real proud to see a Hungarian music composer's statue in another country's capital.

This monument stands in tribute to Gabrielle Petit, a Belgian Resistance and heroine who spied for the Allies during the First World War. The monument features a statue of Gabrielle Petit atop a pedestal which is inscribed with the word extolling her heroic actions and the date of her execution by the German occupiers. The statue depicts Gabrielle dressed plainly in civilian clothing to underly the unjust manner in which she was executed by firing squad. Her head is turned upwards staring defiantly.

A worthy tribute to a Belgian heroine.

This statue stands in tribute to King Albert I of Belgium, who reigned in Belgium before, during and after the First World War. He is noted for having a more liberal view than his predecessor of ruling the then colony of Congo, for the introduction of universal (male) suffrage and for prescience in advocating against imposing harsh terms against Germany.

The statue can be located on the 1 terrace of the steps on Mont des Arts. It’s a fairly typical equestrian statue which depicts the king in a very peaceful pose without any hint of martial expression except for the ceremonial sword on the left of his buckle. There’s a nice sense of motion about the statue as his horse is depicted moving forward at a slow walk.

Nice statue as a gift from Hungarian. At the correct angle one can also see the tower in the Grand Place in the background.

Very cute and funny statue of the smurf on a mushroom situated just outside the MOOF museum.

Monument ter nagedachtenis van de foorkramers die omkwamen tijdens de wereldoorlogen van 1914-1918 en 1940-1945. Het zou het enige monument van die aard zijn. Het is een beeldhouwwerk van Victor Voets. Er worden jaarlijks 2 herdenkingen gehoudens : 11 november (wapenstilstand) en de dag van de officiële opening van de Zuid-kermis.

One of two interesting statues to see at Place D'Espagne is that of Hungarian musician Béla Bartók. This is the work of Hungarian sculptor Varga Imre. It simple bronze statue of Bartók, standing in overcoat and peering downward. The monument was a gift from the city of Budapest to Brussels and was erected in 1995.  At the time of my visit there was a little graffiti on the statue but has since been removed.

One of two interesting statues to see at Place D'Espagne is that of Hungarian musician Béla Bartók. This is the work of Hungarian sculptor Varga Imre.

It simple bronze statue of Bartók, standing in overcoat and peering downward. The monument was a gift from the city of Budapest to Brussels and was erected in 1995.

Give it a few minutes if passing through the area. If interested, there is also a monument to Don Quixote and his companion Sancho Panza on the other side of this small square in Brussels.

There is a small public square and street intersection called Place St. Jean south of the Grote Markt in Brussels. Here you can see a small statue of Gabrielle Petit, who was captured and shot by the Germans for her participation as a British informant during the war.

This is a bronze, life-size figure of Gabrielle Petit, robed and staring to her right. It was created by E. Rombaux in 1923. There is inscription upon the pedestal that is something of a testimony to Gabrielle Petit and other Belgian women who died for their country during the WWI conflict.

Posąg Bartóka, ufundowany przez miasto Budapeszt z okazji 50. rocznicy śmierci kompozytora Béli Bartóka. Bartok przebywał w przeszłości kilka razy Brukseli, i odegrał wielką rolę w rozprzestrzenianiu się jego muzyki.
Inauguracja: 1995, rzeźbiarz węgierski Imre Varga (ur 01 listopada 1923, Siófok)